Insights from the
Tommy Cool Air Team

You are hearing a noise coming from your AC and are wondering if that means there is a problem. That’s exactly what a responsible homeowner should do. While it is normal to hear some sounds coming from your air conditioning system, but sounds are signs of a problem.

If you’re thinking to update your home’s cooling system, now is the time to act. The government is providing homeowners here in Texas and across the United States a tax credit for making their home’s cooling system more energy efficient.

Air conditioners have always had an impact on energy use and the environment. For this reason, these systems face several federal regulations. From the type of refrigerant that can be used in them to how the units are made, the government has regulated air conditioners for decades. The rules on home air conditioners sometimes change, and are about to change yet again.

Over our Corpus Christi summers, your air conditioner is working day and night to keep your whole house cool. A well-maintained system that is not too old should be able to keep up with the demand to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. But problems still can happen.

Every winter, a lot of homeowners are faced with a big decision. Something has gone wrong with their heating system and they’re left wondering if it’s worth repairing or if this is the year to get it replaced. If this is your situation, you don’t have to be left guessing what the right answer is.

The great technological improvements in thermostats means you have many wonderful, modern options to make keeping your home comfortable and energy efficient. There are even programmable thermostats that you can control from your phone.