Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Photo of a thermostat mounted on a wall with a blank screen.

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

November 26, 2024

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.

Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.

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How an Air Handler Works

November 15, 2024

Air handlers work in conjunction with your heating and cooling equipment to produce the perfect indoor temperature. They have four main components with important duties:

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

October 30, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Texas home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

October 15, 2024

Our professionals at Collin Air could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

September 30, 2024

Heat pumps are very efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US Department of Energy.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

September 16, 2024

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you may be exposed to two to five times more airborne pollutants by staying indoors rather than outside. To protect yourself and your loved ones, here are five ways you can help your home have better indoor air quality (IAQ):

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Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up. Frozen AC units.

Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up

August 29, 2024

Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing a freeze up.

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5 Common AC Problems

August 15, 2024

The first step to optimizing efficiency is remembering to change your system’s air filter once every three months. This simple maintenance task ensures a balanced airflow, so your AC doesn’t overwork itself.

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Going Ductless

July 31, 2024

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

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Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living. Blue and gray modern living room with sofa, armchair and air conditioner.

Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living

July 15, 2024

Fortunately, ductless mini splits can provide all the essentials for home comfort—warm air, cool air, ventilation, and humidity control. Plus, they’re much more efficient than a standard air conditioner and furnace combination.

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