Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Photo of a person holding a jar of coins labeled "Savings".

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

February 19, 2025

Want to heat and cool your Allen home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

January 24, 2025

Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air. Later, take another deep breath—only inside your Texas home. How does it compare?

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

January 15, 2025

One reason Texas homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

January 6, 2025

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Allen home.

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Don't Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Texas Guide to Humidity Control. Raindrop on window with Handle Blur tree background Rainy Season.

Don’t Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Texas Guide to Humidity Control

December 16, 2024

If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you’re well aware of the battle we wage against moisture in the air, especially during those brutal months from July to September. We call this time of the year “the sweating season.”

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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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