How Our Energy Saving Maintenance Agreement Benefits You

How Our Energy Saving Maintenance Agreement Benefits YouWhile homeowners in many parts of the country operate air conditioning an average of only 1,000 hours per year, here on the Texas Gulf Coast, we cool our residences approximately 2,600 hours annually. Add 850 yearly hours of furnace operation and that’s a hefty HVAC workout. Yet we rely on these systems to perform to our expectations and we don’t like surprises. Regular maintenance is the antidote to the unforeseen — the July day the A/C blows warm, the chilly night in January when the furnace doesn’t light. A maintenance agreement with your HVAC contractor takes the element of surprise out of the seasons of heating/cooling. Here are a few benefits of signing up for CCAC, Inc.’s Energy Saving Maintenance Agreement: Read More »

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Before Upgrading your A/C, Consult An Expert HVAC Contractor

The hot and muggy coastal Texas summer is just around the corner. For many homeowners in the Corpus Christi area, that means taking a good look at their air conditioning system to make sure it’s up to the task of keeping the house cool. If you’re planning on upgrading your A/C this year, you can save money and hassle by working with a professional HVAC contractor.  Plus it is the law in the state of Texas that your air conditioning work has to be performed by a Licensed Air Conditioning contractor. Read More »

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Dust Reduces A/C Efficiency, A Service Call Can Help

Dust Reduces A/C Efficiency, A Service Call Can HelpIf you live in an older Coastal Bend home, you may have unwanted dust build-up in your A/C unit. Dust reduces A/C efficiency, which can lead to higher energy bills. Since our summers are so hot and muggy, any steps you can take to improve the efficiency of your air conditioner will help reduce high utilities bills during our long cooling season. Read More »

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Not Every Home Is Solar Ready — 3 Key Considerations

With more than 200 days of sunshine a year, South Texas abounds in solar energy. You see those solar panels going up on rooftops around town and wonder if you’re missing out on big energy savings. Existing homes are successfully retro-fitted to utilize solar energy every day. How can you tell if your home is solar ready to start lowering utility costs? Here are three things to consider: Read More »

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It’s Not Too Early To Schedule A/C Maintenance

It's Not Too Early To Schedule A/C MaintenanceA lot of South Texas residents are basking in the spring weather and enjoying the months between winter, when it can get too chilly for the beach, and the dog days of summer. Unfortunately, this weather isn’t going to last forever, so you need to prepare for the summer heat. Now’s the time to go ahead and schedule A/C maintenance. Read More »

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Springtime Allergies Driving You Indoors? Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Along with warmer temperatures and blooming flowers, springtime brings increased pollen counts, plaguing allergy sufferers. Many seek relief indoors, but poor indoor air quality can also contribute to allergy symptoms. This spring, alleviate the itchy eyes, sneezing and runny nose associated with springtime allergies with some regular HVAC maintenance. A spring HVAC cleanup can greatly improve indoor air quality. Read More »

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Reducing Mold In The Home — 7 Things To Keep In Mind

Reducing Mold In The Home -- 7 Things To Keep In MindWhether your house is 1 or 100 years old, chances are that it has mold growing somewhere. Although there’s no need to be too alarmed, as this is typical in almost any structure and climate, it’s an issue that you may want to address sooner than later. Prevention plays a large part when it comes to reducing mold in the home. Read More »

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Whole-House Dehumidifiers — 3 Worthwhile Benefits

Homes in Southeast and Gulf Coast climates require humidity control throughout the year for optimum comfort. In many climates, the dehumidifying function of the air conditioner is sufficient to keep humidity levels under control. In South Texas, however, the high humidity makes it feel even hotter outside. It also may prevent your air conditioner from keeping up with dehumidification. That’s why your home probably could use a whole-house dehumidifier. Read More »

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Thinking Of Upgrading Your Cooling System? Consider The Lifetime Costs

Thinking Of Upgrading Your Cooling System? Consider The Lifetime CostsWant to save money when upgrading your cooling system? Then you’ll want to look beyond price and consider the air conditioner’s lifetime costs. Read More »

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Have You Changed Your Air Filter Lately? The Importance Of Filter Maintenance

The air filters in your cooling and heating equipment are a key component in keeping your HVAC system running smoothly and dependably. This inexpensive part of forced air heating and cooling systems is usually easy to replace. A clean filter will protect your equipment from excess dirt that can wreak havoc on your system as well as maintain optimal airflow and cleaner air in your home. Read More »

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