Air Conditioning Installation: Choosing a new model

When it’s time to choose a new air conditioner, you should consider many criteria in order to make the right choice for your home or business. The factors that will have the biggest impact on the cost of your unit and operation in the long run include the following:

Size: Your new air conditioner needs to be appropriately sized for your home or business in order to adequately cool your spaces. Air conditioners that are too big or too small cannot cool indoor areas effectively.

Efficiency: The efficiency rating of your new air conditioner will determine the amount of energy used to cool your areas, as well as the overall cost of providing that cooling. Choosing higher efficiency models may cost more initially but will save you more in the long run.

Furnace and Heating Installation: How to choose a new system

With endless options available for new furnace and heating installations, how do you know which is right for you? When you contact the team at Lone Star Air Systems, we’re happy to guide you and provide answers to the questions you have about choosing a new furnace or heating system. We’ll evaluate the needs of your home or business and provide you with equipment options from leading manufacturers that can meet your requirements.

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Ductless Systems: Cooling without ductwork

Ductless systems, also known as mini-split systems, are ideal for use in homes and businesses without ductwork. They can also be used to extend cooling into areas where a duct system does not currently run, such as a new addition. If your home or business uses a non-ducted heating system, such as radiant heat, ductless air conditioning systems can be installed to add cooling to the space without running ductwork.

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Air Quality: More important than you may know

The quality of the air you breathe indoors affects you in a number of ways. Good indoor air quality exposes you to fewer contaminants, which can heighten symptoms related to allergies, asthma, and other illnesses. Cleaner air keeps your indoor spaces cleaner and helps keep your heating and cooling systems operating efficiently. While you may think temperature is the most important factor for comfort, the quality of indoor air plays an important role in keeping you comfortable, too.

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Thermostats: Which type is right for you?

There are many different thermostat models available on the market, so how do you know which is right for your situation? Programmable thermostats are a smart choice for homes and businesses, allowing occupants to preprogram temperature settings around the scheduling needs of the household or business, which will turn systems on when needed and shut them down when the home is unoccupied. Smart thermostats go above and beyond the capabilities of a programmable thermostat, offering options such as wireless connectivity and online energy monitoring which records data about your energy use and even includes suggestions for savings.

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HVAC Preventive Maintenance

All of us have preventative maintenance completed on our vehicles so they can operate efficiently, safely, and consistently without leaving us stranded on the side of the road. The same is true of your Air Conditioning system, in a hot humid climate like Houston your Air Conditioning system runs in cooling mode for 9-10 months of the year. While heating is not as urgent due to our climate conditions it is still an important part of your comfort. We offer two maintenance agreements, one for cooling and one for heating. These inspections include a 15 point inspection for cooling and 16 point inspection for heating. Have your preventative maintenance done today to avoid the breakdowns that can cause uncomfortable conditions for you and your family. Call us now at 281-355-8485 to schedule both your heating and cooling preventative maintenance visits.

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