Luke Barbosa

If your AC turns on, runs for a few minutes, shuts off, and then starts again, the system may be short cycling. That repeated stop-and-start pattern can make the home uncomfortable and place extra wear on major components. Some cycling is normal. An air conditioner should turn off after it satisfies the thermostat. The concern is a cycle that is consistently very short, happens over and over, or never allows the home to reach the set temperature. For homeowners in Carrollton, Plano, Frisco,...

Square footage is a useful starting point, but it is not enough to select an air conditioner. Two homes with the same floor area can have very different cooling needs. Windows, insulation, ceiling height, air leakage, sun exposure, roof and attic conditions, occupants, duct location, and construction all affect how much heat enters the home. For homeowners in Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, Lewisville, The Colony, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, and surrounding DFW...

North Texas hailstorms and severe thunderstorms can hit an outdoor AC unit with wind-driven debris, heavy rain, lightning, and sudden power interruptions. Some damage is easy to see, such as a dented top panel. Other problems, including flattened coil fins, electrical damage, a shifted cabinet, or a fan imbalance, may not become obvious until the system runs. For homeowners in Carrollton, Plano, Frisco, Lewisville, The Colony, Farmers Branch, Addison, Coppell, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, and...