Without the constant whish of air being magically blown from our air registers, we would find it really hard to perform normal household tasks during much of the year… especially during the summer.

When your AC unit is on the fritz & doesn’t work normally, you’ll notice less cooling and possibly, a higher energy bill because it simply takes more energy to operate. And more than likely, it can lead to additional problems and expense.

Air conditioner problems usually lead to a Google search for a local AC Repair company. Before choosing the 1st AC Service Company you see, you should look for the 5 Qualities Your League City AC Repair Service Must Have.

In past Cool News newsletter articles, we’ve given tips on how to diagnose some issues. If you’re thinking… “I’ll just do the repairs myself” we want to caution you that you may end up causing additional damage to your system.

This is why we suggest that you reconsider, and call an experienced Air Conditioning repair company that can properly diagnose and fix your ac system problems the first visit.

However, before randomly choosing an AC service professional, AirVantage suggests that you consider the following:

Search for a company with these Five Qualities Your AC Repair Service Must Have…

Certification

No 1 is you should always to look for a certified professional. Certified companies have professionally trained technicians. So, make sure you choose a company that owns a license. Licensed companies have certified techs that are trained to do all AC repairs. You can’t expect quality service from a non-licensed company.

Experience

Like choosing a doctor, CPA, Financial planner, etc., when making a decision on a AC Service Company, you need to check the experience of the service company. For instance, you can find out how long the company has been in business as you’ll get a pretty good idea of the reliability of the company.

In addition to experience, employee qualifications matter as well. If they are not qualified, most likely they won’t be able to do their job to your satisfaction.

Customer Care Services

One important quality to keep in mind is how past and current customers rate the customer care of the company. There are a number of ways to do this like checking the reputation of providers you’re considering. For instance, you can type the company’s name into a search engine and check their reviews. Additionally; how was your initial call or inquiry handled? Was the staff polite and courteous? If you speak to the owner or a tech, your questions should be answered clearly and without hesitation.

You should be able to contact them any time. After all, their attitude should be understanding and respectful towards their customers.

How Much Does AC Service Cost?

We all have our budgets but, you shouldn’t necessarily just go for the lower price. As in the paragraph above, when speaking with the owner or service tech, ask why they are so much lower. You should expect to get a concise knowledgeable answer. It’s always a good idea to consider your budget, but the cheapest service may not offer the best warranty or customer service.

Availability and Reliability

Making sure your ac service company is responsive to your emails, texts and calls is another important quality you should demand when researching League City AC Repair companies. Any company worth considering should answer your emails and calls within a couple of hours.

Long story short, if your air conditioning system is down you need certified responsive help fast.

Put AirVantage AC Repair in League City on your short list of local AC companies to call.

AirVantage has serviced thousands of AC systems all along the southern I-45 corridor & offers high quality AC repair service in League City, Clear Lake, Santa Fe, Dickinson, Pearland, Friendswood and Galveston.

If your AC unit is out of order, make sure you call (409) 925-6171 or send us an email explaining your problem…  https://www.AirVantageco.com as soon as possible.

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Over the past 4 months AirVantage Cooling & Heating Services has explained in a series of articles How Air Conditioning Systems Work.

If you’ve missed any of the AirVantage ac system articles, click any of the link titles to re-read.

1) Noises AC Systems Make
2) Choosing An Air Conditioning System
3) What Function Does My AC System Have
4) How Residential AC Systems Work
5) Cooling

The overview links above for our series, Your AC System From Return To Supply should give plenty of information & self help tips that hopefully help avoid a service call. Whenever you’re able to self-diagnose, you’ll feel at ease with basic maintenance items that you can perform yourself like checking your condensate line outside to see if it’s dripping.

Innovations In Precision Air Conditioning Cooling Systems

American Standard is a recognized leader in comfort technologies. With the introduction of smart thermostats and Wi-Fi–enabled air conditioning, homeowners all along Houston Gulf Coast communities are gradually accepting these innovations as they provide precision cooling indoors when temperatures and humidity increase outdoors.

Read on to learn more about several technologies available for Wi-Fi–enabled air conditioning and discover the benefits they offer for homeowners and you and your family can…

Be On the Go, in the Know, and in Control… Anytime, Anywhere.

League City area homeowners can get started by letting AirVantage put you in control with the Nexia app. It’s compatible with just about any smartphone operating system. Once installed on your smart device, the all-in-one home automation app is designed to give you access to all your connected devices in one place. Nexia, gives you the ability to monitor and control your home’s temperature, locks, lights, and even your garage door from virtually anywhere.

It all starts by installing a smart thermostat like the American Standard AccuLink 1050 with features like…

• Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection , Control over 200 z-wave home automation devices
• Compatible with AccuLink Communicating and AccuComfort Variable Speed Systems
• 5-day weather forecast, alerts and radar , Built-in humidity sensor
• Receive remote access via Internet-enabled computer , smartphone or tablet.
• Replaces / Supersedes:  CNT06391 , CNT-6391 , ACONE950AC52ZAA and others.
  

So, How Does It All Work?

Glad you asked. American Standard’s AccuLink thermostats work in concert with the Nexia smart home system app to provide the convenience and advantages of a smart home through a series of sensors.

Features include- Voice Control: Control your XL 1050, lights and small appliances by voice commands with Amazon Echo. Simplified Scheduling: Log on to your account within the Nexia portal. Simply set up your thermostat scheduling to your desired preference. Automations: By connecting additional devices to the XL 1050’s built in bridge, you will unleash the full capabilities of Nexia smart home systems with automations.

These automation’s allow your smart devices to operate automatically based on specific conditions or time of day. For example, with the addition of a compatible touchpad door lock, you can automatically change your thermostat to your preferred temperature setting when entering your home….and more!

Keep On Top of HVAC System Maintenance Reminders

With all of the reminders you need to address items on your to-do list, wouldn’t it be great if you had a way to keep on top of HVAC system maintenance? The Wi-Fi–enabled American Standard AccuLink 1050 seven-day programmable thermostat removes that burden for you. When synced with your computer, smartphone, or tablet, this thermostat can tell you when your system is due for an HVAC system maintenance check or when you need to change the air filters in your system. (Don’t forget to call AirVantage for more information…
409-925-6171 or email us today)

Complete Home Climate Solution

Gulf Coast homeowners know that actual air temperatures themselves are only part of the equation when it comes to feeling comfortable inside their homes. Proper humidity levels is also essential to achieving home comfort and Wi-Fi–enabled technology can also allow you to instantly fine-tune your home’s humidity levels just by tapping an app on any smart device.

Like To Know More About How AirVantage Can Help With Advanced Air Conditioning Technology?

It’s simple. Just call or text 409-925-6171 Today. Schedule one of AirVantage’s Technicians for an in-home evaluation of your current system.

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When People Think About Cooling… What Are they Really Talking About?

Cooling, referred to air conditioning by many, is most likelythe most important thing people think about when it comes to being comfortable. That’s no surprise since summertime utility expenses are often comprised of 60 to 65% of your monthly cooling costs. For that reason a homeowner should carefully consider purchasing the most efficient air conditioning system that is within their budget.

Is Financing Available For New HVAC Systems?

Yes… AirVantage works through Wells Fargo and this is where considering financing instead of tapping a saving account, makes real sense. Consider an investment of a high efficiency air conditioning system; it may be more advantageous due to the energy savings that can offset the interest costs.

How Does My Air Conditioning System Work?

The cooling operation is achieved by means of the outdoor unit. That odd box in your backyard with all the fins removes heat from the home in conjunction with the indoor cooling coil.

Evidence of effective heat removal can be felt at the outdoor unit. If you’ve ever put your hand over the top of the outdoor unit when it is operating the air feels quite warm. That’s the heat being removed from the refrigerant which is circulated through your indoor coil.

If I Have Allergies What Can You Suggest To Filter Pollen & Pollutants?

AirVantage recommends the American Standard AccuClean Whole-Home Air Filtration System. Superior filtration of allergens in your home; Clean air for you and your family … to .1 micron in size; Eight times more effective than the best HEPA room appliance … Warranties are for residential use only, some exclusions may apply.

SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS

• Removes up to 99.98 percent of allergens from the filtered air
• Catches particles down to .1 micron in size
• Eight times more effective than the best HEPA room appliance
• 100 times more effective than a standard one-inch throwaway filter or ionic-type room appliance
• Delivers cleaner air and more of it
• Reusable filter can be cleaned by vacuuming

Installing the AccuClean system when you are considering a replacement Air Conditioning system is a sound decision and will truly give you everything in a whole house system.

Call AirVantage Today For More Information and Pricing Details. Our technicians can install your new system in one day.

AirVantage Helps You Chill Out!
409-925-6171

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“Be sure to put getting a calendar on your calendar this year.”- John Van Drunen

Although my quote isn’t as well known as the quote by famous poet Charles Kettering, it serves as a reminder that the popular AirVantage calendar giveaway is here.

This year we’re doing things a little differently.

The 2020 AirVantage calendars are in and they’re readily available in limited quantities from The League City Regional Chamber & the Santa Fe Texas Chamber offices.

Yes, we all know we have calendars on our phone but, the AirVantage calendar offers an easy way to access a reminder of things you note on them.  And, we all know that by simply writing a thought down, we are more likely to remember it. All you need to do is look up at them to be reminded of that dental appointment or that heating service check up appointment.

Calendars can be… inspirational, thought-provoking and many times include beautiful images that change from month to month providing an opportunity to think back or, think forward about our successes and life events.

To make the 2020 AirVantage calendar more interesting… there are a number of different themes to make our calendar give away more fun.

I encourage you to stop so stop by and pick yours out from the League City & Santa Fe Chamber offices today or simply have AirVantage out for a heating check-up and choose from the different calendars that are available.

Be sure to pick out a few for your friends’ family and neighbors. Do not delay because this year they are in limited supply and they always go fast.

 Get your AirVantage Calendar from:

League City Regional Chamber of Commerce office
318 E Galveston St.
League City, TX 77573

Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce office
12425 Hwy 6 #1
Santa Fe, TX 77510

John Van Drunen
AirVantage Heating & Cooling
(409) 925-6171

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