No matter what type of air conditioner you have on your home—split system, packaged system, or window unit—they all work similarly and will produce water through condensation. This is a normal function of all AC systems to create cold air and can make it look like your air conditioner is leaking water. The water condensation […]

You have a few different options when you are shopping around for a new air conditioning installation for your Texas home. Two of your options are traditional HVAC systems and heat pump systems. Both systems can heat and cool your home, but there are a few key differences in how they work. You need to […]

No one wants to wake up in the middle of the night to a warm and humid home during the hot Texas summers. Yet, air conditioning systems do break down unexpectedly when they are not well-maintained, and then they require an emergency AC repair service call. Long before your home’s AC breaks without warning, there […]

It is important to ensure the level of indoor humidity in your Texas home is kept at the right percentage level year-round. At Christianson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, we are frequently asked: “Do I need a humidifier or dehumidifier for my home?” To answer this question, let’s look at what humidity is and how it […]

Your home’s HVAC system is a complex air circulation system that helps control humidity levels, keep your home cool throughout the hot Texas summers, as well as warm on those occasional cold snaps we get in the wintertime. Fortunately, your home’s heating and cooling system will let you know when things are not working correctly. […]

Your home heating system should run fairly quietly when it is operating correctly. The only types of noises you should hear are the movement of air out of ducts and possibly a clicking sound at the thermostat signaling the unit to turn on and shut off at the end of the heat cycle. Unless you […]

Even as warm summer weather persists into fall, the cold of winter isn’t far behind. Don’t let mother nature deceive you. It’s important to prepare for winter in Austin, TX before the cold sets in. This will promote comfort, heating efficiency, and lower energy bills, as well as increased safety. Gas water heater repair and […]

Summer-especially here in the southwest-can be a killer. Texas summers average a temperature somewhere in the 90s, punctuated by heat spikes upward of 100 degrees. For residents of the Lone Star State, that means lots of air conditioning indoors and extra care outdoors! In this article, we’ll take a look at how the heat and […]

Today, air conditioning is more than simply an optional convenience. It helps keep indoor temperatures at within a tolerable range, which is very important in the year-round Texas heat. However, that comfort comes at a price—in the monthly utility bill, of course, but also in the energy used. If we look to the past, however, […]

Hot summers in Texas can be hard to deal with even when going from your home to the car and to work or running errands. Even while you are at home, your air conditioning can struggle while attempting to keep your house cooled. For those of us that grew up in Texas, we have learned […]