short reads & tips
Tips and answers to questions you may have about your heat and air in Central Texas.
That metal unit sitting outside your house is doing far more work than most people realize. It’s called the condenser, and it plays a huge role in keeping your home cool during long, hot Hill Country summers. Your condenser is the outdoor half of your air conditioning or heat pump
If your home has a heat pump, you’ve probably seen the words “Aux Heat” pop up on your thermostat at some point — especially during those rare but sharp Hill Country cold snaps. Auxiliary heat (often called “aux heat”) is a built-in backup heating system designed to help your heat
If you live in the Highland Lakes or anywhere in the Texas Hill Country, you already know how extreme our weather can be. Long, hot summers push air conditioners to their limits, while winter usually stays mild — but those short cold snaps can sneak up on you fast. That’s

