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Let Thayer Air Conditioning Help Protect your Home

March 23rd, 2020

Protect your home with a Whole House Air Treatment System. We only offer the best UV systems. $1195 installed or $995 Installed with a Maintenance Club Plan. Call Thayer Air Conditioning at 830-500-3311 while they last. These UV air purifiers are going fast!

Thayer Air Conditioning will be taking extra care to keep you, our valued customers, safe. Our technicians wear gloves and disposable shoe covers. If any of our technicians are not feeling well, they stay home. We are also limiting access to our facilities too.

There is much to consider regarding the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) and its possible transmission in your home. While there are various and effective indoor air quality measures available to help protect your safety, including duct sanitization, ultraviolet (UV) germicidal light treatment, and HEPA air filters, they alone cannot protect from all forms of COVID-19 transmission. It is important to follow all official guidelines for preventing the spread of this virus.

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A Bigger AC Isn’t Better

September 18th, 2023
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In Texas, you know your air conditioner needs to be up for a big job, keeping your whole home cool during the long, hot summers of this climate. It’s true: you need the best air conditioner you can get. Do you need the biggest air conditioner you can get? Definitely not! A bigger AC unit won’t keep your house cooler. You need just the right size. 

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3 Tips on Being Proactive With AC Repair

September 4th, 2023
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When it comes to expensive appliances like your air conditioner, you really don’t want to take any risks. You’d certainly much rather have a repair done than end up needing to replace the entire AC unit. So how can you make sure your air conditioner will last as long as possible? Being proactive with AC repair can prevent small issues from becoming major problems. Check out these helpful tips.

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Yes, That Grinding Noise Is a Big Deal

August 21st, 2023
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An air conditioner will always make noise. But the sounds you hear should be consistent and identifiable. The compressor will come on with a hum at the start of the cooling cycle. The fan will whir. There shouldn’t be any loud, surprising, or alarming noise coming from your AC unit. If your air conditioner is making a grinding noise, do not ignore it! Repairs are necessary. Here’s why.

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Your Old Furnace Might Be Dangerous

August 7th, 2023
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When’s the last time you thought about your furnace? It might have been a little while. You certainly haven’t needed to fire it up lately! But summer is actually the best time to give your furnace some serious consideration. How was it running last year? Has it been less efficient, less effective, or experiencing some concerning issues? If your furnace is getting old, there’s one very important thing to be aware of: the safety hazard that your heat exchanger could pose if it is cracked. What is a heat exchanger? Why would it crack? What makes that so dangerous? We’ll tell you all about it.

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Our Five Mid-Summer Texas Tips

July 24th, 2023
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We’re right in the thick of it now: the middle of summer in Texas. Your air conditioner is working the hardest it ever does, and you’re probably retreating into the cool comfort of your air conditioned home as often as you can. Is there anything you should be doing to keep your HVAC system in good shape throughout the summer? Yes! We’ll tell you five things to do.

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Keep Your Furnace Safe This Year

July 10th, 2023
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Perhaps you haven’t thought about your furnace in a while. You certainly haven’t had to use it! But now is the best time to think about your furnace and what it might need. You want to avoid needing furnace repairs, having breakdowns, or allowing an unsafe situation to develop during the winter when you really need your heat. So while you have plenty of time, you should consider how your furnace performed last winter and whether you had any concerns about it. And you should learn a bit about the heat exchanger, the component that keeps you and your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning, so that if a problem does occur, you’ll be able to resolve it quickly and safely. 

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Now Is the Perfect Time for a New Heater

June 26th, 2023
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Happy Summer! It’s the season of swimming, barbecues, mosquito bites, and getting a new heater. Yes, really! You definitely don’t want to wait too long, have your heater fail during a cold snap in January, and spend days shivering while you find out it can’t be repaired, have it hauled away, and go through the process of purchasing a new one and getting it installed. Don’t let that happen to you! Take the time during the summer, when it’s not an emergency, to assess your heater, decide whether to replace it, and research the replacement options. We’ll help you.

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Questions to Ask on Your Next AC Repair

June 12th, 2023
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It’s fantastic that you have repairs scheduled for your air conditioner. One of the biggest contributors to early AC failure is postponing repairs while problems worsen, so getting the work done as soon as possible is the best thing you can do for your system. While your technician is there and looking at your air conditioner, it’s a great opportunity to ask questions. Here are some good ones to consider asking. 

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Choosing the Right AC Company

May 15th, 2023
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When it comes to the care of your air conditioning system, you want somebody you can trust. But the reason you need an AC expert is that you’re not an AC expert yourself. So how can you judge whether a company has the skills and qualities your air conditioner deserves? Here are some things you should look for. 

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Signs of an Old Furnace: Is It Time for a Replacement?

May 1st, 2023
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As spring arrives, you’ll be letting your furnace have a lovely break from all its hard work. But before you forget about it entirely, how was it doing this past winter? Are you certain it’ll be up for another year of keeping your home cozy, or do you have some doubts? This would be a good time to consider your options, so you’ll have plenty of time to select a furnace replacement if you need to. If you’re not sure, here are some signs that it’s time to replace your furnace.

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