Earlier this month, Southern Methodist University found many of its buildings without power. While a few classes were stopped early or did not meet, many students and faculty kept on keeping on through the SMU Power Outage. On Wednesday September 6, 2017, SMU experienced a power outage in many classroom and office buildings, as well…
While here in Texas, we’ve been a little more concerned with the threats of hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, some of our friends and neighbors in the western states have been dealing with trauma of a different nature due the the wildfires in the west. Fire. Smoke. Ash. While hurricanes and other water-based disasters…
Frozen AC Unit Coils is Not a Good Thing Your home air conditioning system cools your air, and makes your home a place of comfort. Many people take a look at their indoor air conditioner, and notice that the coils are frozen. They may believe this means the air conditioner is really working well. But…
More money saving summer AC tips We ended the previous blog post, talking about ways you can give your air conditioning system a rest. It may seem like a counterintuitive option, but sometimes, your AC needs a nap, too. It works hard in the heat of summer to keep your family cool. Why not give…
Hot and Cold, Saving Summer on AC Costs It gets so hot in the summer that all we humans want is to drop the needle on the thermostat as low as it can possibly go; sometimes, even that is not enough. We break out the popsicles, or frosty cold beverages (both adult-friendly kinds and the…
Hot under the collar? Problems with your air conditioning seem to come up, right at the worst possible times; like, when you really-really need it to be working well. When the demands on the air conditioning system increase – when summer temperatures increase – the chance for problems and repairs increases. Common repair calls for…
As we move into the warmer months you may be asking yourself, “Is an AC tune up really necessary?” It’s a common question that we frequently hear, and the short answer is “yes”, and here’s why. Your AC unit is a major investment. Annual AC tune ups can add years to your unit’s life. Your…
Everyone is always trying to save money on summer cooling costs. Keeping the home cool during the summer can feel like a constant battle, kind of like trying to keep up with laundry. As the leading Forest Hill air conditioning service company, we like to give our customers as many tips as we can to…
If you’ve never evaluated if your home is energy efficient or the quality of insulation in your home, now’s the time. Having a well-insulated outer envelope will mean big savings on your cooling bill. Here are some ways you can insulate your home and ensure it is energy efficient: Upgrade windows and doors Add weatherstripping…
Needing AC repairs in Garland, TX in the middle of summer can be a nightmare! One crucial way this can be avoided is by having your system cleaned and maintained on an annual basis. When you schedule maintenance with Metro Express Service, we perform a thorough cleaning and inspection. We will check the thermostat settings…
