As with any appliance in your home, getting the most for your money from your air conditioning system is important to any homeowner. To do this, you need to ensure your air conditioning unit is running as efficiently as possible – ensuring yourself the lowest possible monthly utility bills in the process. The reliable Lake Dallas TX air conditioning experts at Southern Comfort Mechanical can check your system for efficiency, so you’ll never have to worry about paying more than you should.

By ensuring your system is running efficiently, our trusted technicians can make sure your system is environmentally friendly, so you know you’re doing your part to help save the environment, all while saving much-needed money off your monthly bills. Lowering your carbon footprint is on almost everyone’s to-do list these days, and you can start with your cooling system.

The first step to efficiency in your system starts with a thorough cleaning, and you can rely on us to perform this tiresome task for you. By insisting that your system is as clean as can be, you’re asking the same of the air that comes out of it – meaning your family will only breathe in the cleanest, highest quality air. This is imperative for those with allergies or lung-related breathing issues, as the presence of dust, dirt, pollen, and other everyday allergens in your air can easily irritate these issues.

By demanding the highest quality air for your home, you’re truly putting the needs of your family first. Rely on our trusted technicians at Southern Comfort Mechanical to ensure your system is as efficient as can be – and your utility bills are as low as possible.

With any questions, comments, or to schedule an air conditioning inspection today, give us a call at 972-420-1700 or visit us online today.

During the summer, much attention is paid to proper attic insulation, air conditioning unit inspections and coolant levels, along with putting your thermostat on an energy efficient cycle. However, cleaning your air ducts can often be an overlooked yet very important step in air conditioning effectiveness.

Highland Village TX air duct cleaning service from Southern Comfort & Mechanical is a vital part of keeping the air in your home not only clean, but flowing productively. An air duct system is a breeding ground for bacteria, animal dander, mold, and dust mites. These impurities can cause allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, infections and disease. Proper ventilation not only ensures the indoor air quality is up to stringent standards, but also removes smells, excess moisture, introduces outside air, removes bacteria, keeps air circulating throughout your home, and prevents stagnation.

Southern Comfort & Mechanical utilizes state-of-the-art air duct cleaning equipment to eliminate the contaminants in your home air duct structure that may be harmful to you, your family or your employees. According to McKinsey Quarterly, dirty coils and ducts use as much as 30% more energy than clean ones and the EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five health risks. Your Highland Village air conditioning company will help you eliminate the risk.

Southern Comfort & Mechanical uses Rotobrush^® Duct Cleaning Technology. Rotobrush^® cleans where others can’t. View the video for more information regarding this state-of-the-art technology.

Give your Highland Village Texas air duct cleaning professionals a call today to keep your air conditioning system running efficiently and protecting you from unnecessary pollutants.

Southern Comfort Mechanical A/C and Heating Specialists of Flower Mound are now TRANE Comfort Specialists. TRANE has many advantages in one’s home regarding air quality. TRANE removes near one hundred percent of allergens such as smoke, pet dander, and pollen from your home. Your air will smell fresh and you will be free of the sneezing and itchy eyes caused by everyday household particles.

Southern Comfort’s specialists can also provide the perfect size system for your home eliminating temperature differences from room to room. Right now, buy our TRANE heating and cooling system and get a fully programmable thermostat for free!

Sometimes outdoor conditions or the wrong size air handlers can cause air to be uncomfortably dry. A humidifier for the whole house can keep air moist and prevent excess circulation of dust through the home.

North Texas is often a problem when the air in your home becomes too humid. Your Flower Mound TRANE Comfort specialists can install TRANE products perfect for your home. The free fully programmable thermostat will with purchase will better control the air flow in the house extracting more of the moisture from the inside air. Call your Flower Mound air conditioning specialists to schedule an appointment today.

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The summer’s coming at a rapid pace, and dealing with an air conditioning problem should have been handled prior to the start of the spring season. Unfortunately, most people won’t give their AC units proper maintenance in preparation for the hot temperatures until right about now – or even later in the spring as temperatures start to rise.

Just like you have your furnace serviced in the fall to ensure efficient heating for the colder months, your air conditioner should be inspected and serviced by a professional HVAC contractor every spring to ensure it runs well throughout the summer months. Let our Lewisville TX cooling technicians at Southern Comfort Mechanical A/C & Heating handle your next air conditioner inspection.

Having your AC serviced now will our Lewisville HVAC experts ample  time to make any necessary repairs to your unit and have it ready to go just in time for potential triple-digit summer temperatures. Our quality inspection will ensure that the AC is draining correctly and the condensing unit is working as intended. Our technicians also may need to clean the inside of the unit, vacuum away leaves and dirt and dispose of random debris that can be harmful to your unit.

Our inspections also include checking wiring for fire hazards, checking coolant levels and cleaning condensation lines. Additionally, we may be able to suggest upgrades to your unit if it is not providing sufficient cooling.

Let our Lewisville TX air conditioning specialists ensure comfort, maximum efficiency and lower utility bills for your home as we prepare for the summer. Give our Lewisville HVAC company a call today, or visit us online for more details.

“Going green” is a phrase that is used quite commonly. Nearly everyone knows the term has an environmentally sound connotation.

Saving the planet is a big deal, and using economical, energy-efficient methods around the house has become the norm for many families. When linking energy efficiency to your air conditioning unit, it’s a must to look into a reliable maintenance program. Our Lewisville HVAC experts at Southern Comfort Mechanical A/C & Heating offer first-class HVAC maintenance plans that will provide peace of mind to all residential and commercial property owners.

As with any machine, your air conditioner requires regular maintenance in order to offer peak performance. Proper maintenance gives your air conditioner an extended life span, and it will save you money in the long run. Our Lewisville heating and cooling technicians provide seasonal air conditioner and furnace services, including precision tune-ups and thorough cleaning of air conditioners during the spring and summer and furnaces during the fall and winter.

If you are looking to “go green,” this plan may be the perfect solution for you. Call our Lewisville TX HVAC company today, or contact us online for more information on environmentally efficient benefits for your unit.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the connection between respiratory issues and mold and allergens can all be traced to proper – or improper – indoor air quality. Among the stronger allergens found in the air, ironically, is common house dust.

What many don’t realize is that house dust can be heavily contaminated with disgusting particles such as cast skins and fecal matter from dust mites. With the help of one ounce of dust, as many as 40,000 dust mites can grow and mature. Even the cleanest house in the world can have dust mites, which means allergies are high-risk at all times. It also is a fact that dust mites can be a major factor in respiratory issues and even asthma.

Allergy shots are a good idea, but when it comes to maintaining respiratory issues, our Lewisville TX HVAC representatives at Southern Comfort Mechanical A/C & Heating suggest a thorough air duct cleaning, as well as the installation of new air filters. Dirt and dust accumulates in air ducts, which results in a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Duct cleaning reduces allergens and also increases the efficiency of your air conditioning unit.

Contact our Lewisville indoor air quality specialists for more information on preventative measures to avoid allergies and other respiratory problems. Call our Lewisville TX cooling company today, or visit us online for more information.

As disgusting as it may sound, mold is a part of everyday life. With humidity, there’s mold, and with mold toxins, there comes all the allergies and other conditions we tend to associate mold with.

One form of mold that can cause serious problems is black mold. This can be found anywhere in the home but is most commonly found in duct work or on the ceilings or walls. Black mold grows best in dark, moist environments. The most common visible sign of black mold will be a patch of dark speckles.

Black mold is the result of high humidity incorporated with low ventilation. It can cause major health issues and often times starts off with unexplained rashes or other allergic reactions. Living in an area with a high black mold count can lead to respiratory problems that can be extremely harmful.

In order to remove black mold, a highly trained HVAC professional must be called, as parts of a wall or area in your home may have to be removed altogether. You may clean black mold off a specific area, but microscopic spores still exist, which could result in the mold returning. One step for early prevention is to install a dehumidifier in your home. Dehumidifiers reduce the moisture level in your home or office.

Regular air duct services should be scheduled in an effort to prevent black mold in your environment. Our Lewisville TX HVAC specialists can assist you with more information about black mold and how it can endanger your health. Give our Lewisville heating and cooling company a call today, or visit us online for details.

If you thought the end of spring and summer would bring the end of allergy season, you may have been mistaken. In fact, it seems that fall and winter bring the allergens indoors, so you are coughing, sniffling, and sneezing in your own home. What you probably don’t realize is turning on your heating system for the first time could produce a massive allergic reaction.

For starters, turning on a forced air heating system can stir up allergens caught in the materials within your home, such as pet dander, mold, and spores. This is a consequence of anything that blows, and the best way to avoid extensive health problems and allergies is to thoroughly clean all fabrics in the home before turning on the heat for the first time. This means dusting the drapes (outdoors), vacuuming, and even cleaning cloth furniture.

Also, dust and dirt have been caught up in the unused heating ducts all spring and summer, so when you turn on your heat for the first time this year, you are effectively blowing all these nasty particles into your living space. Have no fear – there are ways to get around the pesky materials causing you distress.

Start by having your furnace and ducts cleaned. Every winter season should bring with it preventative maintenance, which includes the removal of unwanted buildup in your heating system. Remember, your ductwork has had an entire summer to gather bits and bobbles that will only incite allergic reactions on your part. Cleaning the mess is the first step to breathing fresh air.

Another good way to keep your heating system in shape is to install permanent HEPA filters. These can remove anywhere from 70-90% of the unwanted solids in your breathable air. At the same time, cleaning and maintenance are still important – HEPA filters must be cleaned periodically as well.

You may also be experiencing breathing pains because your air is too dry. If you are having frequent nose bleeds due to the heat running through the winter, consider adding a moderate amount of humidity to your environment. You can use saline sprays for instant relief of irritated mucous membranes in your nose, but a more permanent solution is to install a humidifier in your living space.

Taking care of your heating system means taking care of your health. To learn more about winter preparation for your heating system, visit our Lewisville TX heating and cooling website.

Whether you’re a native Texan or a welcome transplant you’ll soon discover two truths: very little else compares to the sublime beauty of a technicolor field of bluebonnets and, given our extreme and enduring heat, you will most likely have your air conditioner on for at least six months of the year.

Properly functioning and filtered air conditioning is not only beneficial for maintaining the comfort level of your home, but it can be absolutely crucial for you and your family and friends if you suffer from breathing disorders like asthma or are sensitive to allergens common to the home environment. The most common triggers for asthma and allergies include animal dander, pollen and mold.

For many people, these triggers can be toxic. In fact, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has determined that the IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) can oftentimes be more dangerous than the outdoors! Effective sealing and insulation can wind up having a negative effect because they can trap unhealthy air inside.

A properly maintenanced air conditioner is able to minimize these irritants and reduce the humidity that feeds mold and algae with a regularly cleaned filter. Less humidity means less mold. Less mold means everyone is breathing easier.

Reducing Asthma Attacks and Allergic Reactions

One of the best ways to reduce asthma attacks and allergic reactions is to make sure your air conditioning unit is serviced at least once a year by a licensed contractor and your filters are changed monthly (which you can do yourself). Just think, the small cost of an annual service call could help offset the cost of medications taken to alleviate these conditions.

When your air conditioning is serviced regularly, the priority is to clear the coils and drain line of mold or algae and to examine and free the blower of any dirt or debris. On your end, you need to be committed to changing the air filter at least once a month.These can be purchased from your local home supply store at competitive prices. A pleated filter has been proven to be more effective for capturing dust, pollen and other particles that can trigger allergic reactions or asthmatic attacks. Ideally, you should also be cleaning your drain line monthly as well to avoid the overgrowth of mold and algae and prevent a major backup.

Call Laurie Fraser, co-owner of Southern Comfort Mechanical, at 972-420-1700 to discuss what steps we can help you take in making your home a breathe-free environment. And don’t forget to ask about our discount Comfort Club Service Plan that includes regular maintenance of your air conditioning throughout the year. We’ll do all the dirty work so you can enjoy cleaner living.