https://coldfactor.com/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:13 GMT en-US https://coldfactor.com/ac-freezing-up-texas-heat/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:13 GMT AC Tips https://coldfactor.com/ac-freezing-up-texas-heat/ Why Is My AC Freezing Up in the Texas Heat? Ice forming on an air conditioner during a Texas July looks like a contradiction, but the cause has nothing to do with the weather outside your window. Your system freezes because the evaporator coil inside the indoor air handler has dropped below 32°F, and […] https://coldfactor.com/ac-repair-or-replace-how-dfw-homeowners-know-when-its-time/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:25:30 GMT AC Tips https://coldfactor.com/ac-repair-or-replace-how-dfw-homeowners-know-when-its-time/ AC Repair or Replace? How DFW Homeowners Know When It’s Time Repair a unit under 10 years old when the fix costs less than a third of a new system. Replace once the unit passes 12 years or still runs on R-22 refrigerant. The $5,000 rule settles most of the cases that fall in between. […] https://coldfactor.com/why-is-my-ac-not-cooling-troubleshooting-guide-for-dfw-homes/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:05:27 GMT AC Tips https://coldfactor.com/why-is-my-ac-not-cooling-troubleshooting-guide-for-dfw-homes/ An AC that runs but does not cool the house is one of the most common summer service calls Cold Factor sees in DFW. The fix is sometimes a clogged filter that takes 60 seconds to swap. Other times it is a refrigerant leak that needs licensed repair. The fastest way to find out is […] https://coldfactor.com/thermostat-not-working-troubleshooting-guide-for-dfw-homes/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:24:57 GMT AC Tips Smart Home https://coldfactor.com/thermostat-not-working-troubleshooting-guide-for-dfw-homes/ When your thermostat goes blank or stops responding, work through five checks in this order: Replace the batteries Flip the HVAC breaker Check the float switch in the indoor drain pan Look at the air filter Inspect the wiring for loose or corroded terminals About 90% of dead thermostat calls in DFW homes fix themselves […] https://coldfactor.com/how-much-is-air-duct-cleaning/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:40:53 GMT AC Tips HVAC Tips https://coldfactor.com/how-much-is-air-duct-cleaning/ How much is air duct cleaning? Most U.S. homeowners pay $450 to $1,000 for professional air duct cleaning, according to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association. In Dallas, most single-family homes land in the $450 to $800 range, with smaller homes around $300 and larger or multi-system homes reaching $1,000 or more. Pricing depends on […] https://coldfactor.com/cost-to-run-ac-dallas/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:33:31 GMT AC Tips HVAC Tips https://coldfactor.com/cost-to-run-ac-dallas/ A typical DFW home spends between $150 and $300 a month running central AC through peak summer, on top of the rest of the electric bill. Unit size and SEER rating set the floor while runtime sets the ceiling. At the current Texas average residential electricity rate of 15.36¢ per kilowatt-hour, a 3-ton 14 SEER […] https://coldfactor.com/how-much-does-ac-replacement-cost-in-dfw-2026-pricing-guide/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:22:19 GMT AC Tips HVAC Tips https://coldfactor.com/how-much-does-ac-replacement-cost-in-dfw-2026-pricing-guide/ A full AC replacement in Dallas-Fort Worth costs between $7,000 and $16,000 installed in 2026. Most DFW homeowners pay $9,000 to $13,000 for a properly sized mid-tier central air conditioning system using existing ductwork. The final cost depends on your home’s square footage and the SEER2 efficiency rating you pick, with ductwork and electrical work […] https://coldfactor.com/why-is-my-ac-not-blowing-cold-air/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:15:43 GMT AC Tips HVAC Tips https://coldfactor.com/why-is-my-ac-not-blowing-cold-air/ We’ve all been there: the Texas sun is blazing, but your house ac is only blowing warm air. When you find your ac running but not cooling properly, you need answers fast. At Cold Factor, we know that an air conditioner not blowing cold is usually caused by one of three things: restricted airflow, electrical […] https://coldfactor.com/before-you-buy-pre-replacement-ac-system-checks-by-experts/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:41:00 GMT AC Tips https://coldfactor.com/before-you-buy-pre-replacement-ac-system-checks-by-experts/ Investing in a new air conditioner is a big expense for any household. But unless you are absolutely sure that you need a new unit, you could benefit from having your system inspected. Inspections from a leading name in AC installation in Southlake, TX, can save you thousands of dollars in replacement costs. Cold Factor can […] https://coldfactor.com/unmatched-accuracy-solving-ac-airflow-problems-the-smart-way/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:45:00 GMT AC Tips https://coldfactor.com/unmatched-accuracy-solving-ac-airflow-problems-the-smart-way/ One eye-opening truth about living in Texas is how hot it can get in the summer. And the last thing you need when the Texas heat hits is an AC that barely pushes air through the vents. Cold Factor has been conducting AC repair in Lewisville, TX, for over 12 years. Here’s how we restore airflow […]