https://coldfactor.com/ Cold Factor blog for HVAC, heating, cooling & air services in Flower Mound & Lewisville, TX. Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT en-US https://coldfactor.com/hosting-for-the-holidays-get-your-homes-heating-and-air-ready/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT HVAC Tips Heating Tips https://coldfactor.com/hosting-for-the-holidays-get-your-homes-heating-and-air-ready/ Hosting Thanksgiving or the holidays? Use this DFW checklist to tune up your heat, change filters, balance rooms and keep the air fresh for a full house. https://coldfactor.com/how-much-does-furnace-repair-cost-in-dfw/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT Heating Tips HVAC Tips https://coldfactor.com/how-much-does-furnace-repair-cost-in-dfw/ Furnace repair in DFW usually costs $150 to $1,500. See prices by part, what drives the bill and when replacing your furnace is the smarter move. https://coldfactor.com/fall-allergies-at-home-how-your-hvac-and-air-filters-can-help/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:55:04 GMT Air Ducts Air Quality HVAC Tips https://coldfactor.com/fall-allergies-at-home-how-your-hvac-and-air-filters-can-help/ The best air filter for allergies in most DFW homes is a pleated MERV 11 or MERV 13, which captures ragweed pollen, mold spores and pet dander that a basic fiberglass filter lets straight through. Pair it with sealed ductwork and humidity held between 40 and 60 percent, and you remove a large share of […] https://coldfactor.com/can-your-hvac-help-you-avoid-getting-sick-this-flu-season/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:47:18 GMT Air Ducts Air Quality Heating Tips https://coldfactor.com/can-your-hvac-help-you-avoid-getting-sick-this-flu-season/ Your HVAC system does not create or spread illness on its own, and a well-maintained one can lower the concentration of airborne particles moving through your home during flu season. The EPA notes that upgrading HVAC filters and running air cleaners can help reduce airborne virus particles indoors, though filtration works alongside handwashing and vaccination […] https://coldfactor.com/switching-ac-to-heat-dfw/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:39:18 GMT Heating Tips https://coldfactor.com/switching-ac-to-heat-dfw/ First Cold Snap Checklist: Switching Your DFW Home from AC to Heat Switching your DFW home from AC to heat safely comes down to a few minutes of preparation before you touch the thermostat: change the air filter, clear anything stacked around the indoor unit and the vents, then set the thermostat to Heat […] https://coldfactor.com/fall-hvac-replacement-dfw/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:39:12 GMT HVAC Tips https://coldfactor.com/fall-hvac-replacement-dfw/ Fall HVAC Replacement: Why September Is the Smartest Time to Upgrade in DFW The best time to replace an HVAC system in DFW is the fall shoulder season, roughly September through early November, once the brutal summer heat breaks but before the first winter cold snap. Replacing in this window means you avoid the […] 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 […]