https://coldfactor.com/ Cold Factor blog for HVAC, heating, cooling & air services in Flower Mound & Lewisville, TX. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:55:04 GMT en-US 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 […] 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 […]