Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning Company, Inc.

01/24/2026

Just a friendly reminder for those who are using heat pumps in this weather, be sure to switch to Emergency heat labeled as “Em Heat” or “Aux Heat” until the snow or sleet has stopped.

11/19/2025

This weekend will officially feel like fall weather! Ready for the cooler weather!

11/19/2025

We haven’t posted in a few years but we just wanted to let everyone know about the new laws coming into effect in 2026.

Regarding residential heaters and air conditioners:
- The EPA is phasing out HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) with high global warming potential (GWP).
- January 1, 2026, it will be illegal to install new residential hvac systems that use refrigerants above a GWP of 700. This includes R410A, which has already become pretty scarce as far as equipment stock goes.
- All new equipment will use A2L mildly flammable refrigerants such as R454B or R32.

So what does all that really look like? Well, not really that much has changed! We have been installing new A2L systems since around May 2025 when the shortages of R410A equipment began.
- Every evaporator coil (indoor) comes with a sensor or “mitigation kit” that “sniffs” for refrigerant leaks and if it senses a leak it will shut the unit down and run the indoor blower to diffuse the gases within the house to a safe level.
- Is it dangerous? No not really. The flammability of the refrigerant is so low that it has no explosive potential unless it were contained in an air tight box and filled with only the refrigerant gases.
- Is it toxic to breathe? No it is also safe to breathe, but again, only in small quantities diffused in the air. Most home air purifiers can also detect the particles in the air and alert your phone if you have a WiFi or Bluetooth model.

Lastly the Department of Energy will likely be adopting new rules of gas furnace efficiency requirements sometime around late 2028.
- A standard gas furnace is typically 80% efficiency whereas condensing gas furnaces start around 92% and can go as high as 97%.
- Condensing furnaces require more parts and collect water from the burning process of natural gas, requiring a tank to collect water and a drain into the sewage system much like our air conditioners.
- More moving parts can also mean more things to break, so we are hoping to remain in the category of keeping our standard efficiency furnaces to help keep costs of comfortable living down.

07/16/2022

Hello everyone! It’s been quite a hot summer 🥵 and just a friendly reminder to steer clear of photos such as this umbrella covering the condenser! Some folks have asked if this is a good idea, but it actually creates more strain on your a/c. These systems “inhale” ambient air from the sides and “exhale” heat out of the top. If there are any obstructions above the units, hot air can be recirculated back down into the sides causing pressures to build, increased electrical usage and risks to damaging major components.

Instead, we recommend clearing away any objects within 2-3 feet of the units and trimming down tall grasses, flowers or shrubs/trees. Here are some good examples of keeping the area clear! Stay cool everyone!❄️

10/19/2021

We love our neighbors too! Thanks for all the years of passing our name around and recommending us!

10/09/2021

Fall is upon us! Well..at least it will be soon! Heaters come in all brands and sizes but maintenance is the key to help prevent them from malfunctioning. Gas furnaces have these wonderful flame sensors that need cleaning from time to time but can sometimes cause short cycling! If it has been a few years since your system has been serviced, we are ready and happy to help!

05/29/2021

04/15/2021

PSA: here’s a little clip from what could happen if your a/c isn’t working. These ants have taken a liking to build their home somewhere within the lineset insulation and the bricks in the wall. In this scenario, a few ants decided to take a look inside the electrical compartment and get between the two contact points of the contactor that controlled the outdoor unit which is your main source of cooling.
Pro tip: make sure you use pesticide around the unit whenever you treat for bugs outside of the house. It may just save you the cost of a service call, but if it isn’t preventable, we’re ready to help!

12/16/2020

BRRR! It has been a cold week here in the DFW! This week we want to focus on furnaces...well part of them anyway!

Most heaters in our area are either furnaces that burn natural gas, electric only air handlers or heat pump/electric air handlers. Furnaces built between the early 1990’s to today use a major part to distribute the heat called a heat exchanger. Different brands used different designs of heat exchangers and today’s example was from a mid 1990’s Goodman furnace.

In the pictures are four slates of metal panels that were stamped out and folded together along the edges and holes punched through the middle to hold its shape. Now, if you see a dark ring around the circles, that is where they have failed and, as we like to say, “popped the rings”. If such a failure occurs, there could be a chance of Carbon Monoxide infiltrating the air being used to heat the house.

Tips to see if your heat exchanger is still in tip top shape:

1: Most furnaces have two door panels, one near the heat exchanger and one for the blower area. Remove the door panel for the heat exchanger only and cycle the heat on. You should see flames start up and after a while the blower kicks on. If you see any movement within the flames that is drastically different, there could be a breach inside the heat exchanger.

2: Carbon Monoxide detectors are extremely helpful to have. If you have a hallway with an electrical outlet or wall plug in the house, purchase one that will plug in and monitor the air near the floor. It could save your life!

3: Regular yearly or every other year service. Many parts are required to operate smoothly with modern furnaces and regular maintenance can help prevent a spontaneous loss of heat.

Well that wraps it up this week! Stay warm, everyone!

12/11/2020

Hello everyone! I hope you had a great thanksgiving and apologies for the delay on the tip of the week. With that being said, today’s tip of the week is pad placement! Now in each photo there is an example of what may happen when erosion occurs underneath the outdoor condenser pad or poor placement. The pad is very easy to fix and re-level if you are a good DIYer. If you are unable to tackle that project, our company can provide that service at a very affordable price. The reason level pads are important is because all of the things on Earth experience gravity and if your condenser is leaning, so are the internal moving parts. Much like keeping your tires aligned for good wear and tear to get the most life possible out of the tread, same goes for internal moving parts.
That’s all for today! Another helpful hint will be on the way shortly. Have a great weekend!

11/25/2020

Hello again!

Today’s tip of the week is drain lines!

Now I know that may sound not as important or as critical of a component, but I assure you that it is very crucial that these lines stay clear. In humid and hot weather our systems can create gallons of water per day.

In the first photo, we have a correct setup installed by our company. A vent pipe that is capped off for negative cabinet pressure ties directly above the P-trap. Often times mold can grow within the p-trap and cause blockages. When that happens the secondary (pipe to the left) will pour the water into an emergency pan beneath the unit and flow to and outdoor location.

In the second photo, someone installed a U-trap incorrectly and also installed a vent pipe after the trap, preventing it from easily being cleared by a blast of CO2.

In most cases, attic units’ primary drain lines are tied into sinks in bathrooms. A lot of times blockages can occur within the connection of the a/c drain line and the sink underneath the sink itself.

Preventative maintenance: if your a/c system has a vent pipe, whether it is before or after your p-trap, use a funnel and add about one cup of bleach mixed with two cups of water, preferably when the system is not running. This will help keep mold from growing within the lines and prevent blockages**.

**In some cases an old system may be draining flakes of rust. Adding bleach may not help prevent this type of issue from blocking drain lines but we have tools and techniques for blasting the buildup through the lines and allowing the flow of water.

That’s all for this week, Folks! Have a happy Thanksgiving and stay safe!

11/18/2020

Helpful tip of the week!

Your A/C and heating components are machines that need to breathe in order to work correctly. In this example, we have a furnace blower assembly that allows airflow to pass from your return air ducting to your supply air ducting. Without proper filters (i.e. loose pleated filters) the motor can attract dust and so can your blower wheel much like the one in these photos. With dust buildup on one or both components it can cause airflow issues and cause parts to fail.

We recommend once a month filter changes for 1” thick filters and 3-4 month changes for filters over 4” thick. Changing your filters monthly will help keep your coil, blower wheel and blower motor clean and increase their lifespan.

Tune in next week for another helpful tip and have a great rest of the week!