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Thermostat 101 Basics. Photo of a person pressing a button on a thermostat mounted on a wall.

Thermostat 101 Basics

July 11, 2025

Every team needs a leader.

In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change that’s different from the desired setting in your Bastrop home, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.

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Prepare For Hot Weather With An Air Conditioning Tune-Up

June 13, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

May 16, 2025

From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning for your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.

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5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Homeowners. The top of an air conditioner.

5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Homeowners

April 11, 2025

While Texas enjoys terrific weather most of the year, our summers can quickly get muggy and hot. Those high temperatures—along with the humidity—demand a reliable AC unit. That means you need a nearby heating and cooling company you can trust to maintain your HVAC system year-round.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

March 14, 2025

Our team at Blue Air regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly.

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How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall.

How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat

February 8, 2025

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier. Naturally, anything can be confusing at times, so feel free to contact our qualified Blue Air Heating and Air Conditioning team members with any questions you may have about your programmable thermostat.

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Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Photo of a person holding a jar of coins labeled "savings".

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

January 20, 2025

Want to heat and cool your Bastrop home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out? Gas burner flame abstraction long exposure.

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

December 11, 2024

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Austin home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

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Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep. Asian women She is in bed and was waking up in the morning. She felt very refreshed.

Your HVAC System Can Enhance Sleep

November 11, 2024

The sound of a well-maintained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is like a lullaby for a good night’s sleep.

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HVAC Technician performing maintenance on a heat pump.

4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

October 14, 2024

You depend on your system for comfort, and it’s our mission to help you. Whether you need to keep warm or cool down, we are here to help.

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