Which Furnace Filter Is Best for Your HVAC System?

February 10, 2022

A furnace filter is a vital component of your HVAC system. The filter sits in between your return air duct and furnace, and it works to trap dust and other airborne particles from getting into the furnace and potentially damaging its components. A high-quality furnace filter can also improve your home’s indoor air quality by trapping pollen, mold spores, dust mites, bacteria and other allergens and pollutants. If the filter is missing or you don’t use the right filter, it could drastically reduce the lifespan of your HVAC system and increase the need for repairs. Therefore, it is essential that

Continue Reading
company icon

Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Your Furnace or Heat Pump

January 11, 2022

As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of all the different places that dirt can accumulate. In many ways, this is one of the most frustrating parts of being a homeowner since it takes extra time to remove this hard-to-reach dirt. Like any other appliance, your furnace or heat pump needs regular cleanings to ensure it can operate perfectly throughout the winter in San Antonio. While the pros at Beyer Air Conditioning & Heating always clean your system during annual maintenance, here are a few tips to help you perform this process yourself if you want to do it more often. Turn

Continue Reading
company icon

What to Ask Your HVAC Technician After a Heating Repair

January 4, 2022

With the cold weather often comes the need for a heating repair. If you’ve already turned your heat on and noticed that it isn’t heating your home as it should, an HVAC technician can repair it for you. After it’s been repaired, you can increase the chances of it continuing to run properly and not needing the same repair in the future just by asking the right questions. If your HVAC system needs a heating repair, here are some questions that you should ask the technician afterward. What Caused the Problem? If you know

Continue Reading
company icon

What Is the Right Size Furnace for My Household?

December 20, 2021

When searching for a new furnace, you don’t simply go to the nearest appliance store to pick one. It is important to get the right size to meet your household heating needs while effectively managing energy bills. We recommend you get in touch with experienced HVAC technicians to help with furnace selection and installation. What Happens If You Get the Wrong Size Furnace? You’ll be looking for a slew of problems if you get the wrong sized furnace for your home. It will be challenging to escape chilly weather in winter, and your power

Continue Reading
company icon

How to Determine the Energy Efficiency of Your Heater

December 13, 2021

If you’re planning on installing a new heating system, it’s important to purchase the right type of heater. Some heating systems will use more energy than others, so it’s important to know how much energy your heater will use before purchasing one. It may also be helpful to know how much money you can save by purchasing a more efficient system. To find an estimate of the amount of energy your heater uses, you’ll need to determine the heating load (how much heat is needed at any given time). The type of space, its size, insulation levels, and other factors

Continue Reading
company icon

Is My Furnace Up to Code?

December 6, 2021

If you are planning to sell your home anytime soon, it might be a good idea to find out if your furnace is up to current building codes. A furnace that is not up to code could give potential buyers a negotiating point on the price. Also, you want to make sure that it is up to code so that it does not pose a fire hazard, but how do you know if your furnace would pass inspection? What Might Cause Your Furnace to Be Out of Code Even if your furnace was installed professionally by

Continue Reading
company icon

Tips to Prep for a Successful Furnace Replacement

November 16, 2021

When your furnace is reaching the end of its lifespan, it’s time to consider upgrading. A furnace replacement is both a time-consuming and costly investment for any homeowner. To help ensure that your installation process goes smoothly, you want to follow the tips that we’re going to outline below. Prep Your Budget While purchasing a replacement furnace is not going to be as expensive as purchasing an entire furnace system for your newly constructed home, it can still be costly. A new furnace can run anywhere between $3,000 and $8,000 depending on its specific heating

Continue Reading
company icon

Ways to Conserve Heat in Your House This Winter

November 9, 2021

If you are looking for ways to keep your home warmer and save on your heating bills this winter, our staff at Beyer Air Conditioning & Heating compiled several tips so you can ensure that you are doing the most possible to keep your home heated well. Whether you have a large home or a small and cozy home, there are many affordable things you can do to make sure that everyone in your home is as comfortable as possible all winter. Get a Programmable Thermostat A programmable thermostat is a great way to save money and conserve heat. You

Continue Reading
company icon

What Do You Do If Your Heat Goes Out?

November 2, 2021

While winters around San Antonio are fairly mild, you still need your heating system to keep your family comfortable during the colder months. As we’ve seen, there are crazy winter storms that even hit Texas, and one of these can be the straw that finally breaks the camel’s back and causes your heating to fail. In addition to calling for a technician to evaluate your system, here are some other steps to take if your heat goes out. What Are the Symptoms? Before discussing what you should do if your heat goes out, it’s important to

Continue Reading
company icon

6 Steps to Relight Your Furnace Pilot Light

September 3, 2021

If you own a gas heating system, it probably has a pilot light, a small blue flame that ignites the burners to start the heating process. New furnaces use an electric igniter. Once the pilot light goes off, the unit stops circulating hot air leaving you in the cold. There are various reasons why the pilot light extinguishes. They include a strong draft, faulty thermocouple, or dirt build-up on the unit’s openings. Luckily you can resolve this issue by re-lighting the pilot light. The process is relatively easy, but the steps may vary based on the type of heating system

Continue Reading
company icon