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Occasional freezes demand reliable heat. We install and service gas furnaces, heat pumps, and dual-fuel HVAC systems.
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Salt air corrodes AC equipment 2-3 times faster than inland air. Coastal Corpus Christi units often need replacement 5 years sooner without proper maintenance.
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Yes, you do. While South Texas winters are mild compared to the rest of the country, temperatures regularly drop into the 40s at night from December through February. Cold fronts occasionally bring freezing temperatures, and we see a hard freeze event at least once most winters. Without a functioning heating system, your home becomes uncomfortable quickly, and more importantly, your plumbing becomes vulnerable to freezing and bursting. Pipes in attics, exterior walls, and crawl spaces can freeze within a few hours during an unexpected cold snap. Beyond comfort and safety, most heating systems in South Texas are integrated with the AC, so maintaining both ensures your whole HVAC system operates properly year-round.
Heat pumps are often the ideal choice for Corpus Christi because our winters rarely push them beyond their efficient operating range. Heat pumps provide both cooling and heating in one system by reversing the refrigeration cycle. They’re highly efficient in mild climates and can reduce heating costs compared to electric resistance heat. Gas furnaces are also a solid option, especially for homeowners who want faster, more intense heat during cold snaps or who already have natural gas service to their home. Gas furnaces produce hotter air more quickly than heat pumps. Some homes use dual-fuel systems that combine a heat pump with a gas furnace backup, automatically switching to gas when temperatures drop low enough that the heat pump’s efficiency decreases. We can assess your home’s setup and recommend the best approach.
Once a year, ideally in the fall before you need it. Heating systems in South Texas sit idle for six to eight months while your AC does all the work. During that time, dust accumulates on components, electrical connections can loosen or corrode, and small problems can develop unnoticed. A fall tune-up catches these issues before that first cold night when you flip the thermostat to heat mode and discover something isn’t working. For heat pumps, which run year-round for both heating and cooling, maintenance should happen twice per year: once in spring before cooling season and once in fall before heating season. This keeps both functions operating efficiently.
A furnace generates heat by burning fuel (natural gas, propane) or using electric resistance coils. It creates heat directly and blows that warm air through your ductwork. A furnace only heats. A heat pump works differently. It doesn’t generate heat; it moves heat from one place to another using refrigerant. In summer, it moves heat from inside your home to outside, just like an air conditioner. In winter, it reverses that process and extracts heat from the outdoor air (yes, even cold air contains heat energy) and moves it inside. Heat pumps both heat and cool, so they replace your AC and furnace with one system. In mild climates like Corpus Christi, heat pumps are highly efficient. In extremely cold climates, furnaces have an advantage because heat pumps lose efficiency as temperatures approach and drop below freezing.
Several problems can cause a heating system to blow air that feels cool or lukewarm. Start with the basics: check that your thermostat is set to heat mode, not cool, and that the temperature setting is higher than the current room temperature. If those are correct, a dirty air filter might be restricting airflow so severely that the heat exchanger overheats and the system shuts down for safety. For gas furnaces, the pilot light may be out, the igniter may be failing, the gas valve may be malfunctioning, or the flame sensor may be dirty. For heat pumps, the system may be stuck in defrost mode, or the reversing valve that switches between heating and cooling may be stuck. A refrigerant leak can also reduce heating capacity. If your heater is blowing cold air, turn it off and call for service before the problem worsens.
It depends on the furnace’s age, the severity of the problem, and the cost of repair versus replacement. Furnaces can last 15 to 20 years or more with proper maintenance. If yours is under 12 years old and the repair is minor, like a failed igniter, a worn blower motor, or a faulty thermostat, repair usually makes sense. If the furnace is 15 years or older and needs a major repair like a cracked heat exchanger or a failed blower motor, compare the repair cost to the cost of a new system. If the repair is more than half the cost of replacement, put that money toward new equipment. Also consider efficiency. Older furnaces operate at 60 to 80 percent efficiency, while modern units exceed 95 percent. A new furnace can reduce your heating bills significantly.
Yes. We service all common heating system types found in Corpus Christi homes. This includes natural gas furnaces, propane furnaces, electric furnaces, heat pumps, dual-fuel systems, and packaged heating and cooling units. We also work on older systems that use floor furnaces or wall heaters, though we typically recommend upgrading to central heating if you’re investing in repairs. Whatever heating equipment is in your home, we can diagnose problems, perform maintenance, and recommend repairs or replacement. Our technicians are trained on all major brands and system configurations.
Furnaces generally last 15 to 20 years with proper maintenance. Some last even longer if they’re well-built and well-maintained. Heat pumps have a shorter lifespan, typically 10 to 15 years, because they run year-round for both heating and cooling and therefore accumulate more operating hours and wear. In coastal areas, salt air exposure can shorten the lifespan of the outdoor components of a heat pump just like it affects air conditioners. The key factor in either case is maintenance. Systems that receive annual professional maintenance consistently outlast neglected systems by years. Keeping filters clean, coils clear, and electrical components in good condition maximizes your equipment’s lifespan regardless of type.
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