Heating and Cooling Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my heating and cooling system needs to be replaced?

If your system is more than ten years old, then, like a ten-year-old car, it could start to give you trouble. At a point, it may be time to consider a new high efficient home comfort system. The additional comfort and reliability alone may be enough for a new system, not to mention the possibility of a dramatic utility savings.

Will a new system save me money?

The home comfort industry , like all electronic industries, has made great gains in technology. Today's home comfort systems are over 100% more efficient than those made a decade ago.

How do I know which system is right for my home?

The houses on your block may look alike, but each is quite different. By having a complete home inspection performed by a Darville Home Comfort Specialist, you can be sure you have a system that is perfect for your house and your life style. Our Home Comfort Specialist will spend time with the most important element of designing a heating and cooling system - you.

How do I figure out what size system I need?

Again, our Home Comfort Specialist will thoroughly inspect your home including insulation values, size of the living area, skylights, windows and all the other factors that contribute to accurately sizing a heating and cooling system. We want to tailor a system to fit your specific situation.

What are the advantages of the different kinds of heating systems?

Natural gas heat is the most prominent type of heating found in the Permian Basin. New natural gas furnaces provide clean, efficient warmth and today's multi-stage, variable speed furnaces are much improved over the old gas behemoths of the past.

Heat Pumps are the most environmentally friendly, as well as the most generally efficient and comfort conscience systems available. Heat pumps actually move heat, rather than create it, to provide outstanding temperature and humidity control along with very efficient operation. Compared to straight electric or liquid propane heat a Heat Pump can be expected to provide 2-2.5 times more heat per dollar spent on utilities.

Straight electric furnaces - are the most inexpensive systems and are great for applications that require minimum heat.

Liquid propane gas (LPG) systems are designed for those applications where the electric and natural gas services are too small or non-existent. Propane is brought to your location and stored on your property, so these are generally restricted to locations outside of the city limits.

Do you have payment plans available?

Financial assistance is available on all our Home Comfort Systems with many financing programs available. You could get an interest rate as low as 7.5% (wac), and we'll take care of all the paper work for you.

Will I have to reduct my house if I get a new heating or cooling system?

Not necessarily. Even if your ductwork is the original materials, it can often be reused with a new heating and cooling system. Of course, a new super insulated air duct system would provide optimum airflow and efficiency for each room of the house. A Darville Home Comfort Specialist can thoroughly inspect your existing air distribution system and suggest what is right for you.

Plumbing Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my heating and cooling system needs to be replaced?

According to a major manufacturer, the average life expectancy of a residential water heater in West Texas is about five years. A water heater over three years old should be watched for moisture on or around the water heater, or signs of rust around the top or bottom covers (which could indicate a small leak). Popping and gurgling noises could also indicate that the tank is loosing efficiency because of sediment build up inside the tank. Remember that a water heater never fails at a convenient time. If your water heater is over 5-years old or is showing any of the above signs, a new high efficiency water heater with a 10-tear warranty might be in order.

Do you handle all kinds of clogs and leaks?

Our licensed service plumbers are capable of handling any plumbing problems, including water and gas leaks, drain stoppages, and drain inspections, main lines and dripping faucets. Every leak or stoppage, no matter how big and small, is important.

How can I know what it is going to cost to handle my plumbing problems?

We cannot know what a repair is going to take until we have made a thorough inspection. However, for a small diagnostic fee of $39.00 ($59.00 after hours) a licensed service plumber will be dispatched to your house to inspect your plumbing problem. After a thorough inspection the cost of the repair will be discussed and approved by you before the work is done using No Matter What Pricing - No surprises!

What do I do about Mold?

The leaks and drips in the dark and unseen places housing your water and drain pipes are choice locations for mold to start and trive unseen. Your chances of becoming the next mold statistic are greatly reduced if you'll properly maintain your home's plumbing, and cooling systems. Mold requires moisture to grow; therefore, if you eliminate the source of the moisture you'll eliminate the chance of mold growth. Fight mold before it starts.