RESOURCES
At Central City Air we believe in fully informing our customers about their Air Conditioning, Heating and Ventilation systems so they can make the wisest decision for their “life breathing apparatus” as our founder David Debien used to call it.
LATEST ARTICLES
Most of these articles were authored by David Debien. Their origin varies from David’s original HVAC course at the Houston Community College Owner Builder Center, to features in the New York Times, Houston Chronicle, and Contracting Business or articles written in response to recent inquires.
What is the best filter?
Q: What is the best type of air filter to use in the return air ? I've used the Filtrete 1000 (red) filter but it [...]
How hard is it to add another AC system?
Q: I've got a two story house and only one unit, The downstairs and upstairs are always quite a bit difference in [...]
How to eliminate dust
Q: It seems like my house pulls dust into the house through electrical outlets, smoke detectors, light fixtures... [...]
Why is my plenum rusting?
Q: I am fixing to buy a house that is 5 years old and while inspecting it I noticed on the AC unit for the upstair [...]
Vacation A/C Settings
Q: I'll be on vacation for a month in July. I live in Houston. what would be a safe setting for my ac unit. I'd li [...]
Expansion valve sizing
Q: If we were to install a 3 ton condenser and a smaller 2.5 ton coil, what size should the TX valve be? 2.5 or 3 [...]
ASK THE EXPERTS
As long as Central City Air has had a website, we have had our “Ask Dave” page. It has always been a place where our customers and visitors could ask David Debien questions about their air conditioning and heating systems. Even though David has passed, we still offer our website visitors the same expertise and technical answers to all of their questions. We have a team of seasoned professionals on hand to answer any question you may have.
What should I do if lightning strikes my HVAC system?
Q: What should I do if lightning strikes and burns out my electrical HVAC component [...]
How does leak dye work?
Q: How does a dye test work to locate a refrigerant leak in my system? It’s fairly [...]
Should I have my ducts cleaned or replaced?
Q: How do I know if I should have the air ducts in my home cleaned, repaired or rep [...]
Is R22 refrigerant still available?
Q: I still have a system that uses the old R22 refrigerant. When did the change to [...]
What do I do when my condenser is iced up?
Q: My unit outside has ice on the lines. What is causing this to happen? You notic [...]
VIDEO LIBRARY
At Central City Air, we enjoy having a relationship with our customers. We spend a lot of time making sure that they are satisfied and getting the best service. Most of our regular customers know their technicians and System Design Consultants by name. We encourage all of our potential customers to view these promotional videos.
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