Category: Heater

If you’re a long-time Austin homeowner, you’re likely familiar with the acronym HVAC, but have you ever wondered what it stands for, or what it means? In this short post on the Stan’s Heating, Air & Plumbing blog, we’ll explain just that and more. From understanding words like heating and ventilation, to learning how your […]

One of the most important parts of maintaining your home’s comfort is having an efficient, highly-functioning HVAC system. That begins with HVAC maintenance—the process of maintaining your heater, ventilation, and air conditioner by regularly inspecting it for problems, replacing what’s broken, and cleaning it to ensure it’s in tip-top shape. By investing in regular, bi-annual […]

Do you know how your HVAC system works? If not, you’re not alone! Many homeowners don’t really understand how their home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) functions, which can often help when it comes to understanding the mechanics of an HVAC repair in Austin. In this post, we’ll break down the basics of […]

There are many ways to prepare your home for winter. You’ll want to winterize your heat pump and drip your faucets, as well as insulate your pipes from freezing weather. Another vitally important (and easily overlooked) step is to ensure that your gas furnace is ready for winter, as well. This can ensure your furnace […]

Heating and air conditioning units are designed to cool the interior of a property based on the average temperature in the area. Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas have summers with average high temperatures of about 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and winters with average low temperatures of approximately 45 degrees Fahrenheit. If temperatures greatly exceed above […]

Homeowners in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas know how brutal it can be to live uncomfortably in a cold home with no functioning heating system. After the Winter Freeze of 2021, much of Central Texas experienced freezing temperatures with major loss of power and heating systems, resulting in extreme discomfort and in some cases, […]

Have questions about your heat pump system? We answer some frequently asked questions about heat pumps in our latest blog.

Furnace short cycling is when your furnace turns on and off in quick bursts, often leaving you cold and frustrated. Let’s look at four causes for this condition and how to fix it, and what to do when nothing else works.

Do you ever wonder how your heating and air conditioning usage habits stack up against your friends and neighbors? Well, we wondered about that too, so we decided to do a statistical study to see how people in Central Texas use their heat and AC.

The furnace pilot light is one of the most important parts of your heating system. Without it, your gas furnace won’t ignite no matter how high you set the thermostat. Luckily, your pilot light going out is usually one of the easiest fixes there is. Here’s how to get it back on.