How Extreme Texas Heat Wears Down HVAC Systems in Colleyville

According to Heat.gov, extreme heat can be defined as a “period of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90°F for at least two to three days.” Colleyville definitely falls in this category, with average daily temperatures in June, July, and August reaching this benchmark, with September often also doing so. 

Pair those high temperatures with Tarrant County’s high humidity, and you have a situation that can make it challenging for many older people to comfortably breathe and also poses risks for young children, people with health conditions, and more.

So, although well-functioning air conditioning systems can feel quite luxurious, they are also important for your family’s well-being as they help to create a more healthful indoor environment. As just part of that, AC helps your family sleep well at night so that you can all remain rested for work, school, and other activities.

To keep your HVAC system operating well and to enjoy its benefits, schedule regular HVAC maintenance in Colleyville, TX. 

In this post, we’ll share more insights into how the extreme Texas heat can shorten the lifespan of an AC system along with time-tested solutions. 

It’s the Heat AND the Humidity

The same two factors that can make Texans feel hot and miserable during the peak of extreme summer heat make air conditioning systems need to work especially hard. The AC system is designed to:

• lower the temperature in your home by pushing the heat outdoors
• remove excess moisture from the indoor air to reduce the humidity

As temperatures rise in the town formerly known as Bransford, the air conditioning systems inside people’s homes must run longer to reach the desired temperature indoors. Plus, the evaporator coil must work overtime to manage humidity levels as they rise.

How well this works can vary by the age and type of the Colleyville home. Many modern homes come with eco-friendly designs and smart technology that can include smart thermostats that help to manage indoor residential climates. These features can clearly help, particularly when the system regularly and professionally receives AC maintenance services. 

Many of Colleyville’s luxury estates also come equipped with these forward-looking features. But, here’s something to consider. These high-end homes are often custom-built, which gives the owners more ability to request changes in the architectural plans. 

When this happens, if the builder didn’t make corresponding changes in the HVAC system, then a home could have an AC unit that’s either too small or too big for the job that it needs to do.

Too Small and Too Big HVAC Systems Can Cause Problems

Intuitively, it can make sense why a too-small unit wouldn’t be up to the challenge that the extreme heat of the Lone Star State can present. An oversized system, though, can present its own issues, leading to the shortcycling phenomenon. Shortcycling refers to when the following happens with an HVAC system. It:

• rapidly cools a home, which includes around where the thermostat is located
• features a thermostat that registers the cooling temperatures and, when they reach the designated degree, this triggers the AC system to shut off

Here’s what can happen next:

• the rest of the home hasn’t cooled down enough for the comfort levels desired by the homeowners
• soon, the air conditioning system turns on again, which causes an on-and-off cycling pattern that is shorter than the ideal length of ten to twenty minutes in between cooling cycles
• with this pattern, the HVAC system doesn’t have time to remove enough moisture from the indoor air, which keeps humidity levels higher than what’s needed for the residents to feel cool and comfortable

Although the specifics of each situation can vary, extreme heat can cause HVAC units to work too hard, wearing down parts faster than they were intended to last. Besides a home’s size, another factor exists: its layout.

Colleyville contains attractive townhomes with community amenities, built for low-maintenance living. If the HVAC system wasn’t optimally designed for the layout of a particular unit, then suboptimal AC performance can be the result. 

Dust and Debris Complicate AC Operations

The hot, humid climate of Colleyville serves as an environment where dust storms occur. For residents, the pollutants and allergens can make it more challenging to breathe outdoors and trigger allergies and asthma. 

When dust, debris, dead leaves, pollen, cottonwood fluff, and more accumulate around an AC system’s outdoor unit in the dust storm’s wind, this can prevent the unit’s condenser coil from working as well as it should. This, in turn, causes the system to have to work too hard, which can damage the system and shorten its lifespan.

Excess dust also means that indoor air filters must be changed more often. When that doesn’t happen frequently enough, the clogged filter lowers the effectiveness of the system’s airflow and forces the blower motor to work too hard, and can trigger frozen evaporator coils. 

Regular HVAC maintenance in Colleyville, TX will help to protect the system. If you’d like to enjoy improved indoor air quality, Moss also offers professional air filtration solutions that can: 

• enhance how your home feels 
• help you to breathe in healthier air more comfortably
• facilitate your HVAC system running more efficiently and effectively

 As a bonus, less dust can settle on your furniture, counters, appliances, and so forth, streamlining dusting.

Another solution: professional residential dehumidifiers installed by Moss that also aid in mold and mildew prevention. Our experts will: 

• customize our solutions to your specific home’s size, layout, orientation towards the sun, and additional factors to find the optimal system to your home climate challenges
• integrate the unit into your existing HVAC system, providing you with a whole-house solution that operates quietly and automatically with no switches to flip on and off or settings to manually adjust
• tackle the problem at its source, providing you with a balanced system that:
  • reduces humidity
  • improves your indoor air quality
  • protects your health
• provide you with peace of mind

We know that your time is valuable. So, when you contact us for HVAC maintenance in Colleyville, TX, just let us know what other topics you’d like to discuss (like air filtration, a dehumidifier, or other subjects), and we’ll provide you with the information you need with no sales pressure.

Benefits of Choosing Moss Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

Moss provides proactive solutions for long-lasting comfort via an HVAC system that runs smoothly and efficiently all year long. We believe that your Colleyville home is the place where you should enjoy the most comfort, and that is our core focus as we provide dependable HVAC solutions with second-to-none expertise.

Other reasons why people choose Moss include our:

• Skills: Technicians can only join our team if they’re extremely good at home climate management. So, when a Moss professional arrives at your home, you can proceed with confidence and peace of mind.
• Authenticity: We are transparent in what our inspection and diagnostics reveal about your HVAC system, sharing genuine insights into what we recommend now and in the future. Our estimates are clear and detailed.
• Innovative: We provide our customers with the optimal solutions for their specific scenario, avoiding cookie-cutter responses and rush jobs. Because of this approach, we’re often called in to repair work done by our competitors. 
• Dedicated: Your comfort is our commitment as we provide HVAC solutions with service guarantees and parts and labor warranties.

Reach out for your HVAC maintenance in Colleyville, TX, to protect your system and your family’s comfort.