Air conditioning is an amazing invention. It makes those hot Texas summers bearable. Who doesn’t love walking through a doorway on a summer day and being greeted by a blast of cool air?  There are many types of air conditioning available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In this blog post, Cote’s Mechanical will […]

Air conditioning is a wonderful thing. It makes living in hot climates and summers more comfortable. However, air conditioning also has its drawbacks. Air conditioners have the potential to circulate contaminated air around your home, leading to health issues such as sickness and allergic reactions. These are commonly called “air conditioner allergies,” although this is […]

How to Prevent Air Conditioner Failure No matter the season, air conditioner failure is the absolutely last thing any Texan needs. It’s expensive, it’s inconvenient, and it’s an all-around headache—literally and metaphorically. Here are the 5 best tips to follow now to ensure you’ll have a functioning air conditioner when you need it most in […]

When it comes to keeping your home comfortable during the summer months, there are two popular options: central air conditioning units and ductless mini-split units. These cooling systems operate in very different ways—and each comes with its own inherent advantages. By having a better understanding of how these systems work and what their unique selling […]

Having trouble with your HVAC unit? Does the correct temperature always seem out of reach? You might want to take a look at your thermostat. The thermostat is the communication center between you and your HVAC unit. When your thermostat fails, your HVAC unit will not know when to come on and the air in […]

Sometimes you know something is wrong, but you’re just not quite sure what, which means you don’t know what steps you should be taking. Below, you’ll find some common HVAC issues and their solutions so that you can figure out what’s not quite right and fix it quickly. What to Do When Your Air Filter is Dirty […]

Nowadays, most people don’t really understand the mechanics of the machines they use every day. Part of the reason is that these machines have become increasingly specialized and complicated, but part of the reason is also that people no longer have the inclination to understand the intricacies of all the machines in their lives. Knowing […]

Air conditioners are life-savers during the hot summer months. They help give us some much-needed relief from the hot Texas sun and temperatures as they cool down the rooms around us. However, sometimes they may omit a strange smell that makes you pause and raises your concern on whether you should turn the air conditioner […]

The intense heat from the hot summer months has many people keeping a closer eye out for their air conditioning unit. A broken unit in the middle of a hot summer day can leave your house feeling like an oven, so it seems natural that you would do everything in your power to prevent that […]

Creating a more energy-efficient home helps the environment while also reducing your utility bills. One suggestion that HVAC technicians have for reducing energy usage is adding an attic fan. But do attic fans really work? Read on to learn more about the different types of attic fans and how they can benefit your home. Whole House Attic […]