Katy winters are mild most of the time, but a cold front can drop temperatures below freezing overnight. When that happens, a heater that sat unused for eight months is often the first thing to fail. A pre-season tune-up is the simplest way to make sure your system starts when you need it. It also helps you avoid an emergency call on the coldest night of the year.
Texas Star Heating & Cooling provides heating repair, furnace tune-ups and heat pump service to homeowners throughout Katy, TX. We are a licensed HVAC contractor (TACLA 27731C), an American Standard dealer, and available 7 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week.
Why Katy Homes Need a Heating Check Every Fall
Most Katy homes have a gas furnace or heat pump installed in the attic. After a long Texas summer, attic temperatures can exceed 130 degrees, which is hard on wiring, igniters and other components. Dust also builds up on burners and sensors during the months the system sits idle.
Common problems after a long summer include:
- Dirty flame sensors that shut the furnace off after a few minutes
- Weak igniters that fail on the first cold morning
- Clogged filters that restrict airflow and overheat the system
- Heat pumps that are low on refrigerant or stuck in the wrong mode
A tune-up catches these problems while they are still minor and inexpensive to fix.
What a Furnace or Heat Pump Tune-Up Includes
During a heating tune-up in Katy, our technician will:
- Inspect and clean the burners and flame sensor
- Test the igniter and safety controls
- Check the heat exchanger for cracks, which can leak carbon monoxide
- Inspect gas connections and venting
- Test heat pump defrost operation, reversing valve and auxiliary heat
- Check refrigerant levels on heat pump systems
- Tighten electrical connections and test capacitors
- Replace or check the air filter
- Verify the thermostat is reading and cycling correctly
We explain what we find as we go. If something needs attention, you will know the options before any work is done. Our approach is repair first: if a repair makes sense, we will not push a replacement.
Signs Your Heater Needs Repair
Call for heating repair in Katy if you notice any of the following:
- The furnace starts, then shuts off after a few minutes
- The system blows cold or lukewarm air
- A burning smell that lasts more than the first few minutes of the season
- Banging, squealing or rattling from the attic
- The heat pump runs constantly but the house will not warm up
- Your energy bill jumps with no change in usage
- The carbon monoxide detector goes off. If this happens, leave the home and call 911 first.
Stay Covered with a Maintenance Agreement
The easiest way to keep your system in shape is a Texas Star maintenance agreement. It covers a heating tune-up every fall and a cooling tune-up every spring, so your system is checked before each hard season. Agreement customers also receive priority scheduling when the weather turns and demand spikes.
Ask about a maintenance agreement during your next visit, or call 281-686-6861 for details.
Serving Homeowners Across Katy, TX
We provide heating and cooling service throughout Katy, including Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Firethorne, Elyson, Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows and Old Katy, in the 77449, 77450, 77493 and 77494 zip codes. We also serve Cypress, Tomball, Waller, Spring and the greater Houston area.
Schedule Heating Service in Katy Today
Do not wait for the first freeze to find out your heater has a problem. Call Texas Star Heating & Cooling at 281-686-6861to schedule your heating tune-up or repair. We are open 7 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week.
Texas Star Heating & Cooling | Licensed HVAC Contractor TACLA 27731C | Regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation