You’ve likely experienced a power outage or two at some point in your life. However, our nation’s power grid is often something we take for granted and forget about. Yet, if it were to go down, due to an all too frequent cyberattack or physical damage, our routines would be disturbed for more than a few hours, potentially lasting days, months, or even years.

If the power grid goes down, millions of people would literally be left in the dark about what’s going to happen next. No power grid means no electricity, communications, or reliable transport of food and water coming in. Therefore, power isn’t something to play with. Once you’re in the midst of a nationwide outage, it’s too late to plan, and you’ll likely wish you did.

To help you prepare before time runs out, the prepping professionals at Comfort Experts Inc. compiled a list of items you can stock up on or install in case all electricity goes awry. 

Flashlights

Grabbing a few flashlights from the local hardware store, to keep on hand, helps bring immediate light in the case of a massive outage. This handy tool will help you see what you’re doing in the dark, so you can fire up a back generator or access emergency supplies. It’s especially useful at night when you don’t have the sun’s daylight to guide you.

Food and Water

Our commerce can’t flow without power. This means there wouldn’t be any more shipments of food or water coming in regularly. Stocking up on extra cans and cases of water is a helpful but temporary solution. Iodine drops help to convert dirty water into usable drinking water if you have to find it from unconventional sources when you eventually run out.

Backup Generators

Installing a generator as a precaution for power outages, gives you a backup energy source, differing from the nation’s main line. Even if the grid goes down, your generator can still power up and return some semblance of your daily life. Generators vary in size and capacity. Smaller models provide electricity to a few appliances, while larger ones power your entire home.

Solar Panel Installation

Finally, installing solar panels offers you a solution that isn’t dependent on the power grid or the lifespan of a generator. Solar panels convert the sun’s rays into usable electricity for your home. While generators run for hours at a time, they can wear out quickly when they are acting as your home’s main source of energy. Solar panels typically last around 25 years and only wean slightly in effectiveness when they are faced with a cloudy day.

Trust the professionals at Comfort Experts Inc. With Your Solar Panels

The experienced electricians at Comfort Experts Inc. in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas are here to help you power up your home during an outage or power grid failure. Don’t get stuck without power to your air conditioner during the summer heat. We specialize in solar panel repairs and installations, to provide you with the most reliable backup electricity options. Our professional electricians can walk you through our solar energy process with ease. 

Don’t hesitate to call us when you’re looking for solar upgrades. Reach us at, (817) 341-5149.

Toys for a Tune-Up

As always, the Comfort Experts team is committed to doing everything we can to serve the members of our community. From delivering affordable, reliable HVAC, plumbing and electrical  services to performing community service, we take great pride in serving those around us both on and off the clock. With the holiday season quickly approaching, our team wants to do our part in helping America’s less fortunate children. We are proud to announce that we are partnering with Toys for Tots again this year to provide you with a very special offer.

An Exciting Limited-Time Offer

From November 1^st through December 10^th, 2024, when you donate a brand-new, unwrapped toy, you will receive a complimentary furnace tune-up. That’s right, all you have to do is present your Comfort Experts technician with a toy and you can claim a free furnace tune-up!

Last year our valued customers donated toys and assisted the Comfort Experts team with over 100 new toys for kids in need. In 2024 we want to set a new record! The Marine’s Toys for Tots program makes sure that children who might not receive a gift has an opportunity to experience the joy of Christmas. Help us to make the holiday season merry and bright for more children by donating a toy! And enjoy a safer heating season with a free heating tune-up!

*Note: The toy must be valued at $20 or more in order to redeem this offer. Simply mention this offer to the Customer Service Representative when you call in, provide a toy, and claim your tune-up.

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Benefits of a Furnace Tune-Up

Routine furnace maintenance is the key to everlasting comfort! Many homeowners end up skipping out on furnace tune-ups and paying the price when their heating system fails much faster than it should have. Instead of dealing with frustrating breakdowns, you should schedule a furnace tune-up.

Some of the key benefits of furnace maintenance include:

• Enhanced comfort: Say goodbye to cold spots and weak airflow when you schedule furnace maintenance. Your system will deliver a powerful, even heating, guaranteed to help you and your family stay cozy all winter long.
• Improved indoor air quality: During maintenance, your technician cleans out your system and changes your filter, which means your home won’t be blasted with tons of built-up dust, dirt, dander, and other air pollutants.
• Energy efficiency: Furnaces in peak working order do not waste a ton of energy when heating a home. Routine maintenance helps your system run better, which reduces energy consumption.
• Extended lifespan: Unmaintained systems experience a ton of wear and tear, which leads to frequent breakdowns and early system failure. On the other hand, properly maintained furnaces last up to five years longer than those that aren’t.
• Savings: Well-maintained furnaces don’t waste a ton of energy and don’t break down often. That means you can expect to save tons of money on your utility bills and by not paying for costly repairs!
• Peace of mind: Is there anything worse than when your furnace breaks down in the middle of winter, leaving your family in the cold? We don’t think so either. By scheduling a professional tune-up, you can rest easy knowing your system won’t break down because it is in the best shape possible.

Since 1962, the experts at Comfort Experts have provided exceptional, affordable heating and cooling services to countless residents. When you turn to us for a furnace tune-up, you can rest easy knowing your system is in the hands of the most qualified professionals around.

For any questions about our limited-time Toys for a Tune-Up offer, please contact us online or by calling (817) 587-8859. We look forward to serving you!

HVAC Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

As a homeowner, there are a lot of things to worry about around the house. From plumbing to the electricity to air quality to temperature, it’s a lot to manage. It can be hard to learn all you can about these various systems, which is why we want to help.

Since we’re the experts when it comes to home comfort, we want to give you some tips to manage your HVAC in the most effective and efficient way possible. Read on for helpful information on keeping your HVAC running smoothly.

Change Your Air Filters Regularly

One of the best ways to maintain your air conditioning and heating system is to change out the air filters. The general time frame is every 30 to 90 days, but this varies depending on your home size, system, and use.

Air filters are a key component of the HVAC system. They remove harmful particles like dust from the air as it passes through the unit, keeping your air clean and comfortable. When the filter gets clogged, it can hinder airflow, making your air conditioner or furnace work harder. This drives up your energy bills and increases wear and tear on your system.

Changing out the filters requires only a few minutes of your time and can save you money!

Keep the System Clean

Since so much air passes through your system, and with your AC unit having a portion outdoors, it’s inevitable that it will get dirty. Cleaning your system is easy, with just some wiping down or dusting.

Check your outdoor unit for any fallen branches or leaves that may be stuck inside. These may damage the fan or prevent airflow, so it’s best to remove them. Plus, you can wipe down the sides of the unit to remove any dirt that has built up.

Inside, wipe down your air vents to remove dust. You can even take a vacuum to the vent opening and clear out any area you can reach.

Manage Your Temperature

The way you manage your home temperature has a major impact both on your comfort and your system efficiency. The recommended indoor temperature for maximum efficiency is 78 degrees.

When you leave home, adjust the temperature up or down depending on the season. This will save you money, as you won’t be cooling or heating an empty home! And if you upgrade to a smart thermostat, this process can happen much easier and will be more precise.

Also, if you get home and it’s really hot inside, resist the temptation to crank the AC until it cools down. Set the thermostat to the temperature you usually have and maybe run some fans to help circulate air.

Don’t Skip Annual Maintenance

If your HVAC system is running smoothly, you may wonder why it’s necessary to have a professional perform a tune-up every year. But a tune-up is exactly what your system needs before being used on a daily basis! Trust us, the nominal cost of a tune-up is much less than that of a major repair when your system fails.

An HVAC technician will do a complete overview of your system and make sure it is running smoothly, and figure out any areas of improvement. They’ll check all connections, wiring, component stability, and more. When they’re done, your unit will work like new! This is crucial for maintaining efficiency and reducing the chance of significant breakdowns during the peak season.

Keeping You Comfortable

When you want your home to be at peak comfort, the team at Comfort Experts Inc. is here to help. Our expert technicians will ensure your HVAC system is running at peak efficiency. Call us today at (817) 341-5149 to set up your annual tune-up.

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Fellow North Texans!

It has been a challenging week for all of us. The last time we had a severe dose of winter weather like this was 10 years ago. Unfortunately, we can’t count on it being another ten years before we face severe weather again. Knowing it will happen again means we need to do our best to be better prepared. Imagine the shock some of our fellow homeowners are facing with $10,000 electric bills!

It’s incredible and frightening at the same time!

Now is the time to act. Preparing for the future is the only thing that makes sense.

High Efficiency

Congratulations to those of you who have already upgraded your heating and air systems! As the electric companies recoup their increased expenses by raising electric rates, you’ll experience higher but less intense bills than your neighbors. If your heating and air system is over 10 years of age, now is an excellent time to have us out for a completely free design, service, and evaluation of how low your utility costs can be. New systems can cut your current bills in half and protect you from the price increases to come.

Generators

Power outages are inevitable here in North Texas. We’ve become used to running water, lights, refrigerators, and other electric devices as a routine part of our daily existence. When the power goes out, we don’t want to be unprepared. A generator can keep you from sitting in a completely dark house while you lose all the contents of your refrigerator and risk additional damage from frozen pipes. Generators can run on gasoline, diesel or propane, and they typically have two electrical outlets.

Solar

Solar Power can dramatically cut your utility bills and can also provide power to your home with a battery backup system when an outage strikes. As electric prices start to increase, solar power makes even more sense financially.

As always, we’re here to help! Give us a call for more information.
Call (817) 341-5149 or contact us online.

Here at Comfort Experts, our employees are the heart of our company. Our team is made up of the most talented, hardworking, thoughtful, and compassionate individuals that make us proud to come to work each and every day. We are incredibly humbled to find that our employees are just as crazy about us as we are about them. In fact, Comfort Experts has been recognized by the National Association for Business Resources as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2021!

This honor is only bestowed upon companies that have the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach. Each year, the National Association for Business Resources identifies numerous best human resources practices and uses an independent research firm to evaluate companies throughout the Fort Worth area based on this set of categories.

Categories considered include, but are not limited to:

• Compensation
• Benefits
• Engagement and retention
• Employee education and development
• Employee enrichment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Work-life balance

In this year’s Best and Brightest competition, there was an increased focus on companies who used their voices for important actions regarding their employees’ overall safety and well-being. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Comfort Experts has demonstrated leadership and forward thinking that kept our business going strong and our employees taken care of.

Comfort Experts is honored to be recognized as one of Dallas Fort Worth’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® this year and we are committed to continuing to adhere to the highest standards in employee care.

Call (817) 341-5149 or contact us online to learn more about our incredible team.