Know When to Call the HVAC Pros

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

We’re all for people being self-reliant. Everyone should know how to change a tire, drive a stick shift or set up a wireless home network. Well, that last one is actually kind of tough. But if you can learn how to do it, be prepared for all your

Snakes, Birds, Lizards and Air Conditioners Don’t Mix

Thursday, July 2nd, 2015

We had to chuckle when we heard that a snake stuck inside an air conditioning unit made headline news. At Daffan Mechanical, we see this kind of stuff all the time, but it never crossed our minds to call the Hood County News. Maybe next time we wi

Energy Department Invests in Future HVAC Systems

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

Each year, the Department of Energy sets aside a few million bucks to encourage research and development for “next generation” HVAC systems. The DOE recently announced that it is investing a total of $8 million in several research projects aim

Scientists Develop a Cool Concept: Send Heat from Buildings into Space

Friday, June 26th, 2015

Nerd alert! Yes, we’re proud to say we’re big HVAC geeks here at Daffan Mechanical. We love all things about ACs, heaters, heat exchangers, ductwork, insulation, thermodynamics … the list goes on and on. So a radical idea for cooling buil

Air Conditioner Thieves Face Big Federal Punishment

Thursday, June 25th, 2015

Air Conditioner Thieves Face Big Federal Punishment due to the Federal Clean Air Act. If you know anyone (and hopefully you don’t)who is stealing HVAC equipment and selling the units’ copper and aluminum for their scrap value, here is something

Checking for Common Air Conditioning Problems

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015

The heat is on! This is the time of year that the temperature begins flirting with triple digits. Let’s hope the electricity grid is ready for everyone’s humming air conditioners. Of course, keeping your air conditioner running as it should

10 Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool and Comfortable

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015

The average high temperatures for May in Granbury, Texas are between 63-83 degrees, according to www.usclimatedata.com. That sounds great, but you probably noticed we hit a high of 91 on April 2nd! Let’s hope it’s not a harbinger of a long,

Don’t Wait Until it Fails! A Proactive Strategy for HVAC Equipment Replacement

Monday, June 1st, 2015

We can feel those temperatures creeping up. This last weekend of May, the forecast calls for 80-plus degrees. As we’ve been saying for the past couple weeks, this is the time to make sure your HVAC system has a good check up. Call Daffan Mecha

It’s Time for Summer HVAC Maintenance

Friday, May 29th, 2015

Summer is almost here! Let’s welcome that warm Texas sun, chirping birds and frisky jackrabbits. It’s time to start thinking about your seasonal maintenance for your HVAC system. Contact Daffan Mechanical by phone, email or through our web sit

Future Looks Bright for Ductless HVAC Systems

Thursday, May 21st, 2015

As manufacturers pursue a goal of innovation and improvement in their ductless HVAC offerings, the market for these systems is growing at a furious pace in the U.S. Navigant Research predicts the North American market will grow at a compound annua