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Eat, Drink, Be Merry and Save on Heating and Electricity this Holiday Season

Friday, December 12th, 2014

We’ve been blessed with great weather in the Hood County / Granbury, Texas area the past couple of weeks. Who would have thought we would see 70-degree days in December, especially with memories of last season’s winter freeze fresh in our minds?

New 14 SEER A/C and Heat Pump Standards Go Into Effect on Jan. 1, 2015

Monday, December 8th, 2014

New Dept. of Energy regulations will be enforced on January 1st!  The minimum SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) standards are meant to reduce the energy used by heating and air conditioning systems. What will this mean for Texas consumers?

New Gadgets and Technology Make Your Home Comfortable

Wednesday, November 26th, 2014

Popular Science has come out with Best of What’s New 2014, the magazine’s annual list of cool new technologies that may (or may not) have a big impact on the world in the near future. It’s one of our favorite annual features, and the magazin

Top 5 Energy-Saving Tips for Winter

Monday, November 17th, 2014

We just had the first below-freezing temperatures of the season in the Granbury, Texas area. We hope everyone was prepared and didn’t shiver under the blankets the past couple of nights. But we understand sometimes life gets in the way of the

Stay Safe: Get Your Furnace Inspected Before Cold Weather Arrives!

Monday, November 10th, 2014

Teeth-chattering weather is just about here! We were looking at the 10-day weather forecast for Granbury, Texas and noticed we’re in for a spell of 30-degree temps beginning Tuesday, Nov. 11. We’ve pulled out our winter gloves, hats and jacket

Design and Installation of HVAC Systems is Critical for Energy Efficiency

Monday, November 3rd, 2014

Making an investment in the latest and greatest energy-efficient HVAC equipment is a smart move, because it can save you lots of money in the long run. But to gain these benefits, it is absolutely critical for the HVAC system to be designed correctly

U.S. Home Heating Costs Predicted to Drop This Winter

Tuesday, October 21st, 2014

Ebola, ISIS, Ukraine … turn on the TV or radio, and all we see and hear is bad news. Well, we’re happy to share some good news for the upcoming winter season in regard to your heating bills. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says m

HVAC Industry Looking to Meet Demand for Young, Skilled Workers

Wednesday, October 15th, 2014

Have you ever considered a career in the HVAC industry? The outlook for HVAC jobs is very good. The demand for HVAC and other skilled trades–truck drivers, plumbers, electricians, mechanics, etc.–is growing as the baby boomer generation moves on

New Furnace Technology Delivers 97 Percent Efficiency

Friday, October 3rd, 2014

Call us crazy, but here at Daffan Cooling & Heating we really get excited about furnaces, especially now that cooler mornings are arriving here in the Granbury area. Every year, furnace technology gets better and better, and we love to see the new

Texas Electric Grid Ready for Winter Cold

Friday, September 26th, 2014

Don’t worry about rolling blackouts this winter, says the operator of the electric distribution grid that serves the Granbury area (and most of the rest of Texas). The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) this month released its project