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Protecting Your HVAC System During a Texas Winter Storm: A The ColonyHomeowner's Guide

Homeowners throughout The Colony and the Lewisville ISD area bring this topic up often, particularly those near Denton County. This guide covers what we tell them.

For The Colony Homeowners

We service homes throughout The Colony, from those near Lake Lewisville to neighborhoods further out, and this topic comes up regularly regardless of which part of Lewisville ISD a home falls in. The fundamentals don't change by zip code, but knowing the local housing stock helps us know what to expect before we even arrive.

The Colony, zoned to Lewisville ISD, sits along Lake Lewisville with a mostly established housing stock built out over the past few decades. Lake-adjacent humidity is a real factor here, worth accounting for during any cooling diagnostic or maintenance visit.

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What the Full Guide Covers

  • Before a storm is forecasted
  • Protecting pipes and preventing frozen lines
  • What to do if the power goes out
  • After the storm passes
Read the Full Guide: Protecting Your HVAC System During a Texas Winter Storm

Need help with this in The Colony?

Call (817) 935-8540

The Colony FAQ

Should I run my furnace constantly during an extended cold snap?+

Letting the thermostat run at a normal, consistent setting is generally better than constantly adjusting it up and down, which can strain the system. If you're trying to conserve energy during grid strain, a modest, steady temperature reduction is usually a better approach than turning the heat off entirely and back on later.

Can extreme cold damage a heat pump specifically?+

Heat pumps are designed to handle a wide range of temperatures, but efficiency drops as it gets colder, and ice buildup on the outdoor unit is a real risk during freezing precipitation. Most heat pumps have a defrost cycle to manage this automatically, but it's worth checking that ice isn't accumulating faster than the system can clear it during an extended freeze.

Is emergency HVAC service actually available during a major storm?+

We offer emergency and same-day service when scheduling allows, but it's honest to say that during a major regional weather event, every HVAC company in the area is dealing with a surge in calls at once. That's exactly why doing the preventative steps beforehand matters, it reduces the odds you're one of the calls waiting during the worst of it.

Is this guide relevant for The Colony homes in Denton County?+

Yes, this applies to homes throughout Denton County, including The Colony. If you'd like this looked at for your specific address, call (817) 935-8540 and mention your ZIP code.

Have a question about your system in The Colony?

Call now or request an estimate, and we'll follow up with clear, honest next steps.

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