Monthly Archives: January 2011

Residential Generator Choices Abound

Home generators allow you to reduce your reliance on the traditional power grid and ensure you’ll still have electricity in the event of an outage. They’re a vital part of

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Attic Insulation Options for San Antonio Homes

Anyone who lives in the San Antonio area knows that summers can be extremely hot and uncomfortable even inside your home, if your attic isn’t insulated properly.  While you may

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Energy Savings Through Landscaping Choices

One effective energy savings option people often overlook is landscaping. A well-designed landscape can bring household heating and cooling costs down by as much as 25 percent, and raise the

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Blower Door Tests: A Big Vacuum Can Find Energy Savings

Blower doors are, in essence, large vacuums which are designed to generate airflow within a building. They consist of high-powered fans which are used to measure the rate of the

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Target the Warmth and Cooling with Zoning Systems

If you’ve ever wondered why you’re spending money to heat or cool a room that people hardly ever use, or if you’re finding that you have problems maintaining the desired

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CO Detector Placement and Mounting Are Critical

Too many homes don’t have carbon monoxide detectors.  These devices are at least as important as smoke detectors because they alert us of the presence of an odorless, colorless killer

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Harmless Noise or Furnace Repair Time? What that Noise Means

There are many strange noises your furnace may make, some of which indicate serious problems and others simply more irritating than reason for concern.  When is it time for furnace

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‘Tis the Season for Frequent Furnace Filter Changes

Even in San Antonio, where winters are relatively short compared to other areas of the nation, furnace maintenance is important. Professional furnace maintenance helps ensure safe and efficiency operation. When your heating

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    Don Rackler is a native of San Antonio. He learned the air conditioning and heating trade first at Harlandale High School in the early 1970's, then in the Local Plumber’s and Pipefitter’s union. He honed his skills while employed at local and regional companies in and around San Antonio. He started his first air conditioning company in 1986. Through his hard work and foresight, this company became one of the most successful residential companies in all of South Texas. During the HVAC consolidation trend in the late 90’s, his company was much sought after as a profitable acquisition for conglomerates. He resisted their ovations until he sold the company in 1999 to spend time with his family and pursue other interests.

    In February 2001, with a fresh perspective and a desire to build an even greater air conditioning company, he opened the doors to Jon Wayne Heating and Air Conditioning, which has become San Antonio’s largest residential heating and air conditioning company specializing in repair and replacement services. Today, his company employs 22 N.A.T.E. Certified technicians and has received the Bryant Medal of Excellence in 2006, 2007, and 2009 Find out more »
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