Air Conditioning

Cooling down with water

Danco Comfort Services is your #1 HVAC contractor in Waco, TX, and the surrounding communities. We are the leading company for all of your air conditioning needs. If you need repairs, maintenance, or a brand new system installed, the technicians at Danco Comfort Services are the qualified and professional crew for the job.

We provide the highest quality service for your air conditioner. We also aim to educate and inform our customers. Informed decisions are good decisions. We want you to feel confident we are qualified to perform the service for which you are hiring us.

How Much Money Can a New Air Conditioner Save You?

Our SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit’s SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient SEER2 unit. You can even customize it to better match your home’s system for a more accurate calculation.

SEER2 Energy Savings Calculator

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Customize to Your Home

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Air Conditioning Basics

The four main components to your air conditioner are:

Condenser: The condenser is the outside metal unit and where the gas from the compressor is condensed into a liquid. The gas entering the condenser is very hot. The temperature is then lowered, so the gas can convert back to a liquid.

Compressor: The compressor is inside the condenser. It circulates the pressurized refrigerant, to concentrate the heat, and changes the low pressure gas to high pressure.

Evaporator: The evaporator is the part of the system inside the home. In simple language, it absorbs the heat from your home.

Expansion Valve: The expansion valve controls the amount of refrigerant in your system.

All of these pieces are connected by a copper tube that handles refrigerant, creating a closed loop. Heat is collected in the evaporator, sent outside to the condenser. The heat is removed, and the cool air is recirculated back into your home.

AC Facts

An Air Conditioner Doesn’t Create Cool Air.
What happens in the AC process is actually the removal of heat from the air. Your AC uses a chemical called refrigerant to remove heat and transfer it outside. The warm air runs through the lines and coils in your unit and goes from liquid to gas and back again. During this process, the refrigerant removes the heat and transfers it elsewhere so that when the air comes out the other side, it is cool.

Your AC Will Remove Humidity.
Lower humidity helps the overall comfort level in your home by making you feel cooler, even if the temperature is the same.

Your Air Filter Needs To Be Checked And Replaced Every Three To Six Months.
(depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations)
A dirty air filter restricts your air flow, which reduces efficiency, costing you money, and over time can put stress on your unit and could cause a costly repair.

Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance.
Your air conditioner needs regular checkups to keep it running in tip-top shape. Having regular annual preventative maintenance will bring your system longer life and fewer breakdowns over all.

SEER
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame. A higher SEER rating means greater energy efficiency.

At Danco Comfort Services, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 254-230-4537 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.

Interested in learning more about our air conditioners? Check them out here!

Need Air Conditioner Service?

Contact the experts at Danco Comfort Services.

Call us at 254-230-4537!

“Robert was on time as scheduled friendly and answered my questions easily for me to understand. He was quick and cleaned up the area and installed my new filter I supplied. Thanks!!”

- Nancy L.

“John performed a system inspection. He was very pleasant and thorough in his approach. He installed a different filter from what had been used in the past and he told me why it was better. I am very satisfied with John’s work.”

- Norman C.

“Mitchel was punctual and knowledgeable, solved my issues, and gave me great suggestions. Previously, he also helped me fix an installation error. My appointments have been communicated and confirmed clearly. My phone calls always got picked up by someone quickly, joyfully, and politely. Scheduling and rescheduling are easy. Very happy with the crew!”

- Sophia H.

“Every part of the process, from the first person I talked to, until the last person left my house. Very professional. Took care of my floors, left my house as clean as it was when they got there. Most important to me, when they told me they would be here they were. 5 stars 👍”

- Raymond S.

“Robert always does a fantastic job! Courteous, on-time, and professional, Robert knows his stuff and answers all my questions. Glad to have Danco and Robert maintaining my systems for me!”

- Justin H.

Danco Comfort Services proudly provides HVAC service to Woodway, China Spring and the greater Waco area. Visit our service area page for more coverage details, call us at 254-230-4537, or request service online today.