AC Repair and HVAC in Taylor, TX
East Williamson County on US 79 and SH 95
Taylor is a railroad town in east Williamson County, on US 79 about nine miles past Hutto. Its housing is much older than anywhere else in the area, and that changes what HVAC repair looks like here.
Older Homes in Taylor
Census figures put the median Taylor home at about 1979 construction. About half of homes were built before 1980, and about one in six before 1940 (Taylor Census housing data). Houses from before 1940 predate central air, so any ductwork in them was added later.
Work on older Taylor homes often involves duct and airflow repair, old R-22 outdoor units, undersized returns and thermostat wiring that has been patched over the years. About 55 percent of homes heat with electricity, so heat pump and heat strip repair is common in winter.
Taylor Weather
The NOAA normals station just northwest of town averages about 115 days a year at 90 degrees or more and an August high near 97 (NOAA climate normals).
Utilities in Taylor
The Taylor Economic Development Corporation lists Oncor for electric delivery and Atmos Energy for gas (Taylor utilities and infrastructure).
Around Taylor
Taylor was founded in 1876 with the International-Great Northern Railroad, and Czech, German and Austrian settlers farmed the Blackland Prairie around it. The town has an Amtrak Texas Eagle stop, the 120-acre Murphy Park on Veterans Drive, Heritage Square downtown, Bull Branch Park, the Dan Moody Museum and the Heritage Oaks subdivision on the west side.
Permits in Taylor
Development Services handles building permits through MGO Connect (Taylor building permits).
| ZIP code | 76574 |
|---|---|
| Electric | Oncor delivery |
| Gas | Atmos Energy |
| Homes built before 1980 | about half |
| School district | Taylor ISD |
For Taylor homes: Taylor AC repair, HVAC repair in Taylor for leaks and frozen coils, AC service in Taylor, heat pump repair for Taylor houses and furnace repair in Taylor.
Sources and local offices: Taylor building permits, Taylor utilities, Taylor on Wikipedia.
Taylor HVAC Questions
Should I replace my AC and furnace at the same time?
Often, yes, when both are old. The indoor coil sits on top of the furnace, and a new outdoor unit needs a matched indoor coil. If the furnace is in good shape, it can stay.
What is the 20 degree rule for heat pumps?
It is a rule of thumb that air from the vents in heat mode should be about 20 degrees warmer than the air going into the return. Much less than that can point to low refrigerant or a stuck reversing valve.
Why is my heat pump running but not heating my home?
The reversing valve may be stuck in cooling, the outdoor coil may be iced over from a defrost failure, or the charge may be low. A dirty filter or failed heat strips make it worse on cold nights.
Can I clean my AC unit myself?
You can rinse the outdoor coil with the power off, change filters and pour vinegar in the drain line. Cleaning the indoor coil and anything inside the electrical panel is work for a technician.