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Why SmartAC.com Is Your Ticket to Smarter HVAC Management

Why SmartAC.com Is Your Ticket to Smarter HVAC Management

If you're a homeowner or business owner in South Texas, managing your HVAC system just got a whole lot easier. Energy costs are rising, and HVAC systems are one of the most expensive and essential components of any space. That's why SmartAC.com is...

Is a Heat Pump System the Right Heating Solution for Your Home?

Is a Heat Pump System the Right Heating Solution for Your Home?

Finding the perfect heating system for your home can feel overwhelming with so many options on the market. But if you’re looking for an energy-efficient, eco-friendly solution, a heat pump system might just be the perfect fit. Whether you're...

Rising Costs of New Air Conditioning Systems

Rising Costs of New Air Conditioning Systems

The landscape of air conditioning systems is about to undergo a significant transformation, with new regulations set to roll out in 2025. These changes will impact homeowners and HVAC professionals alike, particularly due to the phased...

Find a Trustworthy AC Repair Company Near Me

Find a Trustworthy AC Repair Company Near Me

When your air conditioner breaks down in the middle of a sweltering summer, finding a reliable AC repair company near you becomes urgent. However, with so many options available, how do you sift through them to find the best HVAC company that meets...

Why Spring is a Good Time for Your Air Conditioning Installation

Why Spring is a Good Time for Your Air Conditioning Installation

As the vibrant colors of spring emerge and the temperatures begin to rise, now is the ideal time to ensure your home is equipped to handle the scorching Texas heat that lies ahead. At Colley Refrigeration, we specialize in keeping Pearland, Clute,...

Why Air Duct Cleaning is Important for Your Home

Why Air Duct Cleaning is Important for Your Home

Creating a sanctuary of cleanliness and health in your home goes beyond the surfaces we touch and see daily. One critical, but often overlooked aspect lies hidden within our walls—the air ducts. Unseen to our eyes, these ducts can accumulate years...

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for HVAC Systems

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance for HVAC Systems

Owning a furnace and air conditioning system is a great way to keep your home or business comfortable all year round. But, like any major appliance, HVAC systems require regular maintenance to ensure that they continue to function properly. While...

How to Manage Humidity Inside Your Home

How to Manage Humidity Inside Your Home

Managing Indoor Humidity You want the inside of your home to be dry, but some conditions can cause your appliances, bathroom walls, kitchen walls, and laundry room walls to “sweat.” When you live in a humid area, the inside of your home can often...

Should You Use Your Fireplace and Central Heat Together?

Should You Use Your Fireplace and Central Heat Together?

January and February are going to be cold, much more than other months from November to March. And if your home is equipped with a fireplace and central heating, you may be wondering whether it’s desirable—or even necessary—to put another log on...

How to Relight Your Furnace Safely

How to Relight Your Furnace Safely

Some things are just going to happen, and though you know they will, they still come at the most unexpected, inconvenient times—like in the middle of the night on the coldest night of the year, when you wake to the bang of your furnace because the...

Why Is My Furnace Making a Banging Noise?

Why Is My Furnace Making a Banging Noise?

Houses make noise, from creaking floors and walls to refrigerators, fans, and freezers. Not all noises signal trouble, but when the furnace fires up and all the banging starts, you might just think your home is about to launch itself to Mars, or...

Why Your HVAC System Is so Important to Your Home in Texas

Why Your HVAC System Is so Important to Your Home in Texas

We live in the Lone Star Star State. Texas is like its own country, and you know what kind of temperature fluctuations we experience throughout the year—from the mid-90s or above in the summer and average lows of 50°F in the winter. Temperature...

5 Tips to Choosing a Trustworthy HVAC Company

5 Tips to Choosing a Trustworthy HVAC Company

Chances are you don’t have a lot of experience consulting with HVAC companies, because you only need one at the exact moment you need one, which isn’t all that often. And the first time you search for a company to work on your furnace or air...

5 Steps to Winterizing Your Air Conditioner

5 Steps to Winterizing Your Air Conditioner

It’s that time again: The days are shorter and the nights are longer, which means it’s the season to prepare your home for cooler temperatures and possible foul weather. Besides sprinkler systems and outdoor spigots, your outside AC unit is...

3 Ways to Extend the Lifespan of Your HVAC System

3 Ways to Extend the Lifespan of Your HVAC System

Your HVAC system is one of the hardest working components in your home or business. It runs year-round, even when you’re sleeping. A standard furnace and air conditioner should last 15 to 20 years, but you might get even more life out of your...

Why Free Equipment Offers are Never Free

Why Free Equipment Offers are Never Free

What's the catch? Some companies will advertise a free furnace but then upcharge for everything – even the glue to put your grilles back on You may have seen the ads, “Free Furnace with a Qualifying AC system”. It may sound tempting,: who doesn’t...

Ruud Rebates and Special 0% for 60 Months Financing Available Now!

Ruud Rebates and Special 0% for 60 Months Financing Available Now!

It may not be hot enough to run your air conditioner right now, but it is a great time to cash in on a Ruud rebate and special financing incentives for replacing your heating and cooling system before the heat of the summer returns. We can help you...

Thank You for a Great 40 Years

Thank You for a Great 40 Years

1979 - 2019 For 40 years, our family has been meeting the heating and cooling needs of our community. What started as a small family-owned business is now a full-service family operation with two generations of HVAC knowledge to serve you. A lot...

Winter Saving Tips

Winter Saving Tips

Winter is here and so are Colley’s free tips on how to save energy and money while maintaining your comfort. • If you’re at home during the day, take advantage of the natural heat from the sunlight. Open your south facing curtains to allow the...

What’s That Burning Smell?

What’s That Burning Smell?

Temperatures are lowering in Texas, meaning it could be the first time you’re turning on your heater this year. Turning on a heater after a couple of months of inactivity could expel a nasty, musty, and even burning smell. Not only is the scent...

Your Do’s and Don’ts to DIY Air Conditioning

Your Do’s and Don’ts to DIY Air Conditioning

Taking care of your air conditioning needs at home is a simple, easy, and cost efficient way to resolve minor issues. It’s important to educate yourself on what the average homeowner is able to accomplish but also know when it’s time to call your...

5 Ways to Save Money on Energy This Summer

5 Ways to Save Money on Energy This Summer

It seems as if it gets hotter and hotter with each passing summer and Texas homeowners are relying on air conditioners more than ever. During the hottest months of the year, the electricity bill can really run up but fortunately for us, there are a...

Your HVAC Summer Maintenance Guide

Having AC during the summer is absolutely crucial for the Houston and Brazoria County areas. The last thing you need is for your system to unexpectedly break down. So what can you do as a homeowner to ensure your system will be performing...

A Quality Install Matters

When investing in a new air conditioner, you may be looking at factors such as the efficiency or SEER rating of the equipment. In reality, one of the most significant factors that play into your new AC is well… the actual installation! Learn why a...

The 3 Types of Indoor Pollutants

The 3 Types of Indoor Pollutants

1. Particulate Problem: Particulates are tiny particles suspended in the air. Common particulates include residential pollen, dust mites, dust, smoke and dander (skin flakes). Particulate diameters are measured in microns and range from .001 to...