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Decatur Heat & Air
1306 E. Old Chico Rd.

Decatur, TX 76234

Locally Owned and Operated

Decatur Heat & Air is a second generation company that brings over 40 years experience to better serve you. We have been serving the Wise County area for the past 20 years and served the DFW area prior to that.

Decatur Heat & Air is here for all your residential and commercial needs. We service all makes and models of air conditioners, heaters, ice machines, walk-in/reach-in coolers and freezers, exhaust fans, and make-up air.

We know you have a choice. Our work is 100 percent guaranteed and you do not pay until you’re 100 percent satisfied. We trust you will choose us time and time again for all your needs. ​

Our Mission Is 100% Customer Satisfaction

Decatur Heat & Air is committed to providing high-quality, efficient, and professional services in an innovative manner that exceeds the expectations of our customers and surpasses all others in the HVAC-R industry. We want you to be completely satisfied with our work before payment—our work is fully guaranteed. We are also pleased to offer a free second opinion on major repairs for your peace of mind.

  • Same-day service with most parts available on truck for prompt repairs by our factory-trained technicians.
  • Flat-rate pricing system, which allows us to quote your repair cost before the work begins. 
  • State licensed and fully insured for your protection. 
  • Senior citizens, military, teacher, and emergency personnel discounts.
  • Extended hours during peak summer and winter months for your convenience. ​

Company Values

  • ​Glorify God through the business.
  • Honesty and integrity—the only way.
  • 100 percent satisfaction through quality installs and products.
  • Prompt and trusted service.
  • Unequaled performance and accountability within our team.
  • Our community is our mission field. ​ 
  • Change is essential to growth, and we will always embrace it.

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 overall.

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 Decatur Heat & Air, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 940-627-1616 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.


Heat Pumps

Decatur Heat & Air is experienced in the service, repair, and installation of heat pumps in Decatur, TX, and its surrounding area. A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from indoors to outdoors or from outdoors to indoors. For homes with no access to natural gas, heat pumps offer an efficient and reliable solution for heating and cooling.

How Do Heat Pumps Work?

In the winter, a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer, the process reverses, and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside like an air conditioner. Heat pumps do this so well that many people in warmer climates exclusively rely on a heat pump for year-round comfort. For those living in colder climates, they use electric-powered heat pumps in conjunction with their gas or oil furnace resulting in lower heating costs.

Heat pumps work with a series of coils drawing energy from air, water, or the ground. In this way, they are very environmentally friendly and are the most energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps also work extremely efficiently, because they simply transfer heat, rather than burn fuel to create it. This makes them a greener alternative to traditional gas or oil furnaces. Though you may think you’re unfamiliar with them, they traditionally heat swimming pools and hot tubs, so you most likely have come in contact with them and not even known it.

Different Types of Heat Pumps

There are three types of heat pumps: air-to-air, water source, and geothermal. As mentioned above, they collect their heat from the air, water, and outside-your-home ground and concentrate it for use. Call Decatur Heat & Air to discuss the basic differences between these types and which one would work best for you and your home.

Are Heat Pumps Expensive?

Installation costs of heat pumps are higher than with a traditional furnace or air conditioner, but the savings over time in annual energy costs make up for the difference in five to ten years. Performing proper operation and maintenance of your heat pump will also save you money, as you’ll use less energy, thus resulting in less cost. Be sure to ask your HVAC professional for the proper thermostat setting and the indoor pump’s fan operation. Not following the recommended guidelines can inhibit the maximized running of the pump and can degrade the unit itself. Regular maintenance can prevent degradation as well. Consistent filter changing or cleaning is necessary for a well-running heat pump. Seasonal cleaning of coils and fans go a long way in preventing poor energy efficiency that can end up costing you more money. The energy difference between a well-maintained system and a neglected one can be anywhere from 10 to 25 percent.

To determine the appropriate type of heat pump for you, which can be contingent upon the geography and climate around your Decatur, TX or surrounding-area home or office space, or to discuss any of these topics, call us today at 940-627-1616 or request service online for an evaluation.