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We’re Sharing the Pros and Cons Renovating a room or rooms? Building an addition? Transforming the upper level of your garage into a home office or gym? One of the…... Read Article

When saving energy and reducing electricity bills, you may wonder whether you should turn off your AC unit when you leave the house. The idea behind this practice seems logical;…... Read Article

If you’re looking for ways to lower your energy bills this summer, installing a whole-house fan can be a great investment. Whole-house fans are a great alternative to running your…... Read Article

Purchasing new mini-splits regularly can be costly. Therefore, you have to do everything possible to extend the lives of your appliances. One of the best ways to do this is…... Read Article

We Can Help You Make Sure No. 1 Is Ready OK, sun lovers! You asked for it and Mother Nature has delivered! July is an ideal month to soak up…... Read Article

Your indoor air quality (IAQ) is a year-round concern. This is especially true if there are people with chronic respiratory ailments living in your Bastrop, TX, home. While keeping your…... Read Article

When the weather gets warm, you’re going to want your air conditioner to be running as efficiently as possible so that you can stay cool all summer long even on…... Read Article

With a Whole-Home Dehumidifier! As we’re writing this blog, it’s 72 degrees outside with 93 percent humidity. In other words, it’s another hot and humid day in our little corner…... Read Article

An AC failing to blow cold air in your home is one of the biggest and most frustrating malfunctions. Your home quickly becomes uncomfortable in the heat and could pose…... Read Article

Home energy audits help homeowners pinpoint ways to save energy. The audits analyze energy data to paint a picture of your energy usage and can even increase your home’s resale…... Read Article

We’re the Team to Call for Emergency Repairs Memorial Day weekend. It’s the unofficial start of the summer season and will be here before we know it. For some of…... Read Article

A whole-house fan can be a great addition to any home as the unit will improve indoor air quality and can also be used to help keep your home cool…... Read Article

Changing out HVAC air filters before they’re too riddled with debris to permit normal airflow is absolutely essential. By staying on top of this easy and low-cost maintenance task, you…... Read Article

European and American studies reveal that 80% to 90% of our time is spent indoors. Time at home, time at work and school, and other indoor activities make it necessary…... Read Article

And, More Importantly, Which One Is Right for Me? Do you speak fluent HVAC? If you do, you probably already know that HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and cooling. You…... Read Article

Ductless mini-splits are a relatively new addition to the HVAC industry, and, as such, there is a lot that most people don’t know about these systems and how they work.…... Read Article

Summer is the season many people look forward to because it is full of fun activities. It is an opportunity to spend time outdoors on the longest days of the…... Read Article

Having adequate ventilation in the home is important as it helps to lower indoor air pollution and bring fresh air inside. In most older homes, the only type of ventilation…... Read Article

We Can Fix This Problem—And Even Prevent It From Happening It won’t be long before it’s blazing hot again in our area, which means we’ll all be running our air…... Read Article

At the heart of your Bastrop home’s HVAC system is the thermostat. Without a thermostat, it would be very hard to ever get your home comfortable. Sometimes, though, it can…... Read Article

Spring is the perfect time to start thinking about energy efficiency. As temperatures warm up, it is the ideal time to invest in a zoning system for your home. Zoning…... Read Article

As temperatures drop during the winter months, you might notice the air in your living space becomes very dry. This is because cold air holds onto less water vapor. A…... Read Article

Is Your AC Ready for the Hotter Seasons Ahead? Are you sick and tired of this winter’s colder weather? If so, we have some great news for you. We’re in…... Read Article

A mini-split system is a great way to save time and money on heating and cooling. Mini splits are becoming increasingly popular because of their low maintenance requirements and cost-effective…... Read Article

Furnace vs. Heat Pump: Which Should You Choose? Purchasing any type of new appliance for your home is always an important decision. A new heating system is no exception, even…... Read Article

Although they’re no longer as common as they once were, oil furnaces can still be a good heating option. If you do have an oil furnace, it is always a…... Read Article

We’ll Explain What It Means for You and Your Household Greetings, fellow Texans! As most of us were focused on ringing in the new year in celebration mode, the U.S.…... Read Article

Cooking is something that is not only necessary but also a pastime you may enjoy. However, the unintended impact on your indoor air quality, or IAQ, might hinder that enjoyment.…... Read Article

Keep Your Garage Comfortable With a Ductless Mini-Split Ductless mini-split systems are perfect for garages and other spaces that are difficult to connect to ducted heating, ventilation, and air conditioning…... Read Article

6 Reasons Your Furnace Is Refusing to Ignite As we head deeper into winter and temperatures continue to drop, it’s more important than ever that your furnace lights properly. When…... Read Article

What to Do If Your Heating System Isn’t Working Despite Texas typically having mild winters, it can be extremely frustrating to find that your heating system doesn’t work when you…... Read Article

9 Tips for Maintaining Great Indoor Air Quality The quality of the air inside your home can have a direct impact on your family’s overall health and well-being. In fact,…... Read Article

How to Protect Your AC System During the Winter Snow-capped mountains, snowball fights, holiday décor, crackling fireplaces, and hot chocolate are just a few of the things that come to…... Read Article

Even a Short Cold Season Can Boost Your Costs As late November approaches, the temperatures in Bastrop and the surrounding areas will start to drop. So now is the ideal…... Read Article

8 Possible Reasons Why Your Furnace Smells Your furnace typically shouldn’t produce any odors when running. If you do notice any unusual smells coming from your furnace or your vents,…... Read Article

Lowering Your Furnace’s Overall Noisiness A noisy furnace can quickly disrupt your home’s daily schedule. You may notice an odd whistling sound or rumbling that can be heard all the…... Read Article

Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly popular choice for both residential and commercial properties. These pumps work by transferring heat from one place to another, and they can be used…... Read Article

If you are looking to replace your current HVAC system, you have probably heard about heat pumps. You have listened to many of the pros and maybe some cons about…... Read Article

We’ll Help You Harvest a Bumper Crop of Warmth Taking stock of where you are and where you want to go can be invaluable when it comes to living a…... Read Article

Having a home that is dry and comfortable is essential during any month of the year. An HVAC system that is working properly should both sufficiently heat or cool your…... Read Article

During the cold season, your HVAC unit becomes the most valuable appliance in your home. However, if it’s not running properly, that means higher energy bills and a less comfortable…... Read Article

Today, mini-split AC systems have become more prevalent in most homes. Unlike central air conditioners, where you rely on one unit to distribute conditioned air in your home through ductwork,…... Read Article

Schedule Your Furnace Tune-Up Today! It won’t be long before Historic Downtown Bastrop is transformed into a music lover’s paradise. The annual Bastrop Music Festival, a four-day celebration that will…... Read Article

Your air filter is an essential yet often overlooked part of your home’s heating and cooling system. What are air filters? What is their function? Why do we need them?…... Read Article

Heat pumps are a relatively new type of HVAC unit, and as such, there is a lot that most people don't know about them. At Blue Ribbon Cooling & Heating,…... Read Article

Many people have questions about air purifiers and how they can help improve the air quality in their homes. If you have the same question, you're not alone. Using an…... Read Article

Your mini-split AC is critical for your home during the hot summer. But what do you do when it starts to act up? Here are signs that your mini-split AC…... Read Article

From a First-Class Luxury to an Everyday Necessity The heating and cooling industry is one of the fastest-changing industries in the nation. Air conditioners and heaters from just 10 years…... Read Article

The United States has a long and rich history when it comes to HVAC. Did you know that the very first air conditioner was invented in America? At Blue Ribbon…... Read Article

What It Really Means to Have Someone There, Day Or Night Air conditioners and heaters don’t look out for us the way friends do. They’ll shut down whenever they want…... Read Article

Time to Upgrade? Make Sure You Know This First We love to rate things in life. Movies, restaurants, books—even our teachers! Well, the heating and cooling industry is no different. …... Read Article

7 HVAC Tips You Can’t Afford to Miss Did you recently purchase a new home? If so, let us offer our congratulations! A new home can be both exciting and…... Read Article

Your Indoor Air Could Be Much Cleaner Pets are the best. After a long day at work, arriving home to a tail-wagging pup or an affectionate cat is one of…... Read Article

Together, We Can Help Color the World a Brighter Shade When people think of March, the color green often “springs” to mind. And why wouldn’t it? From shamrocks and leprechauns…... Read Article

Showing Your Indoor Space Some Love Is Step One! Well, we’ve made it to February, which means we can say goodbye to the long, dreary month of January. And while…... Read Article

Stay Cozy & Cool in 2022 With These 7 Tips Another year has come and gone. So, as 2022 brings exciting possibilities and fresh starts, we hope you’ll look back…... Read Article

Find It in One of Our Money-Saving Stocking Stuffers! The holidays are approaching! ’Tis the season of comfort and joy, scrumptious cookies, decorated trees, festive apparel and, of course, holiday…... Read Article

It Keeps Your Home Comfy & Your Energy Bills Low There are many reasons to love your home’s coziness, which many Bastrop County homeowners owe to an amazing home comfort…... Read Article

Call Blue Ribbon and Make Your Worries Vanish If you’re like most homeowners, your first question when something breaks down is: How much is this going to cost me? After…... Read Article

Just Let the Blue Ribbon Team Coach You! Texans love football. Youth, high school, college and professional—it doesn’t matter. We are obsessed with this great sport and the entertainment it…... Read Article

Our Pros Give Answers to Help Keep You Cool Struggling to get quality sleep right now? You’re not alone. Many Texans find it difficult to round up some good Zzz’s…... Read Article

And Boost Your AC System’s Reliability Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine that people back in Colonial days had zero air conditioning—especially when they wore all those heavy waistcoats, wigs, petticoats…... Read Article

Make This Year’s Father’s Day His Best One Yet! When June rolls around, two things are certain. Summer has officially begun and Father’s Day is on the horizon.This means it’s…... Read Article

Keep Cool & Eat Hamburgers All Month As the weather starts heating up, more and more homeowners are prepping their backyard patios and summer grills for some fun in the…... Read Article

That’s a Resounding “No” — Learn the Different Types We’ve made it through the worst of cedar fever season here in Bastrop County. But there are bound to be lingering…... Read Article

You Can Always Call Blue Ribbon 24/7, Too Well, Texans, we certainly experienced the worst of Mother Nature’s wrath the last few weeks. Unexpected snow accumulation, ice storms and record…... Read Article

Celebrate the Holiday by Prepping for Summer NOW Happy President’s Day! This month, kids all over the country are studying presidential history and celebrating the birthdays of two great forefathers—George…... Read Article

Try These Brilliant Resolutions from Blue Ribbon! A new year is all about a fresh start. There is just something comforting about knowing you have a clean slate to accomplish…... Read Article

Safeguard Your Home With Our Holiday Reminders As chillier weather approaches and COVID-19 continues, we’ll find ourselves hunkered down inside our homes much more than usual this holiday season. As…... Read Article

These 5 Home Tips Will Bring Total Peace of Mind In any given year, the holiday season is stressful enough. But in the year of the 2020 pandemic, it’s bound…... Read Article

We Think It Takes First Place! Hello, friend. If it’s been awhile since you’ve visited our website, you may notice that things look a little bit different. That’s because—they are!…... Read Article