
Sadie Reminder: Pets Get Hot, Too!

With the summer season in full swing, it’s important to remember that our furry friends need special care during the heat. From protecting their paws to keeping them hydrated, many things must be considered to ensure your pets stay safe and healthy during summer. Here are some essential tips for keeping your pets cool and comfortable as the temperatures rise. Let’s make sure our beloved companions can enjoy the summer just as much as we do!
Scorching Sidewalks
The heat can make surfaces like cement, asphalt, and even truck beds scorching hot, posing a risk to your pet’s paws. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) suggests avoiding hot surfaces during summer walks.
Here’s a simple test: if you can’t hold the back of your hand to the sidewalk for ten seconds without discomfort, it’s too hot for your pet. Consider getting booties and walking your dog early or late in the evening when the ground is cooler.
Pets Need Sunblock
Like us, pets can suffer sunburn, especially those with light-colored or short coats. You can protect your furry friends by applying pet-safe sunscreen to their ears and noses about 30 minutes before heading outside. Having a dog who loves to bask in the sun is essential. You can help prevent painful burns and potential long-term skin damage to your dog by taking this step.
Get Your Pets Groomed
You can regulate your pet’s body temperature by keeping them well-groomed during the summer. The AVMA recommends regular grooming to improve circulation and help with temperature regulation.
Different breeds have different grooming needs, so consult your local veterinarian or groomer to determine the best cut for your pet. Regular grooming sessions can help spot skin issues early, ensuring your pet stays healthy and comfortable.
Heatwave
Your pets can’t sweat like you, so it is harder for them to cool down. Watch for signs of dehydration, such as excessive panting, drooling, or lethargy. If you notice these symptoms, take your pet to a cooler place and offer water immediately. Consider providing a cooling mat or a fan to help keep their resting area comfortable.
Understanding Pet Cooling Mechanisms
Our pets don’t sweat like us; they primarily cool off through panting and, to a lesser extent, through their paw pads. This limited cooling ability means they can overheat quickly, especially in high temperatures or humid conditions.
Essential Hydration
The Humane Society of the United States recommends that pets always have access to fresh, cool water. Dehydration is a severe risk for pets in hot weather. So, keep water bowls filled and consider placing multiple water sources around your home. If you’re out and about, carry a portable water bottle for your pet to ensure they can drink whenever needed.
Creating Cool Spaces
You must provide shady areas for your pets when they are with you. Whether at home or out in the yard, ensure plenty of shaded spots where your pet can escape the sun. You can also add a cooling mat or a fan to their resting area for comfort. These mats can provide a cool surface for your pets to lie on, helping them to lower their body temperature effectively.
Splish-Splash!
A kiddie (or doggie) pool can be a fantastic way for your pet to cool off and have fun at the same time. These small pools offer a safe and refreshing spot for dogs to play and chill out during hot days. Not only does it help them stay cool, but it also provides a fun activity that can keep them entertained for hours. Just supervise them to ensure safety, and empty and clean the pool regularly to keep it hygienic.
Benefits of a Doggie Pool
A doggie pool allows your pet to cool off and have fun simultaneously. These small pools offer a safe and refreshing spot for dogs to play and chill out during hot days. Not only does it help them stay cool, but it also provides a fun activity that can keep them entertained for hours.
Safe Play Practices
Keeping your pet cool is essential, but you must supervise them when they are in the pool. Keep a close eye on them to prevent any accidents or overexertion. Like you would do with your children, never leave your pet unattended in or near the water. Regularly check the pool’s water temperature, as water can heat up quickly in direct sunlight, making it less effective for cooling.
Maintenance Tips
Keeping the doggie pool clean is crucial for your pet’s health. Empty and rinse the pool regularly to remove any debris, algae, or bacteria that could build up. It will ensure your pet has a safe and hygienic place to cool off. Use pet-safe cleaning products if necessary, and always rinse thoroughly before refilling the pool.
Gardens, Garages, and Grass—Oh My!
The antifreeze will leak from overheating cars during the hot summer, leaving toxic, sweet-tasting puddles for your pets. Always check for leaks and keep pets away from puddles in your garage or driveway.
You must also be cautious with lawn and garden products, as some fertilizers and pesticides can harm your pet. Store these products out of reach and ensure your pets only have access to treated areas once they are safe.
Summertime Safety
Summer often means BBQs and fireworks, but these can pose risks to pets. Keep foods like onions, grapes, fatty meats, chocolate, and avocado out of your pet’s reach, as they can harm your furry friend. Your pet can also get scared by loud noises from fireworks and run away.
The ASPCA finds that more pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time. So, before the 4th of July arrives, ensure your pet has a safe, quiet hiding place and that its ID tags are current. This way, you can enjoy the festivities knowing your furry family member is safe and sound.
Stay Cool with Goettl

Ensuring your home stays cool during the summer months isn’t just essential for you—it’s crucial for your pets. By providing your pet with shady spots in your home, a doggie pool to cool, or simply maintaining your pet indoors during the daytime with the AC turned on and running efficiently, you’re helping your furry companions stay cool.
At Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing, we understand the importance of a well-functioning cooling system. If your air conditioner isn’t performing as it should, it could be more than just an inconvenience; it could be a health risk for your pets.
Call us today to schedule a maintenance check and ensure your home remains a haven for everyone in the family.
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What Our Customers Say About Us





He was not pushy at all,, he was very detailed and explained everything that was done to the units.



Jesus Pacheco arrived for the final repair and completed the repairs faster than quoted. After, he showed me the repairs and explained everything thoroughly. I’m am extremely happy with the services completed and have no worries in the quality of work done. Thank you!



Highly recommend Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing!!!







HOWEVER, the estimate provided was exceptionally high and not market in my opinion.





Update:12/18/25
Stacy did an absolutely wonderful job checking our hvac system. In addition my husband asked about insulation and as it turns out Goettl does indeed do insulation. Stacy spent a lot of time taking pictures of our attic and showing them to us and patiently explained everything to us.
He is a very pleasant and friendly person and I would not hesitate to have him do all of our hvac inspections. He was very thorough and even checked our outside a/c unit and changed the Capacitor.
Benton was equally pleasant and very helpful on the phone and we booked the insulation install for the following week.
I would not hesitate to recommend Goettl. Customer service counts a great deal to me and Goettl really takes care of it's customers.
Update: 12/19/2026
Tim Theriot reinsulated my attic today. As usual for Goettl teams, he did a wonderful job. He and his team member (Francisco?) cleaned up nicely.
Benton again was wonderful to deal with.



Excellent service from start to finish. My service technician, Josue Diaz, went truly above and beyond. He was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. You can tell he takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about doing the job right. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Goettl. Highly recommend both Josue and the company.





I’ll post an up dated message when the guys finish the work! Work is done! Just waiting on concrete and inspection! Zack Adolfo Jalen Sam Chis have been outstanding! There work ethics have been phenomenal very very pleased with the work just waiting to finish everything up so I can get my house back thank you Goettl Plumbing!







...... we had an AC problem a few days later. Peter Medelez from Goettl came out and fixed it expertly and made some recommendations to ensure it won't happen again. Some things hadn't been done correctly when it was installed several years ago (by someone else), and he will be back next week to fix them. I highly recommend Goettl.
... 10/15/25 ... we had a leak in the main water line which was running into the neighbors' yard. In less than two hours of calling Goettl, Clayton Purvis arrived to fix the leak. He repaired the leak and fixed connections, and repaired something previously done incorrectly in the unknown past. He was done before we had to leave for a prior equipment. I feel confident in the quality of work, as I always am when I have to call Goettl for something.
12/17/2025. Tyler Brockhausen was the technician from Goettl who inspected our heating system today. He did a thorough check and changed the filter. He covered his shoes every time he entered the house, left no mess on the floor. It is comforting to know that all is working correctly.


Eric and another man came to my house to clean my ductwork. Goettl had explained to me about promotion during my winter rejuvenation. Eric explained the procedure to me. Helped take down some child gates and then helped replace them when done. Always kept me informed of status and explanation of findings. Goettl may be on the costly side but well worth it. Communication is great and Smart Sadie program is great.
Again Eric and the other man (I apologize for not remembering his name) were friendly and always communicated what was happening.

Both your Plumber Technician, Josh Munoz and his Service Manager, Ben Tracy were extremely helpful.
Josh drained the hot water heater and conducted a thorough inspection of all our plumbing – both floors – inside (5,500 sq ft) as well as outside and identified several issues which he quickly set about fixing.
Josh was friendly, informative and professional throughout the entire process and served as a great representative of your company and team.
Speaking of which – every time Josh needed to check in with management Ben made himself available as a resource. It was clear that they were working as a team.
Once again ➡️ Thanks for all the great work and special kudos to Josh.






But you can’t put a price tag on your life!!
So thanks to my hero.

work.
Just want to thank Goettl for hiring such coptenent personnel that have good personality if could give him 5 stars they do such an outstanding job! JOHN! And ABEL



Stacy was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained everything showed me pictures and explained some options for me. He explained some parts are starting to wear. Thank you Stacy for your service. I would recommend him.
Jesus and Andrew were very professional and knowledgeable about my service and explained and booked my services. Showed pictures and explained other packages that are a available. They both were very pleasant. I would recommend them.










Pipes, all under the house with low clearances. Alan and partners did a very professional and considerate work. I'd recommend them to anyone.


Update: Eric and Momo came out afterwards to clean the HVAC coils and ducts, and they also provided amazing service and also went above and beyond. Thank you both for your kind, helpful, and efficient work!



Incredible service from Brent, who came out and was incredibly knowledgeable in his craft. Can't say enough good about the guy. Thank yall for taking care of us!






He did an excellent job on the entir9mme system. I'm very pleased at Goettl's standards. Thank you. I will definitely have them back again!!!

Excellent service.

was professional, kind, knowledgeable, thorough and fixed the problem. Stephen for the win!!!! Would recommend Goettl to anyone. We have tried lots of other companies but stopped trying them when we found Goettl. They are the only ones we use for any HVAC or plumbing issues. Great, friendly service.



A short history. A few years ago, we had four seasons put in a new furnace. After checking around and getting tons of estimates, there was as much as a $10,000 difference between all of the estimates. Four seasons came in at the best price. Unfortunately, I ordered an 80,000 BTU furnace and when the guy was done, I looked at the furnace and saw that it was a 60,000 BTU. I showed the guy the invoice and basically his response was ‘ Oh crap’ so I talk to the manager and he assured me that 60,000 BTU would heat my home sufficiently since it was a high-efficiency unit.
I was ready to have them tear it out and put the right one in, when the manager guaranteed the furnace and gave me the price for the 60 KBTU with a substantial discount. I did the regular maintenance and service service with four seasons.
When Goettl took over, I’m not sure if they just change the name, or bought four seasons, but everything changed after that. First I was informed of a membership called Sadie which is basically a yearly/monthly fee that allows us to get a lot of benefits. Free service calls, free, free preventative maintenance and discounts on non-covered items.
The first thing that I noticed was Josh came in to do a service, check the pressure and saw that the original installation guy did not convert my furnace to propane. Apparently none of the other service people ever checked the pressure. He had to return with the correct parts and changed out the valve. He also helped me out with a bathroom heating duct that was ripped. The price was great and he said he felt bad that we had such issues with the previous company.
A few months later (last Saturday) we stopped getting heat. I called Goettl let them know, and they were at my house within two hours. When it’s freezing outside or going to be subzero it’s really important when they respond so quickly.
Chris was the technician and he found the problem, however, the plumbing supply company was not open till Monday morning. Two days with sub, freezing temperatures scaring me a bit. Chris said that he would check with Dispatch and see if they had a couple of space heaters. When he was leaving, he noticed we had a bunch of firewood on the front and he offered to help bring firewood in. I told him no problem we had it, he said he was happy to help us. Make sure we had enough firewood to get through two days.
These two offers, were above and beyond in something you really wouldn’t expect from your HVAC people. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any space heaters at Dispatch, so we went to Home Depot and got some radiator heaters and then yes 24 hours a day kept a fire going.
Chris showed up Monday about 11 AM with the parts and it took him about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to fix all of the problems. I’m not savvy with all of the HVAC terms, but something about condensate water bill backed up through the system blah blah blah… we now have heat. lol.
Getting the Sadie member membership/club was the best thing we decided to do. They call us regularly to schedule our summer and winter maintenance. They are responsive. And they are very polite every time I call them.
I really would recommend you contacting them and get on that membership before you actually need them. Thank you, Josh and chris and unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the female technician that came out and changed our filters but she was awesome also!

A short history. A few years ago, we had four seasons put in a new furnace. After checking around and getting tons of estimates, there was as much as a $10,000 difference between all of the estimates. Four seasons came in at the best price. Unfortunately, I ordered an 80,000 BTU furnace and when the guy was done, I looked at the furnace and saw that it was a 60,000 BTU. I showed the guy the invoice and basically his response was ‘ Oh crap’ so I talk to the manager and he assured me that 60,000 BTU would heat my home sufficiently since it was a high-efficiency unit.
I was ready to have them tear it out and put the right one in, when the manager guaranteed the furnace and gave me the price for the 60 KBTU with a substantial discount. I did the regular maintenance and service service with four seasons.
When Goettl took over, I’m not sure if they just change the name, or bought four seasons, but everything changed after that. First I was informed of a membership called Sadie which is basically a yearly/monthly fee that allows us to get a lot of benefits. Free service calls, free, free preventative maintenance and discounts on non-covered items.
The first thing that I noticed was Josh came in to do a service, check the pressure and saw that the original installation guy did not convert my furnace to propane. Apparently none of the other service people ever checked the pressure. He had to return with the correct parts and changed out the valve. He also helped me out with a bathroom heating duct that was ripped. The price was great and he said he felt bad that we had such issues with the previous company.
A few months later (last Saturday) we stopped getting heat. I called Goettl let them know, and they were at my house within two hours. When it’s freezing outside or going to be subzero it’s really important when they respond so quickly.
Chris was the technician and he found the problem, however, the plumbing supply company was not open till Monday morning. Two days with sub, freezing temperatures scaring me a bit. Chris said that he would check with Dispatch and see if they had a couple of space heaters. When he was leaving, he noticed we had a bunch of firewood on the front and he offered to help bring firewood in. I told him no problem we had it, he said he was happy to help us. Make sure we had enough firewood to get through two days.
These two offers, were above and beyond in something you really wouldn’t expect from your HVAC people. Unfortunately, they didn’t have any space heaters at Dispatch, so we went to Home Depot and got some radiator heaters and then yes 24 hours a day kept a fire going.
Chris showed up Monday about 11 AM with the parts and it took him about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to fix all of the problems. I’m not savvy with all of the HVAC terms, but something about condensate water bill backed up through the system blah blah blah… we now have heat. lol.
Getting the Sadie member membership/club was the best thing we decided to do. They call us regularly to schedule our summer and winter maintenance. They are responsive. And they are very polite every time I call them.
I really would recommend you contacting them and get on that membership before you actually need them. Thank you, Josh and chris and unfortunately, I cannot remember the name of the female technician that came out and changed our filters but she was awesome also!

My wife and I are upgrading our home with the new water purity package and cannot wait to try our new water.Thank you Joseph or the service you provided and information you shared.I highly recommend joseph and goettl!


I look forward towards the next project. Thanks!





By the end of the day, I had hot water and Mark left no sign of a mess behind.
I was surprised at such fast service and impressed by everyone I interacted with.
Great company!










He certainly understands what Customer Service is all about!
Joey was on time, well-mannered, and very professional. He took care of our problem, took time to explain all aspects of the project in detail, and left the work area nice and clean.
We will definitely utilize Goettl’s services in the future, as needed and have nothing but the highest praise for Joey Martin!










Like most people, I typically search for the cheapest service I can find, and I end up having other plumbers come out to check out issues with my tankless water heater, who run their mouths, upsell parts (that don't seem to be causing the problem), and generally don't really know enough about tankless water heaters. This time, I decided to go with an experienced company with a good reputation, and I am glad that I did - Goettl's prices are very reasonable and worth the service they provide.
Juan, was very knowledgeable, patient, and persistent. Even better, he was careful and humble enough to acknowledge that he didn't know everything and checked with the manufacturer at every step. Juan spent a great deal of time helping me diagnose the problem (which always seems impossible to ascertain quickly with machines like tankless water heaters), and went above and beyond to ensure that my guests and I had hot water tonight.
Juan never got frustrated; he handled everything carefully and made sure to clean up after himself when he was done. If I can have Juan take care of all of my plumbing or AC issues in the future, I will. And if you're reading reviews to decide whether to call Goettl for your issue, I would encourage you to trust their service and experience. My experience with Juan was definitely memorable.
We now have hot water again. Can I get a "hell yeah"?



We had a concerning plumbing issue, and Geo was able to diagnose the problem with impressive speed and accuracy. What I really appreciated was that he took the time to clearly explain what was wrong, showed me what he was looking at, and gave me honest, practical advice on the best solution.
He had the issue resolved in no time at all. The whole experience was seamless, from the quick scheduling to the efficient and high-quality work. It’s so refreshing to find a technician who is not only a master of his craft but also a genuinely kind and trustworthy person.
A huge thank you to Geo and the entire team at Goettl. You have a customer for life! If you need a plumber, ask for Geo—you’ll be in the best hands






I have seen Goettl vans all over town and so I called them.
Got appointment right away and the Technician, Jef Eusepi, took care of our problem.









Thank you,
Greg Sanches





















This past week our service technician was Andrew Morgan and he is such a friendly, knowledgeable, and skilled technician. He spent time making sure the job was done correctly and he explained it in terms that I could understand. Not only is our unit functioning even better than before, I also gained knowledge of how the system works.













I highly recommend Goettl as this is the second time l've used them in less than a year. (2 seperate issues)... and I highly recommend them..anytime and anyday.
They have exceeded to top any expectations I could have ever had with any company.








The company is installing a tankless heater and the customer service is outstanding.
I recommend Geottl to all!


They made sure my carpet was covered and when they were all through they cleaned up perfectly
I would recommend your company to anyone looking to put in a new air conditioner.
Thank you so much for all you did for me.
Sincerely, June Jones

And I would highly recommend the company and the quality technicians like Jarod.
Jarod is the go to if you want excellent
Customer service and communication for any AC related issues. He is very knowledgeable, personable and trustworthy. I am grateful and satisfied.






They listened to my issue, were very through, checked for leaks, etc. I’ve lived in Lakeway for 30 years, used MANY local plumbers - but Goettl will definitely get all my business moving forward. HIGHLY recommend!
Ty, Wil & Adrian!


