
Using a Forced-Air Heater? Change the Filter!
It is certainly fair to say that your air conditioner gets more of a workout than your heater in the desert. However, your heater still deserves the same level of care as your air conditioner, regardless of the fact that it is not used as heavily. That is why routine heating maintenance is an absolute necessity.
It is not enough to have your system tuned up annually by a trained professional, though. There is one thing that you must handle on your own if you want to get the best performance possible from your heater. That is to change the air filter in your system as needed, typically every 1-3 months.
Problems That Dirty Air Filters Cause
We aren’t trying to get you to buy equipment that you don’t need. The effects of a very dirty air filter on your heating system are serious stuff. A few of the most common follow below.
- Inefficiency. You may not use your heater for much of the year, but that doesn’t mean that you should be fine with getting an inefficient performance from this system. If you fail to change your air filter, it is going to be harder than it should for your heater to force heated air throughout your home. That wastes energy.
- Reduced indoor air quality. The basic filter in your furnace or heat pump is really there to protect the system, not to improve indoor air quality throughout your home. However, if you leave a dirty air filter in the system, you will likely begin to notice a decline in your indoor air quality. Replace the filter before it has this negative impact.
- Wear and tear. If you leave your air filter in your heater too long, it may restrict airflow enough for the system to overheat. That will cause it to short cycle. This wastes a lot of energy, but also puts a lot of wear and tear on the system. The result? An increased risk of operational problems and breakdowns.
Be sure to keep a fresh air filter in your heater this winter. Contact Goettl Air Conditioning with any questions that you may have.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say About Us



Nov 22 2024: Seasonal maintanence check and I once again was fortunate to get Jacobi again. He is a well thorough service tech. Everything went smooth and he explained what he saw and did. A+++++
Mar 25 2024: My service tech's name is Jacobi. He is a very knowledable individual. He mentioned he does maintenance and installation. I was due a routine maintenance but for this call my furance wasn't turning on. He diagnosed and explained it was the blower. Very pleased with his work.
Aug 27 2020: Jeremy did a great job.Called when he was heading over. Cleaned out the dripping pan and cleaned out the drain pipe. Wore his mask while he was inside my house.
Great, fast service even on July 4 2018. Tony was my service tech. He diagnosed and got me up and running ASAP.

I highly recommend Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing! Shane Smith, their plumbing service technician, provided outstanding service when we needed a new water heater. He arrived promptly, explained all options clearly, and guided us through the process with professionalism and friendliness. Shane's knowledge and patience made our decision-making easy. We're grateful for his help and impressed by Goettl’s efficient, customer-focused approach. Five stars for Shane and Goettl.
Zach Carlisle from Goettl Air Conditioning & Plumbing did an incredible job installing our new water heater. His exceptional professionalism, courtesy, and expertise made the entire process seamless. Zach kept us well-informed, worked efficiently, and left our home spotless. He even took the time to educate us on water shut-off procedures. Zach truly embodies the values of excellent customer service and craftsmanship. Kudos to Goettl for having such a talented and dedicated installer!






I'm very impressed with Goetel ! We just started using them and so far so good!
Oh, and he even brought a Sadie dog toy for my pups! 😁

Stacy arrived today. He was super knowledgeable and interested in answering our questions (which were abundant). Very friendly and not in any hurry to leave. He took his time to explain what he was doing. He pointed out a dangerous situation with our surge protectors. We had fried wires! We ended up having them replaced right on the spot. We were so impressed with him that we will be requesting him next time we're due for our routine check up. Thank you,
Stacy!
James Jacobson was outstanding with his knowledge and took his time explaining every detail.
Julian and Devin arrived to do the Water Jetting and they were outstanding! I was impressed and I Highly Recommend them.



Cold nights are coming. It’a nice to know the status of the heating system before cranking up the heat. Thanks Goettl!





Thank you,
Greg Sanches

Thank you,
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Glad to be a proud family member of Goettl






Jose was very professional. Good job! Very nice and thorough and fair.Very Knowledgeable and Enthusiastic. He completed annual Furnace maintenance service with Sadie Plan.














Addendum: Furnace inspection on hold until vents can be don; but new Furnace/AC coming in soon.
Round two: Plumbing with Skip Yonker!!
Thank you Skip for making the whole process more understandable! Very informative and got right to work!! He explained and confirmed what Pablo had pointed out originally. New Water heater coming soon.
Round three: Furnace/AC in!!! Thank You Marco and Rafael for coming in extra early to get started! Had work today but they stayed and got everything installed. I honestly felt very comfortable leaving them here to get the job done!
I have recommended you to two friends already!! They will be calling you soon ☺️
Round four: New water heater pending. To be completed Friday!! Super excited!!








Alex was great with tune up and customer service!
Darean Guerra was awesome and fotnthe job done. Thank you!
Jeremy was informative and nice.






She showed up even late in the evening completely focused and energized. Completely knowledgeable and able to provide complete assessments of my system. I want her back every single visit now 🙏🙏🙏.
I highly recommend the Sadie watchdog program!!! 👍👍👍











I am very happy with the service I received today from Parker, he had to install a warranty part that was going bad. I am gratefully that he found my problem. I will always call Goettl for my service.
I had Zack Beckett do my two toilets for me. He did an amazing job, they both work well and no leaks. I recommend him highly.. Thanks Goettl for great technicians..
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He explained, while he saw no immediate problems. what we might expect going forward, given the furnace's age and condition. After I asked about major component vs. whole-unit replacement, he provided a thorough explanation, and pricing, of options for us to consider.
Very good experience with Jef! Highly recommend!












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.


Jerry also noticed our water pressure was low after flushing toilet then trying to wash hands in bathroom sink which were so he suggested a new pressure regulator as we have had a new better water conditioning system installed. We now have the best water pressure even when using a shower and kitchen sink faucet at the same time. Also Jerry is a master plumber and we appreciate his knowledge and experience. Will definitely call Goettl again when a plumber is needed.
Ralph & Kathy Lesmeister



Darean Guerra today. He arrived on time and took the time to explain what he was going to do. He was very knowledgeable which helped me trust what he was doing. He left his work area clean. I am very pleased with his work.




Now we have a new flange, installed correctly, and ready for the new toilet!







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!

Everyone from the Goettl sales representative Christian, Tech / Advisor Josias recommended a HVAC A/C and Heating system replacement. Technicians team Veronica and her partner.


Jeremy Canchola serviced our mini-split today with the usual Goettl efficiency and professionalism.
Highly recommended!


Hopefully, we will get Jack for our next service call.







Robert, Tyler, Adrian & Luis, Thank you all so much.
