The Hills sits in Hill Country terrain right near Lake Travis, and that location creates specific challenges for HVAC systems.
Lake moisture affects how systems perform here compared to areas just a few miles away. Humidity stays high during spring and fall transition periods even when temperatures drop, making standard equipment work harder than it should.
Rolling terrain means elevation changes that affect system performance. We've worked on homes along the golf course where units struggle to maintain consistent temperatures between different levels of the house.
Summer heat reflects off Lake Travis and gets trapped by surrounding hills. Homes with west-facing lake views handle different thermal loads than properties in wooded areas, and your system needs to manage those variations.
Winter temperature inversions settle cold air in low-lying areas while hilltop homes stay warmer. Heating systems need to respond to these shifts efficiently, and many units work harder than necessary or leave rooms uncomfortable.
Limestone dust from nearby construction affects filter life and indoor air quality more than typical areas. Combined with cedar pollen twice yearly and lake humidity, air quality components work overtime.
These conditions require professional maintenance and technicians who understand Hill Country homes near Lake Travis.