Why is my upstairs hotter than downstairs?

Rising heat, hot attics and long duct runs. Zoning, duct work or a second system can help.

Can I add a converted garage to my existing system?

Sometimes. A load calculation shows whether the system has room; a ductless unit is another option.

Which county is Bullard in?

Both Smith and Cherokee counties.

Heating and Cooling in Bullard

Bullard has grown from a railroad crossroads into one of the faster-growing towns south of Tyler. Many newer homes are larger two-story houses, where upstairs comfort is the most common complaint.

Bullard in brief

A fast-growing town about 15 miles south of Tyler on U.S. 69, straddling the Smith and Cherokee county line.

Smith and Cherokee counties
Next door: Tyler, Flint, Whitehouse

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About Bullard

Bullard is a town in Smith and Cherokee counties where U.S. 69 meets several farm-to-market roads, about 15 miles south of Tyler (Wikipedia: Bullard, Texas). It had 3,318 residents in the 2020 census, up from 2,463 in 2010. The town is named for John H. Bullard, who opened a post office in his store in 1881, and grew after a railroad line from Tyler to Lufkin came through and built a depot here. Most residents commute to Tyler for work.

Two-story comfort

Larger two-story homes often have one system serving both floors, and the upstairs runs warm in summer. Options include duct and return improvements, zoning with dampers, or a separate upstairs system. ENERGY STAR's guidance on duct sealing is a good starting point (ENERGY STAR, heating and cooling). See ductwork and airflow.

Growing families, growing loads

Game rooms, home offices and converted garages add heat and change how a house uses air. Adding a room to an existing system without checking capacity often leaves it short. A load calculation answers the question.

Checking contractors

TDLR's online lookup shows whether an air conditioning contractor holds a Texas license (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors). Inside town limits, check with the City of Bullard about permits.

Nearby

Tyler is north on U.S. 69, Flint is just north, Whitehouse is to the northeast and Jacksonville is south.

HVAC services in Bullard

Sources for this page: Wikipedia: Bullard, Texas; ENERGY STAR, heating and cooling; Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors.

Towns near Bullard

Tyler, TXThe Rose Capital of America and Smith County seat, with older brick neighborhoods near downtown and newer growth to the south.Flint, TXAn unincorporated community south of Tyler along FM 2493, named for a landowner and a postmaster's misspelling.Whitehouse, TXA city just southeast of Tyler, named in 1845 and incorporated in 1953, known for its school district.Jacksonville, TXThe largest city in Cherokee County, south of Tyler, once known as the Tomato Capital of the World.

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HVAC questions from Bullard

Why is my upstairs hotter than downstairs?
Rising heat, hot attics and long duct runs. Zoning, duct work or a second system can help.
Can I add a converted garage to my existing system?
Sometimes. A load calculation shows whether the system has room; a ductless unit is another option.
Which county is Bullard in?
Both Smith and Cherokee counties.

HVAC plans in Bullard?

Send the details and expect a call back to talk the project through.

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