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Keep your home safe in the Texas Freeze!

Posted on December 23, 2022 | by Abigayle Abel

It’s here! As the Arctic blast covers us here in North Texas, here are some tips for protecting your home in the freezing weather!

Guard those pipes! Not only is it good advice to keep faucets dripping so that the water moves and has less of an opportunity to freeze, but don’t forget to remove garden hoses from outdoor faucets and cover those outdoor faucets with a faucet cover!
Use only the heater or the fireplace for a heat source.
Keep lower cabinet doors open so heat may circulate around the pipes.

We here at All County Metroplex Property Management wish everyone a safe holiday season!

Holiday Giving and Seasons Greetings from All County Metroplex!

Posted on December 23, 2022 | by Abigayle Abel

All County Metroplex is proud to support our North Texas communities throughout the year. Supporting the North Texas Food Bank has become a holiday tradition here at All County Metroplex. We support our food bank, helping narrow the food gap and address hunger relief for children, seniors, and families in need through a company donation.

The North Texas Food Bank right here in Plano, TX, is a certified member of Feeding America’s Food Bank Network, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization.

Focusing on providing nutritious food to the communities it serves, our North Texas Food Bank distributes items to area food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other programs that serve people in need. In 2021, The North Texas Food Bank provided over 120 million meals and over 30 million pounds of fresh produce to kids, seniors, and families in need.

All County Metroplex is proud to support this incredible work that helps so many across our communities.

If you would like to give to the North Texas Food bank, click here. Right now, each dollar you give provides 6 meals for our North Texas

neighbors in need.

Our team here at All County Metroplex wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

Keep That Air Conditioner Healthy

Posted on July 21, 2022 | by Abigayle Abel

Whether you are an owner or a tenant, taking steps to help your Air Conditioner perform effectively and efficiently in the summer heat is always a good idea.

Start with these eight easy tips:

Frequently Change the Filters
Keep Rooms Closed When Possible
Keep the Rooms Shady
Use Ceiling Fans Along With the AC
Keep Area Around the AC Unit Clear
Keep Areas Around Intake Vents Clear
Frequently Clean the Intake Vents

You can also greatly reduce the stress on your AC by using the “twenty degree rule.” While we might believe that cranking the thermostat on their air conditioner will result in cooler air blowing, there is a point at which pushing the unit further does not make the air cooler – it just uses more energy and costs more money. If it is 95 degrees outside and we set our thermostat to 70, we would be putting the AC system under considerable strain. Here is where the twenty degree rule comes into play!

The twenty degree rule states that you should always keep your AC unit at no more than 20 degrees lower than the outside temperature.

The logic has to do with how the AC unit functions. When the system starts cooling space, it removes the heat but also dehumidifies the air. When the system has to cool your home by over 20 degrees, its ability to do both remove the heat AND dehumidify the air diminishes. As a result, your AC system has to work harder and use more energy. This leads to faster wear and tear, can drastically reduce the lifespan of the unit, and can lead to more immediate problems like the unit “freezing” or completely going out. That risk is not good for anyone, especially here in the Texas heat. The twenty degree rule is an excellent way to help your AC unit run smoothly and at peak efficiency.

So let’s remember to keep the AC unit at no more than 20 degrees lower than the outside temperature.

Given the record highs we are experiencing here in North Texas, you may also consider these additional steps:

Setting the thermostat higher and letting the unit rest while you are away from the house will reduce strain on the AC unit.
Bathing and laundry can generate heat during the day. Complete these tasks during cooler times in the evening and morning.
Close doors to rooms you are not using. Also reduce the times outside doors are opened.
Keep windows covered.
Vacuum floor and wall registers. Get rid of dust buildup.
Make sure your ceiling fans are rotating counterclockwise. This pushes cool air down.
If you need to use an oven or stovetop, briefly use the oven hood to remove some of the heat.
Furniture should not block registers and vents.

Here at All County Metroplex Property Management, we are dedicated to helping owners efficiently manage investment and rental property. We are also dedicated to the comfort of our wonderful tenants.

If you have any investment or rental property needs, please don’t hesitate to call us at 469-405-7200.

We wish everyone a a safe and happy summer!

Renovation Ideas for Property Owners

Posted on June 21, 2022 | by Abigayle Abel

Find your inspiration in these great tips for renovating your investment property! Click the link for some amazing tips!

As the owner of a rental investment property, every now and then you may want to squeeze in some renovating. Timing is key! A good time, for example, might be right after a tenant moves out (if the window is large enough before a new tenant move-in).

As you plan and brainstorm any renovation, you will want to first create a cost-benefit analysis before starting any work. When you compare the projected or estimated costs and benefits (or opportunities) associated with a project, it makes it a little easier to decide which choices make the best sense for your property from a business perspective.

If you have a rental/investment property in North Texas and are looking for someone to help ease the work load, give us a ring at 469-405-7200.

Our team at All County Metroplex Property Management would love to chat about managing your rental property for you so you can relax and enjoy your investment!

Spirit of the Season

Posted on December 24, 2021 | by Abigayle Abel

Season’s Greetings from your friends at All County Metroplex!

All County Metroplex is proud to support our North Texas communities throughout the year. As we head into the holidays, your team here at All County Metroplex is helping narrow the food gap and address hunger relief for children, seniors, and families in need through a company donation to The North Texas Food Bank.