Three lakes, one town
Marble Falls sits where the Colorado River widens into Lake Marble Falls, with Lake LBJ just upstream and Lake Travis just downstream. The water is why many people live here, and it also shapes the air inside the house.
Homes near the shore breathe lake air all summer. Doors open to the dock, wet towels and swimsuits come inside, and the AC runs hard to keep up. Moisture that sneaks in settles into carpet, closets and the cool spots near vents, and over months it adds to your home's bio-load, the fine particles that gather in the air, on surfaces and inside the HVAC system.
Is yours a full-time home or a lake house?
Marble Falls homes don't follow one pattern:
- Full-time family homes in town and in the newer neighborhoods off Highway 281, with kids, pets and daily cooking.
- Weekend and lake homes that sit closed for weeks, then fill with guests all at once.
- Older houses near downtown that have seen decades of Hill Country summers.
A house left shut with the thermostat set high can come back smelling stale. A busy house builds up dust, dander and cooking residue. Both end up in the ductwork and blow back into your rooms each time the system starts. What Is Your Home's Bio-Load? explains the buildup in plain terms.
What does dry fog do in a lake house?
Our treatment uses the patented Pure Maintenance VaPURE dry fog system, in two steps:
- The dry fog. A very fine fog of a hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid solution drifts through every room, closet and the ductwork. On hard, non-porous surfaces like counters, tile and fixtures, it helps control the growth of odor-causing microorganisms, then the solution breaks down into water, oxygen and vinegar.
- The surface protectant. It goes on the same way, as a dry fog.
The droplets float rather than fall, so cushions, bunk beds and stacks of linens stay dry. The whole house is done in one day, so it fits between weekends. Every step is on our dry fog treatment page.
Can we talk before the weekend?
Yes. The consultation is by phone, at a time that suits you, whether you live here or drive up on Fridays. Our crew comes out only for the treatment itself.
A team member asks about the HVAC system, filter and return vents. Tell them about the rooms that smell musty after a closed-up week, the boat gear in the garage or the guest room nobody uses. Then we send a written quote based on square footage, and you decide from there.
Marble Falls FAQ
We only use our lake house on weekends. When is the best time to book?
Many owners book before a busy stretch, like early summer or the holidays, so the house smells fresh when the family pulls in. Your advisor can help you pick a date.
Does lake humidity mean the smell will come right back?
Moisture is still the big driver, so your habits after the treatment make the difference. Keeping indoor humidity steady helps most, and our Central Texas Humidity Guide has simple steps. If your AC needs work, handle that first. In the Austin area, our sister company Gold Eagle Services handles HVAC work, or you can call your local HVAC company.
We had a leak near the dock door. Can you treat that?
We don't perform or collect lab testing. If you'd like your air tested, or you've had a leak or visible growth, start with an independent state-licensed professional. Once the source is fixed and repairs are done, the treatment can be a good next step.
Helpful guides for Marble Falls homeowners
- Closed-Up Homes and Vacation Homes - keeping a part-time lake house from going stale
- Central Texas Humidity Guide - what humidity to aim for near the water
- HVAC Fan Settings: On, Auto or Circulate? - a small change that helps between visits
Book your free Marble Falls consultation
Pure Maintenance Austin serves all of Central Texas, including College Station, Marble Falls and the Highland Lakes. Call 512-904-4646 or email IAQ@goldeagleservices.com to set up your free phone consultation. We're available Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm.