Hot air is the last thing you want from your home’s AC unit. But don’t worry just yet, we’ve got your back. Truth is, there are a ton of different variables that lead to warm air blowing out of your air conditioner. Before calling an AC repair company, here are 5 common causes to [...]
Here in North Carolina, it seems we have two seasons: winter and summer. We sometimes go from frigid temperatures and very active use of our furnace or boiler system right into blazing heat and regular use of our air conditioners. You and many other homeowners will seek relief from the heat that only comes from your central air conditioning system. [...]
Try these tips when the humidity creeps up on you. You know it when excess home moisture raises its ugly head. You’ll spot foggy windows, smell a mildew or musty odor, or your skin feels clammy. If it has been around for a while it had the chance [...]
Tips to Stay Cool on the 4th of July With the temperatures high in the triangle, your air conditioner is going to work hard this summer. So why run it more than you absolutely need to? With the 4th of July just around the corner, many of us are going to be hosting barbecues, watching [...]
HVAC Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners in Raleigh NC If you are a pet owner, you already know that pets can affect your life in unusual ways. But being woken up in the wee hours of dawn for a romp in the backyard isn’t the only thing you should be concerned about. Pets, especially [...]
Have you ever taken a close look at your HVAC filters when replacing them? If so, you may have noticed that each filter has a MERV rating -- and this number has important implications. MERV stands for “minimum efficiency reporting value” and the MERV rating is a measure of how effectively a filter removes [...]
Heating and cooling systems are an important aspect of every home – they affect your comfort and energy consumption significantly! Homeowners have many heating and air conditioning questions as they get to know their homes’ systems, troubleshoot them, and work to conserve energy. The HVAC.com Resource Center holds the answers to many common heating [...]
Your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system is one of the most important and expensive components of your home. It’s easy to take for granted the comfort and air quality provided by your system, but when it fails to operate properly, you’ll quickly take notice. We will be looking at some basic pieces [...]
What you must understand about heating and cooling units is that they have to meet certain codes, which require certain permits and proper installation. The professionals understand the codes and how to go expediently about the process of acquiring permits. However, if you happen to be familiar with the codes and permits, and you [...]
Pesky pests are a problem home and business owners battle time and time again. Ignoring pest problems can have damaging consequences – termites can destroy your home or building’s structure, raccoons tear their way into your attic, ants relentlessly invade your interiors, wasps create nests inside and out, posing a danger to occupants – [...]