Why It’s So Important to Change Your Air Filter Regularly

Air filters are a central, but often under-appreciated part of a central HVAC system. They don’t just filter out bits of pollen and dust that would otherwise circulate through the home and lower indoor air quality. They also provide a first line of defense against larger objects such as bits of loose insulation being [...]

July 31st, 2017|HVAC Blog|

Air Conditioner constantly running?

Is it Normal for a Central Air Conditioner to Run Constantly? It’s summer time and your central AC is running non-stop. Is this normal? Well, because it’s hotter outside, it’s normal for a central air conditioner to run without cycling on and off as often. Also, running with fewer cycles (turning on and off) [...]

July 26th, 2017|HVAC Blog|

Causes your Central Air is blowing Warm Air

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 [...]

July 18th, 2017|HVAC Blog|

HVAC Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners

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 [...]

June 27th, 2017|HVAC Blog|

Know your HVAC and know your MERV rating!

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 [...]

June 22nd, 2017|HVAC Blog|

3 Basic Things Every Homeowner Should Know About HVAC

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 [...]

June 13th, 2017|HVAC Blog|

Install Your Own HVAC Unit or Use a Pro?

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 [...]

June 8th, 2017|HVAC Blog|

Pest-Proof Your HVAC Components

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 – [...]

June 4th, 2017|HVAC Blog|

Will Shading Your Air Conditioner Save You Money?

"Will my household AC system run more efficiently (perhaps cycle on/off fewer times, or the compressor won't have to run as long when it cycles on) by shading the compressor?" There’s been some debate for some time now regarding whether homeowners should cover their air conditioner. Most air conditioning manufacturers don’t specifically recommend covering [...]

May 30th, 2017|HVAC Blog|