Ductless Mini Splits Offer Comfort With Minimal Investment and Effort

Ductless Mini Splits Offer Comfort With Minimal Investment and EffortA ductless mini split heat pump is a reliable source of both heating and cooling that provides excellent comfort and efficiency for an investment comparable to what you’d make in a traditional HVAC system. Like other heat pumps, a ductless mini split system uses an outdoor unit that contains the compressor, condenser and other system components. The main difference in a ductless mini split system is that it does not require a network of ducts to distribute heated or cooled air to your home. Instead, it uses one or more inside air handling units that are connected to the outdoor unit. They can be placed anywhere in your home, limited only by the length of the connection to the main outdoor unit. This provides the benefits of zoned heating and cooling if you install multiple air handlers. Read More »

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A/C Replacement Is a Headache, But Doing Your Homework Helps

A/C Replacement Is a Headache, But Doing Your Homework HelpsA/C replacement can look like a frustrating task at first glance, but at a basic level, all it requires is finding a cooling system that’s the correct size for your home and that has the right features to make it efficient and effective. Here are some factors to keep in mind as you’re doing the research on your A/C replacement. Read More »

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9 Ways to Make Improvements to Your Indoor Air Quality This Spring

9 Ways to Make Improvements to Your Indoor Air Quality This SpringOne of the best ways to boost the comfort level in your home is to improve its indoor air quality. Here are nine effective ways to improve your indoor air quality this spring. Read More »

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A Zoning System Upgrade Keeps Your North Carolina Home Comfy 24/7

A Zoning System Upgrade Keeps Your North Carolina Home Comfy 24/7In middle of winter or summer, one of the most frustrating things you can experience from your HVAC system is inconsistent heating or cooling. Heat always rises, which means upper levels of your home are likely to be warmer than lower levels. The configuration of your ductwork system, insulation levels, and air and energy leaks can also affect temperatures in different parts of your home. Applying a zoning system upgrade can be an effective way to improve home comfort by focusing heating and cooling where you want it most. Read More »

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Heat Pump Maintenance: Keep It Up and Lengthen Your System’s Life

Heat Pump Maintenance: Keep It Up and Lengthen Your System's LifeUnlike standard furnaces or air conditioners, heat pumps are used in both heating and cooling seasons. During an average year, they will receive twice the wear of an HVAC unit that’s dedicated solely to heating or cooling. While the performance of a neglected heat pump will deteriorate, heat pump maintenance will help keep the system working well in both summer and winter. Proper maintenance sustains system function and ensures the unit works at its best level for as long as possible. This will preserve the investment you made in the equipment while also ensuring your home stays comfortable throughout the year. Read More »

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NATE-Certified Technicians Arrive With HVAC Knowledge and Expertise

NATE-Certified Technicians Arrive With HVAC Knowledge and ExpertiseWhen you hire a contractor to work on your commercial or residential HVAC system, you expect the technician who does the work to be well trained, knowledgeable, and experienced. In the HVAC industry, professional credibility, technical knowledge, and real-world experience and expertise can be represented by a company’s membership in NATE. A NATE-certified technician has demonstrated not only expertise and experience, but also a dedication to the highest standards of performance and conduct of the HVAC industry. Read More »

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How Does Air Purification Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality?

How Does Air Purification Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality?By some measures, the air inside our homes can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air. Dust, pollen, mold, animal dander, fibers and other particulates can aggravate allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems. Micro-organisms that cause disease can easily invade your home and threaten your health. Odors and fumes can make your living environment unpleasant. Effectively fighting back against these three threats to indoor air quality requires the power of an effective air purification system. Read More »

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Air Conditioning Season Isn’t Far Away: Consider These Efficient Features

Air Conditioning Season Isn't Far Away: Consider These Efficient FeaturesWith winter finally behind us, now’s a good time to start planning a high-efficiency air conditioner replacement or upgrade. Here are some of the most useful high-efficiency features and components to look for in a new home cooling system. Read More »

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Proper Attic Ventilation And Insulation Help Manage Heat And Moisture Buildup

Proper Attic Ventilation And Insulation Help Manage Heat And Moisture BuildupOverheated attics can increase the temperatures throughout your home as the extra heat radiates downward to your living spaces. Poorly ventilated attics also can develop excess moisture, allowing mold growth, damaging items stored in the attic and harming the building’s structure. Poor ventilation in attics can result in airborne particles that lower your home’s air quality. Keeping your attic dry and cool requires proper amounts of attic ventilation and insulation. Read More »

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Furnace or Gas Pack Fumes: Here’s What They Might Be

Furnace or Gas Pack Fumes: Here's What They Might BeAn unusual or unfamiliar odor from your home heating system is definitely cause for concern. However, most furnace fumes, with two important exceptions, are not dangerous and can be easily corrected with simple cleaning or maintenance. Read More »

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