Category Archives: Air Filters

Don’t Choose New Air Filters Until You Are Familiar With MERV Ratings

 The air filters in your heating and air conditioning systems are important for several different reasons. They protect your HVAC system from dust, improve indoor air quality, and if kept

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With Routine Filter Changes, You’ll Save More On Energy And Repairs Long Term

It’s one of the simplest home maintenance projects you can do — and one of the hardest to remember: routine filter changes for your furnace. The filter traps dust, pollen, pet dander

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Changing Your Filters to Improve Heating Efficiency And Reduce Energy Costs

The particulates in the air you breathe are tiny, but their impact can be staggering. Dust, allergens and other particles that you can’t see can cause allergy flare ups, exacerbate

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MERV Can Help You Get Better Results From Air Filters

Air filters play an important role in keeping your indoor air quality high.  However, there are many different types of filters available, and it may be difficult to figure out

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With Summer Still Holding On, Use These Operational Tips To Boost Your Air-Conditioning System

Although the calendar is moving toward fall, the temperatures declare summer is still around in Eastern Carolina. With temperatures hovering around 90 degrees, keeping the air conditioning system in top

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Easy Ways To Allergy-Proof Your Home During The Peak Of North Carolina’s Pollen Season

Pollen season in eastern North Carolina can be unbearable for allergy sufferers.  Fortunately, there are ways you can allergy-proof your house to keep pollen and other irritants out of your

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Four Reasons To Give Continuous Attic Ventilation Serious Consideration

If you’ve ever spent any time in an old home’s attic, you’ve likely experienced the hot, stagnant air that many homes have trapped directly under their roofs. As air exchange

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Three Years — With The Right Maintenance, Your HVAC System Can Last That Much Longer

Proper maintenance of your high-efficiency air conditioner is important because it means that you will pay less for repairs and that your air conditioner will last much longer. Properly maintaining

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Six Tips To Keep Your A/C Humming From Now Until Fall

Summer has arrived in eastern North Carolina, and ideally your air conditioner is running smoothly, keeping you and your family comfortable. Here are six tips to keep your A/C humming

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Next-Generation Thermostats: Smart Technology for Your Home

Want to control your HVAC from your smartphone?

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