Checking your thermostat If your thermostat screen is blank, it’s likely that your batteries need to be replaced. Check the battery cover on the back of the thermostat to see if it’s loose or missing. If it is, replace the batteries and reattach the cover. If your thermostat doesn’t have a battery cover, check the...
Summertime is a time when people are outside more and rely on air conditioning to stay cool. Unfortunately, air conditioning can break down quickly in the summer heat, costing people money in repairs or even higher electric bills. Here are five steps that you can take to help prevent your air conditioning system from breaking...
Homeowners often face a difficult choice about deciding between repairing or replacing their HVAC equipment due to cost, home comfort, health, and safety precautions, as well as the impact the solution will have on the environment. Things to consider Before deciding whether to repair or replace your HVAC system, consider your home’s indoor air quality....
The air filters are responsible for maintaining your home’s HVAC system free of dust and debris. You would be surprised at how quickly it accumulates on your equipment. Following the coronavirus pandemic, AC filters have gained more attention. With concern about the airborne transmission of the virus, some experts are recommending the use of more...
Several factors influence how to properly size an HVAC system for a home. Square footage of the living space, windows, and appliances are a few of the items considered when a professional HVAC contractor determines the proper size of equipment. All of these items are used to form a load calculation, which is a mathematical...
Nothing is more aggravating than turning on your air-conditioner for its first seasonal use – and nothing happens! To minimize your frustration, make sure you are familiar with your breaker panel box, know where your air filters are located, and how to properly set your thermostat. More tips can be found at AC Troubleshoot Tips...
The holiday season is upon us and your heating system is working hard to keep your home comfortable for family and friends. You are busy decorating your home for this festive time of year, however, there are a few things to remember when it comes to your HVAC system during this festive time of year....
Have you awakened during the night and realized it is cold in your home? Did you try adjusting the thermostat only to find it is blank? Did you check the breaker panel but found the breaker for the furnace has tripped? After resetting the breaker and turning on the furnace, did it trip again? Here...
Even though you may be enjoying the end of summer, it is a good idea to start thinking about getting your furnace ready for winter use. If you keep good maintenance records of your HVAC equipment and did not have any issues the previous winter, it is probably safe to turn on your furnace once...
Is There a Better Time During the Year to Buy a New Heating & Air System in Charlotte? In most cases, HVAC equipment will last 15 to 20 years with consistent preventative maintenance each year. Heat pumps and air-conditioning equipment should last 10 to 15 years. Furnaces and boilers typically last 15 to 20...
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