A high-quality heater should remain out of the way, out of sight, and out of mind. If you have noticed that your furnace is producing noise, here are a few probable causes and solutions. Scraping noises Some people hear thumping or scraping noises coming from their furnace or ductwork. If you think you might experience...
Depending on where you live, your furnace may be the most vital household appliance during the winter months. It provides the warmth and comfort you need to remain protected and safe throughout the season. Because it is such an important and complex tool in order to keep your home comfortable and warm, that can also ...
It’s the holiday season now. So you’re likely getting set to host guests in your home. It’s traditional for many people to utilize twinkle lights and other Christmas decor to brighten their houses during this time. While decorating for the holidays, don’t forget your HVAC system is an important home appliance that also deserves attention. ...
The smell of pine trees and the cold air are often associated with winter by many people. For others, it’s the scent they notice when the heating in the house is turned back on for the winter. Many homeowners may worry that something is wrong with their heating system when a strange smell starts to...
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...
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...
Why does the temperature vary so much between floors in my home in Charlotte? Do you struggle with hot and cold spots throughout your multi-level home? Sometimes it is due to the lack of insulation. Other times the blame goes to improper window installation. But for many multi-story homes, winter discomfort stems directly from the...
You knew this day was coming, but you kept hoping it would last a little longer. You think it may be time to replace your heating system?? How do you know for sure that it’s time to replace? Your first clue is quite obvious…it’s stopped working and your local Charlotte heating contractor has informed you...
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