But regardless of economic conditions, it’s likely there will always be a strong interest in how to save money on heating and cooling costs.
Read moreEasy Ways to Save EnergyFROGs don’t have to be Uncomfortable
Keeping a bonus room comfortable can feel like an impossible task. And for some of us, the fact that a bonus room is, by definition, just a bonus can make any argument about the need to work on it fall flat.
Read moreFROGs don’t have to be UncomfortableHow to Estimate New A/C Unit Installation Costs
Here in the Carolinas, we are now in one of those rare periods when it’s possible to open the windows, let the fresh air inside and remain comfortable. For many of us, the pleasant spring temperatures can make it easy to forget about the need to replace, maintain or update the central air conditioning system inside our homes.
Read moreHow to Estimate New A/C Unit Installation CostsSmart Home Thermostats Deliver on Savings
Even for those of us who are lucky enough to live along the beautiful coastline of the Carolinas, owning a vacation home someday is a goal. On the other hand, the idea of adding more real estate to the portfolio can be a source of stress and anxiety for some.
Read moreSmart Home Thermostats Deliver on SavingsWhy a High SEER Rating can Predict Low Prices
For those who don’t know, a SEER rating as pertains to the HVAC industry has nothing to do with the ability of a technician to read a crystal ball and foretell the future. Instead, this term (SEER) relates to the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio of an HVAC system.
Read moreWhy a High SEER Rating can Predict Low PricesThe Benefits of Going Ductless
For industry insiders, the benefits of ductless HVAC systems are well known, especially when retrofitting older homes without pre-existing ductwork.
Read moreThe Benefits of Going DuctlessHow to Choose the Right HVAC Contractor
The options for HVAC companies in the coastal Carolinas are as varied as the restaurants that make up the downtown Riverwalk area here in Wilmington. And, just as picking that perfect place to have dinner is not as simple as it appears to be on the surface, choosing the right HVAC company is not as easy as simply picking up the phone and calling the first number that comes up after a Google search or a referral from a friend.
Read moreHow to Choose the Right HVAC ContractorTips for Prepping your HVAC System for Summer
It may seem obvious to say that problems with an HVAC system are not apparent when it is off. Similarly, waiting for the heat of summer to find out there is an issue can result in prolonged waiting periods for technicians and/or parts to arrive, combined with the discomfort of sweaty, sleepless nights.
Read moreTips for Prepping your HVAC System for SummerWhy Heat Pumps are More Efficient
For those who don’t know, heat pumps distribute more than just a lot of hot air. Instead, the name simply refers to how a heat pump moves heat from one place to another. Since heat pumps only move heat around instead of generating it, as is the case with furnaces and other types of systems,...
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