Hurricane season is here, and this year is shaping up to be quite a doozy. Although North Carolina isn’t the most common target for hurricanes, we’re not entirely safe – especially i…
HOW DOES ZONE HEATING AND COOLING WORK?
Do I need a Zoned Heating and Cooling System? Do you feel like some rooms in your house are always cold during the winter? Do other areas of your home get stiflingly hot in the summer? Rooms wi…
DUCTLESS VS. DUCTED HEAT PUMPS
What is the difference between and Ducted and Ductless Heat Pump? In the battle of ductless vs. ducted heat pumps, there isn’t an obvious winner. Each has its own pros and cons. Here, Newcomb…
WHY DOES MY AC BLOW WARM AIR?
Why Is My AC Unit Blowing Warm Air? You turn on your air conditioner and stick your face in front of it, anticipating that icy cool blast of refreshing air. Instead, you feel a stream of warm air l…
DOES YOUR HOME NEED AN AIR CONDITIONING REPLACEMENT?
Thinking about a heating or air conditioning replacement? Even if your air conditioner isn’t broken or breaking, it may be time to start thinking about a new one. Check out these 7 Signs it&rsqu…
GEOTHERMAL PIPES: HOW GEOTHERMAL PUMPS WORK
A geothermal heat pump (also called a ground source heat pump) transfers heat between your home and the ground. Traditional air conditioners use the outside air to heat and cool your home. Geothermal …
HVAC SHORT CYCLING AND OTHER SIGNS YOUR AC IS FAILING
Is Your AC Working Too Hard? It’s that time of year again — residents of the sunny South take refuge in their living rooms in the hottest part of the day, thanking their lucky stars…
IS DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONING A DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECT?
Do-it-yourself projects are all the rage, and for good reason. After all, why pay someone to install a ductless air conditioner if you can manage it on your own? Unfortunately for the handymen and …
THERMOSTAT SETTINGS FOR WHEN YOU’RE ON VACATION
When you’re on your way out the door for a much-needed vacation, thermostat settings are the last thing on your mind. But whether you’re beach bound, headed to the hills, or off to visit distant frie…