When Is It Time to Install a New AC Unit?
The dreaded AC break. It usually happens the hottest day of the year, so it goes. So you’ve checked the unit and maybe even had a professional come out and tell you you’re going to need a new one. Here are some tips about when it’s time to install a
Spring Cleaning: A Checklist for Air Conditioner Efficiency
Before you call for AC maintenance, or even better, before the weather gets warm enough for AC, you should double check to make sure your unit is operating properly. Test to see what the problem is (if there is one!) Is it not working at all, not blowing cold air,
Heat Pump or Furnace? What’s Best for Your Charlotte Area Home?
Charlotte area homeowners are lucky to have mild weather for much of the year. In the winter, temperatures can fall below freezing, but usually for only short periods of time. This gives residents a choice between using a heat pump or a furnace for winter heating. How Furnaces Work Furnaces
Top 5 Energy Vampires, How to Slay Them This Winter
One of the easiest ways to cut power consumption this winter is to stop the energy vampires in your home from draining electricity 24/7. It’s likely your home is populated by appliances and devices that use standby power, even when they’re not running. Anything that uses a timer or has
Are the Disadvantages of Geothermal Outweighed by the Benefits?
Any homeowner considering a shift to geothermal heating and cooling should take the time to carefully evaluate both the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal systems. Though there are some notable disadvantages to geothermal heat pumps, they’re easily outweighed by the significant advantages in efficiency, performance and economical operation that geothermal
What Is the Life Span of a Furnace?
The furnace in your Harrisburg home works 24/7 during the winter to keep you comfortable. How long your furnace will last depends mostly on how well you maintain it. What Is the Life Span of a Furnace? A typical furnace will last about 15 years. With regular maintenance and filter
Use These Home Safety Tips for Peace of Mind When You Travel
Traveling should be a fun and exciting time, but many homeowners come home to find out that something bad happened while they were gone. By utilizing a few simple home safety tips, you can easily avoid an unfortunate situation. Here are some things that we recommend: Set a programmable thermostat
9 Tips to Boost Wintertime Home Energy Savings
If winter gives you the energy bill blues, there are several things you can do to maximize the warmth in your Concord home without breaking the bank. These nine tips will help get you started on wintertime home energy savings. 1. Schedule furnace maintenance. A yearly tune-up will increase system
Why Won’t Your Furnace Turn On?
If your furnace won’t turn on, it might be simple to fix. You may be able to troubleshoot the problem yourself with this step-by-step guide. If there’s no heat: Make sure the thermostat is set to heating mode. Check that power switch is set to the On position. If it’s
How Does Geothermal Heating and Cooling Work?
Geothermal heating and cooling may sound like a great idea, but if you’re used to conventional furnaces and boilers, it can be hard to imagine how geothermal energy can sufficiently warm or cool your home. While certain components in geothermal systems may be complex, the basics of how these systems
Our Quick Guide to Furnace Maintenance
Wait too long to schedule your furnace maintenance and you may end up in the lurch. HVAC contractors are flooded with calls once the cold weather hits. Scheduling fall maintenance ensures your furnace will work the first time you fire it up, and will continue to work efficiently throughout the
Get the Performance Edge with a Carrier Programmable Thermostat
One of the simplest ways to save energy on your conditioning bills if you have a Carrier Performance or Comfort system is with a Carrier programmable thermostat. It’s intuitive, easy to use and manages more than your indoor temperature. Having such a thermostat cuts your energy bills by automatically changing