Why is My Evaporator Coil Freezing?
We rely on our air conditioners to keep us cool during the hot summer months, but a frozen evaporator coil can actually cause your home to heat up! Operating the air conditioner with a frozen coil can do extensive damage to the unit, leaving you without cooling. Watch for these
Breathe Easy and Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Airborne microorganisms are tiny, but can cause big problems for you and your children and pets. From allergies to asthma and infections, some of these germs and bacteria are actually originating in something you use to keep yourself more comfortable – your AC unit. Many people claim that their AC
Programming Your Thermostat for Energy Efficiency
Thermostats used to come in one shape and one size. Today, the sizes are smaller, the technology smarter, and the programs easier. Honeywell has a new Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat that enables programming on the go. It features: Control from anywhere: computer, tablet, smartphone, in the house or across the country Color
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