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May 12, 2015

6 Essential Facets of Any HVAC Purchase

The biggest utility expense for homeowners is heating and cooling for their homes, so it is no shock that heating, ventilating and air conditioning is not a topic of choice across the country. Even though it is not popular to talk about, All Temp Co., Inc. believes that every aspect that deeply touches the financial position of a household should be purchased with confidence and completed well. To assist with this, we will detail four essential facets of any HVAC purchase: the home, the contractor, the system and the ductwork. The contractor is important in the purchase of HVAC because...

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February 3, 2015

3 Tips to Save Your System (And Your Wallet)!

We always say regular maintenance checkups are a must to keep heating and cooling systems running as efficiently and safely as possible. But everyone understands sometime making an additional investment is not in the cards, or budget in this case. That is why we at All Temp Co Inc., thought we could offer 3 tips, to help keep your system running efficiently and safely even when the budget is running tight. Changing Filters. Most homes have Filters in the Wall, Ceiling, or floor, keeping these filters changed will make a dramatic difference in the life and efficiency of any system....

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July 1, 2014

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 new AC unit. A well maintained AC unit lasts about 15-20 years on average. Although that sounds like a long time, if you’ve moved into a previously occupied house, chances are you’re going to have to replace the AC unit at some point. If you’re nearing the end of an...

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September 25, 2013

Can You Trust the Carrier Brand? Yes You Can

The Carrier brand is one of the most recognized in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, and for good reason. The company’s founder developed the first air conditioning system in the world, and since then the company has continued its innovative process to make their brand one of the most trusted in the HVAC field. Of all the systems in your home, your HVAC system uses the most energy, something that the Carrier company cares about since they have a deep commitment to the environment. In fact, the Carrier company was a founding member of the U.S. Green...

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July 15, 2013

A Heat Pump for Cooling? Here’s How It Works, and Quietly Too

Mecklenburg County is a great locale for home heat pumps. Wintertime temperatures rarely go below freezing, while access to cool, conditioned air may be desired anytime between May and September under normal Charlotte area conditions. This is the ideal temperature scenario for heat pump use. Heat pumps have the unique capability of working as a furnace during cold weather and as an air conditioner during warm weather. They don’t generate heat/cold, but rather transfer it from one place to another. This makes them incredibly efficient and economical. They’re also quiet. For cooling functions, a heat pump works in much the...

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July 8, 2013

A/C Features Your New System Should Have

Most people feel some degree of stress when they’re about to make a big-ticket purchase. But if you’re shopping for a new central air conditioning system, here’s a fact that should lift much of the worry from your shoulders: Thanks to some truly revolutionary A/C features, today’s systems need between 30 and 50 percent less energy to run than their clunky counterparts from the 1970s. In fact, even if your air conditioner is less than 15 years old, you stand to save as much as 20 to 40 percent on your energy bill by replacing it with a new, energy...

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May 24, 2013

Why A NATE-Certified Technician? Because the Job Needs to Be Done Right

Whether your home’s A/C system needs a professional tune-up, or you’re having a new central air conditioner installed, you want your technician to be knowledgeable, trustworthy and capable of getting the job done right the first time. A NATE-certified technician offers superb service you can rely on time and again. What is NATE certification? NATE certification is the brainchild of North American Technician Excellence, the largest independent third-party organization devoted to certifying heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. NATE offers a battery of certification tests that cover practical and advanced knowledge of HVACR systems. Trusted throughout the industry, NATE’s...

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April 26, 2013

Have You Switched from R-22 to R-410A AC Unit?

R-22, more commonly known as Freon, runs most of the AC units in American homes today. However, its days are numbered due to government action to remove it from the marketplace. More recently, the increasing shortage of Freon has caused prices to rise, and consumers are seeing the effects in the cost of high air conditioning repair bills. In response, many homeowners have chosen to upgrade to new systems running on R-410A, trade named Puron. Puron is an environmentally friendly AC refrigerant that doesn’t harm the ozone layer like Freon. When you factor in the absence of high repair costs,...

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April 5, 2013

Is it Time to Upgrade your Air Conditioner?

The decision to upgrade your air conditioning system isn’t an easy one to make. Like most Charlotte NC home and business owners, your budget is probably the primary concern when it comes to such an important purchase. Fortunately, there are easy ways to reduce the cost of putting in a new air conditioner. Some of these include tax credits, dealer financing and manufacturer rebates. Before making the final decision to upgrade, you also need to consider several other factors. When Is It Time to Replace Your Current Air Conditioner? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that residential and commercial property...

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March 29, 2013

AC Compressor Doesn’t Kick In? What to Do

On a sweltering day, nothing is worse than discovering that your air conditioner isn’t working. After testing it for a minute, you may realize that the compressor is to blame. When an AC compressor doesn’t start, the system can’t cool your home. Therefore, this isn’t something that can be put on the back burner. It has to be dealt with immediately. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to try to resolve the issue. While compressor problems can be pretty serious, they are occasionally easy to fix, so don’t panic just yet. Steps You can Take to Troubleshoot...

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