January 12, 2018

Why Choose a Geothermal Heating System?

Did you know that heating and cooling of your home accounts for more than 55% of your utility bills every month? The effects of these heating and cooling on the environment have been disastrous. However, there is a cheaper and environmental-friendly option to heating and cooling in your home. Geothermal heating systems offer a wide range of benefits ranging from lower operating costs, superior comfort, better efficiency, to numerous environmental benefits. Here are some reasons why you should choose a geothermal heating system. They are Long Lasting A typical geothermal heating system provides an average of 25 to 30 years...

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December 29, 2017

Heat Pumps Vs. Air Conditioners in Charlotte

People who buy homes in North Carolina often wonder if they should have an air conditioner or the more familiar heat pump. Heat pumps can be a smart choice because though summers in Charlotte can be toasty, the winter months can get pretty chilly and a good heating system is necessary. They should also know that central air conditioning units and heat pumps are basically the same thing. Homeowners will flip a switch to feel cool air turn into warm air. Here’s how it works. What Is The Difference Between Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners? An air conditioner cools by moving...

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June 1, 2016

Shopping For a New Air Conditioner or Heater? Keep These Tips in Mind!

Chances are, if you’re shopping for a new air condition or heating system, it’s been a while since you’ve done this before – if at all. Systems can last from 12-20 years, so you’ll likely only have to shop for a few in your lifetime. Each year, HVAC systems advance, so it’s important to keep these tips in mind while shopping for a new system: Look for efficiency. Models with high efficiency will cost more initially, but will save you much more in the long run. High-efficiency models have an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 90 or above. Look...

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June 1, 2015

Insulate Your Home for Comfort and Energy Savings

A lack of insulation is a major problem with today’s homes, often causing homeowners to lose heating and cooling energy. Insulation issues cause temperature and comfort control problems, as well as contribute to higher energy bills due to energy loss. Adding insulation to your home is a home improvement project that will pay for itself in increased energy savings. Where should insulation be added? The most common areas where homes are lacking insulation is in the attic, between walls, floors above unconditioned areas such as a garage or basement, and in crawlspaces and basements. Heating and cooling energy can escape...

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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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December 2, 2014

What Are the Major Differences Between Heat Pumps and Furnaces?

When selecting a new heating system, you’ll have many choices, thanks to the vast selection of quality heating units on the market. Your first step should be choosing which type of heating system is right for you; a heat pump or a furnace. We’ve put together some information to help you learn about these two heating options, including the differences between them as well as their benefits and drawbacks. Below are some of the distinct differences you’ll find between heat pumps and furnaces: Furnaces provide only heating, while heat pumps are capable of providing heating and cooling. Heat pumps use...

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October 7, 2014

5 Reasons to Install a Geothermal Heating Unit

Geothermal heating systems utilize Earth’s below-ground energy to heat and cool homes and businesses across Charlotte, North Carolina. These systems are composed of a ground loop component which extracts energy and a heat pump which distributes heated or cooled air throughout your indoor spaces. While there are many heating systems to choose from, here are five strong reasons why you should choose geothermal. 1. Efficient heating and cooling Geothermal heating and cooling is a clean, green comfort system. It burns no fossil fuels to heat your home, like furnaces do. Its heat pump component consumes very little electricity, and it...

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January 9, 2014

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 send heat throughout the home in one of two ways. Forced air furnaces directly heat air and send it into each room through a vent system. Other furnaces heat an intermediary fluid such as air, steam or water which is then pumped through pipes into a radiator in each room....

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December 23, 2013

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 heating and cooling provide. High cost of installation – The initial investment in a geothermal heating and cooling system can be substantial, often several thousand dollars more than a comparable furnace, air conditioner or heat pump. Geothermal installations are more expensive because they require significant digging and trenching. This earth-moving...

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