Whether you live in Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro or Carrboro air conditioning is a necessity and when it breaks down we need it back working in a hurry. Still though, it is an important decision. Here is guide to make a informed rapid decision that will get you back up while helping you save […]

Is it Trane or Carrier, York or Rheem? Before replacing your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump, learn the difference between HVAC manufacturers. So you went online to start figuring out which brand, which model, which size, which contractor, how much, what financing options, etc. — a lot of things to consider! Spoiler alert the […]

The time has come to turn on the heat in your home. Immediately after you turn on the furnace, you smell a burning odor that is wafting through your house. What should you do? First, remain calm and quickly turn off the furnace. Next, go to the area where your heating system is located. Make […]

These systems are designed to last a long time with good maintenance. Many home owners do not realize their home heating and air conditioning system operates approximately 3,600 hours per year. To put this “run time” in perspective, a car driven for the same 3,600 hours at 65 miles per hour would travel 234,000 miles […]

How can I tell if my heating and cooling system is low on refrigerant? If the system just isn’t putting out much cold air it could be caused by low refrigerant. Although it can still put out some cold air with half the required refrigerant, the output is reduced and the system is much less […]

Heat Pumps Heat pumps are a part of the central HVAC system, using outside air to heat and cool your home. Your heat pump is a refrigeration system that works to compress and decompress refrigerant, and can be reversed to cool or heat a designated space. In Durham, a heat pump installation requires two main […]

Air conditioning equipment is designed to operate with a specific quantity of air passing over its indoor coil surface. When air filters are not replaced, they clog and become coated with dirt. Similarly, the indoor coils get coated with dirt. This dirt reduces the amount of air flowing in the unit below the design limit, […]