The AC Condenser Cycle Air conditioning condensers play an important role in cooling your home. In Chapel Hill, air conditioning replacements are recommended when the condenser has experienced extensive wear. The condenser is responsible for cooling the vapors after taking them from the compressor. It is shaped like a coil and allows the liquid that […]

Air Handlers Circulate Air in the HVAC System Within your HVAC system is an air handler, responsible for conditioning and circulating air. The air handler is a large metal box, located towards the bottom of your HVAC system, containing heating and cooling elements along with a blower to circulate the air into the home. The […]

Dual Fuel Combines a Heat Pump and Gas Furnace   The Southeast is the perfect climate for a dual fuel system. In Chapel Hill, a heat pump will be sufficient during the winter, when temperatures are above freezing. However, when the temperatures dip below freezing, a gas furnace will provide more economical heat to your […]

Gas Pack: An Energy-Efficient, Ductless System in Durham Self-contained AC and heating systems are called gas packs. They are packaged units that contain all of their components in a single box, including the condenser, compressor, and expansion valve. Having the air conditioning unit and heating system in one location is convenient because it takes up […]

Heating and Cooling 101   How Heating and Cooling Systems Work An HVAC system, which stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, functions to keep your house comfortable throughout the seasons. It is responsible for controlling the air temperature, humidity level and indoor air quality. There are three necessary components to an HVAC system: a […]

When it’s time to bring in a contractor to install your new HVAC system or inspect your current one, keep the following steps in mind: Get educated The more you know the better decision you can make. Find out about license and insurance requirements for contractors in your state. And before you call a contractor, […]

Troubleshooting a Heating and Air Conditioning System in Durham Attempt These Solutions Prior to Calling for Service When you experience trouble with your Boer Brothers system, please call us for questions or service. To help you determine the problem area, there are a few solutions that you can attempt prior to calling us for heating […]

Pre-Service Checklist for HVAC Systems When you need a technician to work on your HVAC system, there are a few things that you can do to be well-prepared prior to the service visit. In Durham, air conditioning services and heating repairs are recommended when your heating or AC unit does not work correctly. At Boer […]

A cool breeze on a hot summer day… Can you feel it? Isn’t it refreshing? The best part is that you’re inside your home cool and comfortable because you have an air conditioning system. But do you really know what it is doing? Or how it is doing it? Does it matter? Yes it does! […]

The great news is that a number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency have been renewed. We thought that these had gone away.  These tax credits are available for purchases made in 2016, as well as retroactive to purchases made in 2015. We would have been able to move lots more people toward higher […]