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Life Before Air Conditoning
Summers in eastern North Carolina can be brutal. The thought of going without AC for even a day in the summer makes me cringe. So what did people do less than a hundred years ago when there was no such thing as an air conditioner? Below is a link to an article that I...
5 Signs That It May Be Time To Upgrade your Heat Pump or Air Conditioner
Does your outdoor unit sound like a helicopter taking off when it starts? Do you feel like you are having to call a service technician to come out every time you turn around to work on your dinosaur of a heat pump? If so, it may be time to start thinking about...
4 Reasons an HVAC Check-up Should be on Your Spring Cleaning List
The flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and every outdoor surface is covered in pollen. Spring has sprung in Onslow County and before we know it summer will be here. In between putting away your winter coats and tending the lawn, its important to remember to...
Increase Your Home’s Humidity in Winter
Have you been noticing that your skin feels dry lately? Or static in your clothes and hair? If so, you may have low humidity in your home. In Onslow County and the rest of eastern North Carolina, we usually think about the high humidity we have during the summers but...
7 Ways to Stay Warm Without Using the Heat
Whether you are just trying to save some money on your utility bill or dealing with an untimely breakdown, these helpful tips can keep you and your family warm without cranking up the heat. 1. Layer up. This one may sound obvious but it works! Wear socks, slippers,...
4 Steps to Prepare Your Home for Winter Vacation
Many of you will be heading out of town this holiday weekend. With all the preparations to be made before your trip, don't forget to prepare your furnace or heat pump. Here are four easy things that you can do to save money and reduce the chance of having a problem...
Geothermal Heat Pumps: Ultimate Energy Savings
While regular heat pumps use the air to transfer heat either into or out of your home, a geothermal heat pump uses the earth to transfer heat. Just a few feet below the surface, the ground remains at a relatively consistent temperature that is warmer than the air...
Is a Gas Furnace Right for Your Family?
Though not as common as heat pumps in our area, gas furnaces are still sought after because of the type of heat that they produce. While heat pumps heat your home by transferring heat from outside, gas furnaces actually create their heat. The air that you feel...
How Heat Pumps Work
According to Energysavers.gov, heat pumps are the most efficient form of electric heating in moderate climates (like eastern North Carolina). And as Americans are spending almost half of their home energy costs on space heating, heat pumps can be a great way to save...
4 Benefits of Having Zoned Air Conditioning
We all have rooms in our homes that just don't seem to be as comfortable as the others. Often times its the second floor or rooms that have a lot of windows. By having a zone system installed, you can eliminate this problem. Typically, with forced air systems there is...