While we are definitely coming out of the hottest time of the year, we aren’t really going to need our heating systems for a while longer. Nighttime temperatures are cooling down, but even those won’t demand the use of our heating systems regularly for another few weeks. While you may not be running your heater just yet, though, it is a great time to get a planned heating replacement taken care of.
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Need a New Heater? Ductless Systems Warrant Your Attention
Monday, September 19th, 2016Replacing Your Heater Before Winter Arrives? Consider Geothermal!
Monday, August 15th, 2016It may be easy to forget during the summer season, when temperatures and humidity soar, but the winter weather in our area can be quite cold and uncomfortable. With fall approaching in the very near future, you are wise to get your heating replacement out of the way as soon as possible. If you are seriously considering replacing your heater this year, then you are also wise to consider your heating options carefully.
We encourage homeowners throughout the area to give geothermal heating some attention before deciding upon their new heating system. Geothermal systems have much to offer, as you’ll learn a bit more about below. If you decider that geothermal is a good fit for your needs, be sure to take advantage of the 55% combined tax credit on new geothermal system installations!
What to Do if Your Electric Bills Have Been Climbing Every Summer and You Don’t Know Why
Monday, July 11th, 2016Cooling your home with a whole-house air conditioning system is a must when you live in as hot and humid a climate as we do. However, you also shouldn’t be draining your bank account to do so effectively. No, we can’t help you to cool your home for free. We have some tips to help you figure out why your system is so inefficient, though.
If you’ve been shocked at the amount that you are paying in electricity bills the past few summers, consider the following information. These are just a few of the reasons as to why your system’s efficiency may be slipping. Contact us with any questions that you may have.
Is Your Air Conditioner Drying Out the Air in Your Home too Much?
Monday, June 20th, 2016Conventional wisdom tells us that summers tend to be quite humid. That may be true outdoors, and it may also be true that it is, to some degree, the humidity and not the heat itself that is most responsible for your discomfort. The fact remains, though, that the environment within your home may be much different than that outdoors, especially if you are running your whole-house air conditioning system around the clock in order to keep your home cool and comfortable. This can negatively affect your indoor air quality. More specifically, running your air conditioner that consistently can actually wind up drying out the air in your home too much.
Why Does My Air Conditioner Run in Short Bursts?
Monday, June 13th, 2016Have you noticed that, when temperatures warm up in your home, your air conditioner will start up, run only briefly, and then shut back down again? This phenomenon is called short cycling, and it is much more than a minor annoyance or curiosity. It could indicate that there is a serious problem with your home cooling system. If you choose to ignore the symptom, then you risk putting your air conditioner at even greater risk of damage. Fear not, though, for the AC repair technicians on our staff are never more than a phone call away. We’ll figure out what is causing your air conditioner in Chapin, SC to short cycle.
Why Use an ERV or HRV in My Home?
Monday, May 30th, 2016Most homeowners will want to keep things relatively simple when it comes to their home comfort systems. That being said, though, using your air conditioner alone may not be enough to allow you to live in the outstanding and affordable comfort that we know you deserve. Integrating a heat or energy recovery ventilator into your HVAC system can help you to strike the right balance between efficiency, indoor air quality, and successful temperature maintenance. If you think that doing so is beyond your means, we’re here to help you see the error of your ways. Just remember to let our skilled professionals install and service your HRV or ERV in Chapin, SC.
3 Great Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning
Monday, May 16th, 2016Are you thinking about replacing your existing air conditioning system this year? Do you want to install a brand new whole-house air conditioning system into an existing home that has never used one? Whatever the situation may be, we recommend that you give ductless air conditioning in Chapin, SC some serious consideration. Ductless air conditioning, frankly, offers a few benefits that other air conditioning systems just cannot match. We will point out, though, that no air conditioner, ductless or otherwise, will truly excel if it is not installed and serviced by trained professionals. That is why we urge you to schedule your ductless AC services with the pros on our staff.
Do You Have Enough Insulation in Your Home?
Monday, May 9th, 2016For some reason, many homeowners tend to most closely associate the insulation in their homes with the chill of the winter season. Perhaps this is due to the fact that we insulate our own bodies with layers of clothing during that season as well, which is obviously not a common practice during the summer season. You really should keep in mind, though, that your insulation plays just as vital a role in the summer season as it does during the coldest time of the year. If do not have sufficient insulation in Chapin, SC, you are not going to be able to live as comfortably as you deserve with the efficiency that you demand this summer.
I Have an Old House: What Are My Cooling Options?
Monday, April 11th, 2016Owning an old, or even historic, home provides a lot of pleasures. When dealing with the aesthetics and structural integrity of an older home, though, the last thing that you want to do is to tear that property up in order to modernize its heating and cooling systems. If you think that this means you are limited to the use of inefficient, inconvenient window AC units, though, think again. With minimal disruption to your old home, we can outfit your residence with an efficient, elegant HVAC system. If it sounds too good to be true, know that the answer lies in the use of a ductless mini split system in Chapin, SC.