3 Tips for Furnace Efficiency

3 TIPS FOR FURNACE EFFICIENCY When people are looking to heat their homes during the cooler winter months, it is important to make sure that a reliable furnace is available. With many different styles and options to choose from, it can be a challenge to find the right...

Can Air Conditioning Trigger Asthma?

CAN AIR CONDITIONING TRIGGER ASTHMA? Can air conditioning trigger asthma? It’s not the air conditioner itself that’s the cause of any asthma attack, but what’s IN the air that’s moving through the air conditioner. Confused? Curious? Well read on! When it comes to most...

How Often Do My Filters Need to Be Changed?

How Often Do My Filters Need To Be Changed? In Columbia, the heat and humidity can easily bring dust, debris, and allergens into your home through your heating and cooling system. When this happens, all of that debris sits in your vents and clogs your air filters....

Why Use a Home Humidifier?

Why Use a Home Humidifier? A home humidifier is an excellent addition to your house all year round. Although the home air s naturally drier during winter, you will also need a humidifier during summer. A humidifier adds moisture to the air to prevent dryness that can...

Should I Use a Ceiling Fan While My AC is On?

SHOULD I USE A CEILING FAN WHILE MY AC IS ON? If you have ceiling fans, you may wonder if it’s a good idea to run them while your air conditioning system is active. It turns out that there isn’t a simple yes-or-no answer. Instead, it depends on your goals. When You’re...

Can You Do Zoning with Smart Thermostats?

Can You Do Zoning with Smart Thermostats? Most homes in Columbia, SC consist of multiple spaces or zones for different purposes. For instance, your house will have a living space, a kitchen, bedroom, and perhaps a home office. Each one of these rooms is treated as an...

How Long Do HVAC Systems Typically Last?

HOW LONG DO HVAC SYSTEMS TYPICALLY LAST? ​One of the most frequent questions I get asked as a heating and air professional is “how long should my air conditioner/gas furnace/heat pump last?” While many people hope and expect the answer is twenty to thirty years or...

How Can I Prevent Hot/Cold Spots in My Home?

How Can I Prevent Hot/Cold Spots in My Home? Zoning increases energy efficiency and creates even temperatures throughout your home Improve energy efficiency and make your home more comfortable by investing in a zoned HVAC system. Traditional systems apply the same...

Is It Worth It To Buy Expensive Air Filters?

Is It Worth It To Buy Expensive Air Filters? Good indoor air quality is essential to the maintaining a healthy environment in your home. Of the many things contributing to your home’s air quality, the most basic is the simple air filter. When your AC or heating system...