How can I protect my air conditioner for the winter? As it gets closer (at least on the calendar) to the winter months and cold weather, and the outdoor temperatures get lower and lower, we will most likely be running our A/C unit less and less. Just like a grill in...
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...
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? 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? 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? 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...
