How to Adjust Your Thermostat While School's Out
During the school year if there's no one home on weekdays, you likely have your thermostat programmed for energy-saving temperature setbacks in the daytime. When…
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Cool Ways to Celebrate National Air Conditioner Day
July 17 is National Air Conditioner Day, commemorating the invention of the modern air conditioner by an engineer named Willis Carrier in 1902. Interestingly, Carrier…
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Ways to Keep Your Guests Cool at Summer Parties
As temperatures rise and flowers are in full bloom, it's a great time to break out the patio furniture and barbecue grill. Before you make…
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Why Does Your A/C Freeze in Summer?
An A/C freeze on a hot summer day is not a sign that your unit is producing too much cold air. When the air conditioner’s…
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What Homeowners Should Know About Refrigerant
The development of refrigerants safe for use in air conditioners during the 1920s paved the way for dependable home comfort. Today, refrigerant remains the lifeblood…
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Common Cooling Issues During Peak Air Conditioning Usage
If cooling issues are to happen in your home, they’re most likely when your air conditioner’s pushed to its limit. Most residential air conditioners are…
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Keep Mosquitoes at Bay with Your HVAC System
Here in North Carolina, summer’s the season when mosquito repellent is a good idea outdoors. Measures to avoid bites include limiting time outside—particularly in the…
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Causes for Short Cycling and How to Prevent It
In typical summer heat, you should be able to hear the central air conditioner turn on, run at least 10 minutes, then shut off again.…
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Synonymous or Not: HVAC and A/C?
Quite a few HVAC terms have made their way into the vocabulary of homeowners. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning and while each…
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Why Cleaning Your A/C's Condensate Drain Line is Important
Did you know that your air conditioner not only cools your home, but also removes humidity so that your indoor air quality is more comfortable?…
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