Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
5 Tips for Lowering Your Heating Bill This Winter
Freezing temperatures have hit North Carolina hard this year. With more wintry precipitation than usual and temperatures in the 20s, Chapel Hill and Triangle residents are working extra hard to keep their homes warm without breaking the bank on energy…
Read MoreGetting Less HVAC Noise in Your Work Space
The new modern work space encourages the “open office” layout. Instead of hallways and doors leading to shut-in smaller spaces, offices now are wide open—a more natural feeling that also permits the office to “breathe.” It’s also a layout that’s…
Read MoreWhy Is My Furnace Leaking Water?
If you’re asking this question, you’re probably a bit confused. After all, furnaces don’t use water to run, do they? A boiler uses water, but a furnace heats up air with either gas burners or electric heating elements, and then sends the…
Read MoreIs a Ductless System Effective for Home Heating?
If you think of a central heating system for a home that doesn’t use any ducts, you might first think of a hydronic boiler system. It’s true that boilers don’t need any ductwork because they send heat into rooms by…
Read MoreThe Way Furnace Energy Efficiency Is Measured
Energy efficiency is a major concern homeowners have when they are shopping for new appliances. Because furnaces are vital for home comfort and consume large amounts of energy during the winter, their efficiency ratings are important to consider when the…
Read MoreUneven Heating: Why It’s Happening in Your Home
We know the weather is still warm, but it’s already time to consider your home’s central heating—because soon it will be one of the most crucial systems in your house. We strongly advise you have regular maintenance for your heater…
Read MoreHow Ductless Heating (And Cooling) Saves Money
It’s midwinter, and you’re debating replacing your old heating system with a new one. Or you’re considering a new house construction or remodeling in the coming spring. We recommend you think about having a ductless heating system installed, i.e. a ductless…
Read MoreOur HVAC Maintenance Agreement Is What Your Heater Needs This Fall
Now that it’s officially fall—there’s no arguing it when the calendar says “October”—it’s time to start planning. And we don’t just mean for a Halloween costume or party. This is the time of year to start preparing your home for…
Read MoreWhy Do Slab Leaks Happen in the First Place?
Plumbing leaks of any kind present big problems for a house. Perhaps the number one problem is that they are difficult to find in the first place. It often requires a number of concerning signs before a homeowner even recognizes that leaks…
Read MoreDanger: Cracked Heat Exchanger in a Furnace
Putting the word Danger! right at the front of a title of a blog post about furnaces may make it sound like gas furnaces are inherently hazardous pieces of equipment. The truth is that natural gas furnaces—which are found in more homes…
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