Reducing the Costs of Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling in Hickory make up the large majority of our utility costs, so it stands to reason that controlling those two things can save money. There are a number of ways to do that which are just common sense, but also a few you may not have considered.

The Scary Truth about Electrical Hazards in the Home and How to Avoid Them

Electricity is the most dangerous and scariest hazard in the home. It is completely odorless, it is silent, and it moves at record-defying speeds. When it strikes, it can destroy objects and property in its path. If an object is a human, electricity can cause severe disfigurement or disability – if it doesn’t first kill that person.

When and Why Should Air Conditioning Filters Be Replaced?

Your air conditioner has an important job to do in the summer months. It has to keep the indoor humidity level and temperature comfortable. If the thought of living without your air conditioning system is daunting, it’s advisable to have it regularly maintained to ensure it keeps humming along.

What you personally can do to help it function at its best is to replace the filters when needed. You’ll soon come to know the importance of air conditioning filters when your family starts getting sick or when your cooling costs increase.

Solar Air Conditioning: Putting The Sun To Work In Your Home

A residential solar-energy system uses solar modules, made up of photovoltaic (PV) cells, to harvest the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity that can be used to power your lights, appliances and other electrical devices in the home. Solar energy is an infinitely renewable resource that uses the sun’s rays to generate the electricity you need. By going solar, you can reduce your energy costs and lower your dependence on fossil fuels. Here's an overview of the types of home solar energy systems available.

Why Your Home's A/C Freezes Up In Summer

Here's the all-to-familiar scenario with our average homeowner, whom we'll call Frank. He's at home, minding his own business, happily a bowl of popcorn and a b-movie... when he notices that awful sound; drip... drip... drip... Frank looks over to see the cat licking at a puddle that's slowly forming on the kitchen floor. Suddenly: worry, stress, and that awful sinking feeling. What will the leak mean for his budget, and where did it come from; water heater, leaky toilet, shower, faucet? Nope. It's the air conditioner of all things. Frank's central air conditioner is frozen solid. But, there's hope.

How To Avoid AC Repair Scams

It's an unfortunate circumstance, but we see it happen about this time every year... our industry's worst-kept secret; unskilled or even unethical air conditioning contractors seem to come out of the woodwork. You may have even seen some of the stories or “stings” recently on the evening news.

The Tell-tale Signs
Here are some of the more common signs you may be targeted by these scrupulous folks. They tend to have:

• Little or no professional brochures or information available on their products, services, guarantees or warranties
• Limited company information - no web site, or a simple one page web site
• No proof of insurance or bonding
• No BBB accreditation and/or a low grade
• Minimal longevity in the marketplace

Advantages of VRV

Individual control
 
Conventional systems air-condition a building as a whole, whereas the VRV system air conditions each room individually. Hence it is ideal for the constantly changing occupancy of a typical building. Even further, precise level control is possible that reacts to the exact conditions in each room. Individual control promotes a far more economical and efficient system.