by Katy | Jun 7, 2024 | HVAC, Our Blog
Warmer weather is here, and it’s not leaving for several months. As the outdoor temperature gets higher, so might your energy bill. Cooling your home can be quite an expense, but if done properly, it does not have to break the bank. Below are ten summer energy...
by Katy | May 30, 2024 | Our Blog, Surge Protectors, Uncategorized
South Carolina summers are characterized by hot, humid weather with the potential for afternoon thunderstorms and tropical weather. The frequent afternoon thunderstorms are triggered by heat and humidity, and these storms can bring heavy rainfall, lightning and gusty...
by Katy | May 21, 2024 | HVAC, Our Blog, Uncategorized
How Central Air Conditioning Systems Work Can you imagine life without air conditioning? Thankfully, central air conditioning makes your home cool and comfortable in the sweltering sun. Learn how your home’s air conditioning system works to improve its...
by Katy | May 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you know what’s in your drinking water? By the time it reaches the tap, even treated municipal water can contain toxic levels of unregulated chemicals. Substances like polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or dangerous medications that people have flushed down...
by Katy | Apr 29, 2024 | HVAC, Our Blog
Depending on your local climate, cooling your home in the spring and summer can get expensive. The same principle applies for using a heat pump during the colder seasons. Two ratings are used to measure air conditioning and heat pump efficiency – SEER2 and...
by Katy | Apr 17, 2024 | HVAC, Our Blog
For efficiency purposes, you want to measure how much heating or cooling your HVAC system provides per amount of fuel used. Cooling Efficiency Ratings The two efficiency ratings you should know when it comes to cooling equipment like air conditioners and mini splits...
by Katy | Apr 5, 2024 | HVAC, Our Blog
Have you ever walked toward a window when the sun is shining and noticed the dust particles floating in the air? Our homes are littered with dust and debris that we usually never see. Dust can come from anywhere—people, pets, the outdoors—and not only cause allergies...
by Katy | Mar 28, 2024 | HVAC, Our Blog
The moment our home’s HVAC equipment starts to show signs of trouble, we panic. It happens at the worst possible time and when we least expect it. Maybe the heat quits working while you are out of town and come home to a huge mess from pipes that burst. Or, the...
by Katy | Mar 14, 2024 | Our Blog
The average American consumes around eighty gallons of water per day—or 668 pounds—according to the U.S. Geological Survey. With our current population, that equates to approximately 248.6 billion pounds of water used in the U.S. every day! It can be mind-boggling to...
by Katy | Feb 8, 2024 | Our Blog
You should replace your water heater before it fails to prevent flooding from a leak bursting and a lack of hot water. Although it can fail at any time, there are distinct warning signs that your water heater is going out. How Long Do Water Heaters Last? A storage...
