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April 5, 2013

Is it Time to Upgrade your Air Conditioner?

The decision to upgrade your air conditioning system isn’t an easy one to make. Like most Charlotte NC home and business owners, your budget is probably the primary concern when it comes to such an important purchase. Fortunately, there are easy ways to reduce the cost of putting in a new air conditioner. Some of these include tax credits, dealer financing and manufacturer rebates. Before making the final decision to upgrade, you also need to consider several other factors. When Is It Time to Replace Your Current Air Conditioner? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that residential and commercial property...

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March 29, 2013

AC Compressor Doesn’t Kick In? What to Do

On a sweltering day, nothing is worse than discovering that your air conditioner isn’t working. After testing it for a minute, you may realize that the compressor is to blame. When an AC compressor doesn’t start, the system can’t cool your home. Therefore, this isn’t something that can be put on the back burner. It has to be dealt with immediately. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to try to resolve the issue. While compressor problems can be pretty serious, they are occasionally easy to fix, so don’t panic just yet. Steps You can Take to Troubleshoot...

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March 22, 2013

How Professional A/C Tune-ups Save Money

Many people only give thought to calling an air conditioning professional when things break down. This is a product of short-term thinking because they’re concerned with the cost of the next visit. However, when you look at the entire life of an air conditioner, professional A/C tune-ups end up saving you much more money. Here’s How: The Three Largest Air Conditioner Expenses The Initial Equipment & Installation Monthly Electric Bill Emergency Repairs By far, the most expensive part of having an air conditioning system is the initial purchase of the equipment and installation. After that, you spend almost as much...

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March 15, 2013

Professional HVAC Installs Begin With a Load Calculation

If you need a new HVAC system for a newly constructed home, replacement machines for failing equipment or a more efficient upgrade, know that any professional heating and air conditioning installation job begins with a full load calculation. Without this calculation, your new system will not be properly sized to fit your home’s heating and cooling needs, and an improperly sized system will suffer in terms of energy efficiency and maintenance. On the other hand, your dealer can use the results of a proper calculation to find a system that is sized perfectly to meet your home’s needs as efficiently...

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March 8, 2013

Replace or Repair Your Air Conditioner – How to Decide

Air conditioners are an important part of life in the Matthews NC area, and like all appliances, they only last so long. If a unit that you have had for several years unexpectedly fails, you may be left to choose whether to replace or repair your air conditioner. Since hundreds or even thousands of dollars may be at stake, this decision isn’t one to be taken lightly. Instead, consider every factor that plays a role in the decision to make the correct choice for your home and family. Comparing the Cost of Repair and Replacement The most immediate concern when...

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February 22, 2013

Air Conditioning Filter Replacement

One of the simplest steps you can take to keep your HVAC system in Pineville NC functioning optimally is to monitor your air filter. Each season in which you will be using the system for climate control in your home should be preceded by a basic check of equipment. A fresh air conditioning filter ensures that your unit will function more efficiently, but there are some important tips in selecting an appropriate model. Measurements Matter Finding the air conditioning filter for your system requires that you have a few basic measurements. These include the height, width and depth. You can...

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February 15, 2013

How Do Humidifiers Save Energy in the Winter?

Your winter household conditions can be a little challenging. As you move the thermostat settings up to keep things warm, there’s an accompanying problem with moisture leaving the indoor environment. You have to walk carefully on carpet because of static electricity. Your skin probably bears the brunt of the situation, often getting dry and cracked. If you haven’t considered a humidifier, then you might want to explore the financial benefits along with the comfort issues. Saving Energy and Money with Humidifiers The primary way in which humidifiers save energy is in the comfort level provided. As your moisture level improves,...

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February 8, 2013

Why Do Air Conditioners Freeze Up?

Air conditioners are complex systems made up of parts that must work in balance with each other to produce the desired result. Any malfunctioning part within an air conditioner can affect the performance of the entire system. Although properly installed and well-maintained AC systems usually operate well for years without issues, there are multiple reasons why air conditioners freeze up on occasion. As your neighborhood AC provider, All Temp Air Conditioning and Heating is pleased to offer troubleshooting tips for problematic air conditioning systems. The Role of Refrigerant An examination of how AC systems work helps explain why air conditioners...

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February 1, 2013

Go Green with a Geo Thermal Heat Pump

Solar energy isn’t just about glass panels perched on rooftops. Around 10 to 20 feet beneath the Earth’s surface, energy generated by the sun heats the soil, maintaining a constant temperature of between 50 and 60 degrees. Geothermal heat pumps tap into that buried energy, moving and concentrating the heat to provide warmth to homes in Harrisburg NC in the winter. In the summer, the pump’s operation reverses into a cooling system with the ground used as a heat sink. Efficient and economical, geothermal heat pumps are a green alternative to conventional HVAC systems that can deposit some extra green...

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January 25, 2013

Federal Tax Credits for Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling

As part of the legislation designed to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” President Obama recently signed a bill that retroactively reinstates tax credits for energy-efficient heating and air conditioning equipment. The previous bill relating to the program had expired on December 31st, 2011. The restoration of residential energy tax credits was extended from January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013, for equipment that qualifies under the Internal Revenue Code: Section 25C. Since the tax credits are retroactive, consumers can apply them toward any heating or AC Installation that occurs during the qualifying period. 25C Federal Tax Credits The requirements for federal...

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