Air Conditioning Articles
An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.
This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Southern Pines as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across North Carolina.
Unless you’re an HVAC professional—like the team at Comfort Services, Inc.—you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your air conditioner or how it works.
Your AC cannot make up its mind. One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.
As the temperatures begin to rise in Southern Pines, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?
Spring is finally arriving in North Carolina! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.
Our installers know how to install air conditioning units, heat pumps, and furnaces so that you get the best bang for your buck.
Most people spend 90 percent of their day indoors, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. Investing in your home makes sense.
Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it?
It’s summertime in North Carolina. The team at Comfort Services Inc hopes you find time to relax with friends and family and enjoy the beautiful sunny days.
If you’re afflicted with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. As many as 60 million Americans have allergic rhinitis part-time or year-round, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in North Carolina. At Comfort Services, Inc., we take energy efficiency seriously.
Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your North Carolina air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump.
Sometimes, life moves incredibly fast. You could have sworn you just bought your air conditioner. But lately, it doesn’t seem to be working so well. You check the box and are shocked to find out you’ve had it for a decade. Where did the time go?
It’s about to heat up here in Aberdeen. Make sure your air conditioner (AC) is primed for the North Carolina summer heat rays by scheduling a seasonal maintenance visit.
Can you imagine a hot Aberdeen summer without air conditioning? Your air conditioning system can be your very best friend on the warmest days.
When it’s time to invest in a major home appliance like an air conditioner (AC), you want to be well informed. The good news is technology has made it easy to gather a great deal of information in a short period of time. The bad news is there are so many makes and models of air conditioners available, the entire process can get quickly overwhelming.
If your air conditioner stops blowing cool air or stops all together, check to see if your indoor unit is frozen. What exactly will that look like?
Air conditioner loads must be calculated carefully, so you can match the unit to your cooling needs. Our professionals at Comfort Services would be happy to help you select the best-sized air conditioner for your particular North Carolina home. In the meantime, here is a peak into how our trained experts calculate air conditioning needs.
An air conditioner tune-up can help more permanent components last longer, because they are not working hard to battle things like dirty filters and unlubricated parts. A new air conditioning system is a costly investment; make it last as long as possible with a regular air conditioner tune-up.
When the weather gets really hot in Aberdeen, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Many common problems with air conditioning systems can arise. Our team at Comfort Services, Inc. wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve these air conditioning issues so you and your family can stay cool this summer.
When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling.
A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.
Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.
Why should you get maintenance for your air conditioner now? Our team in Aberdeen wants your unit well prepared in advance for the hotter months.
During warm weather, air conditioners and heat pumps do more or less the same thing: pull heat out of the air and move it elsewhere to lower your home temperature. When it gets cool, heat pumps can generate hot air but air conditioners can’t.
At Comfort Services, we pride ourselves in being great matchmakers. We want to set you up with an air conditioner (AC) that’s right for your home. For your convenience, we created a list of things to remember when purchasing an air conditioner.
SEER is a term that gets thrown around a lot in reference to air conditioning (AC) products. As a homeowner, it’s helpful to know what it means. SEER is an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Essentially, it’s a rating system that allows you to quickly determine an air conditioner’s energy efficiency. Its rating is…