Miscellaneous Articles

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

November 30, 2024
Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Blank space on screen of thermometer.

If your thermostat wall does not have a c-wire, or common wire, your thermostat is most likely not hooked up to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for its power and requires batteries. When your screen is blank, it could indicate you need to replace the batteries.

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What Does an HVAC Maintenance Inspection Include?

October 30, 2024
What Does an HVAC Maintenance Inspection Include? Young African female and male couple at home working on their finances together.

Your comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) depend on a well-maintained heating and cooling system. Remember to change the air filter on your furnace, air conditioner (AC), or heat pump at least every 90 days. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), an AC with a clean filter uses as much as 15 percent less energy than an AC with a dirty one.

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Thermostats 101

August 29, 2024
Thermostats 101. One orange wall with a digital thermostat panel.

When you adjust the temperature setting, your thermostat monitors the room or rooms it’s set up in. Each time the air dips below or exceeds the target temperature, your thermostat sends an electric signal to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Once it reaches that temperature, your thermostat tells your air control equipment to go on standby.

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Video – How Can I Make My Home More Comfortable?

May 31, 2023
Video - How Can I Make My Home More Comfortable? Cartoon drawing of woman in red shirt and pants laying on a bed with her hand on her head.

Is your home always uncomfortable either upstairs and down? You should consider zoning your home!

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Beauty, Convenience, and Care of Gas Fireplaces

December 31, 2020
flames, Beauty, Convenience, and Care of Gas Fireplaces

Although wood-burning fireplaces often conjure up cozy memories, they require a fair amount of work, cleanup, and maintenance that much of our modern society prefers not to take on. As a result, gas fireplaces have become a popular replacement to the traditional fireplace in Pinehurst. A wide variety of gas fireplaces are available today in different styles, sizes, and with various installment options.

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