Miscellaneous Articles

A programmable thermostat is one of the simplest and most effective tools for saving energy and maintaining year-round comfort in your home. But to get the most out of it, you need to know how to set it correctly.

You can trust our team at Comfort Services, Inc. to always add value and comfort to your North Carolina home or business throughout the year. We offer practical solutions designed to extend the service life and operating efficiency of your HVAC system—including your thermostat.

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.

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.

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.

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.