how to size an air conditioner
April 29

How To Choose the Right Size AC for Your Home

When the summer heat sets in, homeowners in Raleigh, NC, depend on their air conditioner to stay comfortable. However, your AC can only do its… View Article Read More

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Gloved hands are installing a new HVAC filter next to text about how HVAC filters and UV lights can help reduce spring allergies, with the Thermo Direct logo displayed.
April 13

How HVAC Filters and UV Lights Help With Spring Allergies

What to Know Dust, pet dander, pollen, and other allergens can enter your home through microscopic cracks or gaps around doors and windows. Upgraded HVAC… View Article Read More

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carbon monoxide detector placement
December 19

Where Should You Place Carbon Monoxide Alarms in a Gas-Heated Home?

Quick Recap Make sure to install carbon monoxide alarms on every floor of your house, outside of bedrooms, and within 10 feet of gas appliances… View Article Read More

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smart thermostat benefits
August 28

Smart Thermostats and AC Updates: Are They Worth It?

Quick Recap A smart thermostat is Wi-Fi enabled for remote temperature control Installing a smart thermostat in your Raleigh home can improve your HVAC energy… View Article Read More

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Ductless mini-split installation in Raleigh, NC
August 8

The Pros and Cons of Ductless Mini-Split Systems

If you’re looking for a new HVAC system for your Raleigh, NC, home, you’ve likely encountered ductless mini-split systems. Although they’re only now becoming popular… View Article Read More

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HVAC and pets in Raleigh, NC
July 7

How to Optimize Your HVAC for Pet Owners

As pet owners know, having a cat, dog, or other furry indoor creature requires a different level of home upkeep and maintenance. This includes some… View Article Read More

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The Role of Air Filters in Indoor Air Quality
June 12

The Role of Air Filters in Indoor Air Quality

Several factors can affect Raleigh, NC, air quality, such as pollution and pollen. This forces people indoors in many cases as they try to find… View Article Read More

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Energy-Efficient Cooling: Beyond the AC Unit
May 1

Energy-Efficient Cooling: Beyond the AC Unit

Air conditioning is a significant aspect of your home’s carbon footprint, as much as 20% on average. The Department of Energy estimates that the average… View Article Read More

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A technician in uniform uses a screwdriver to repair an outdoor air conditioning unit beside a house, demonstrating proper HVAC practices, with a tool bag and cloth placed on top of the unit.
April 12

The Importance of Proper HVAC Sizing

As a property owner, it is easy to assume a bigger unit will quickly meet your home’s heating or cooling demands. Others may choose to… View Article Read More

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An HVAC air conditioning unit is connected to diagnostic gauges with red, yellow, and blue hoses, installed outside next to a brick wall—a practical application of science for controlling temperature and humidity.
March 1

The Science Behind Humidity and Your HVAC

If you’ve lived here in Raleigh, NC, for very long, you already know that we have humid summers. Even in the winter months, the average… View Article Read More

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