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When it comes to HVAC units, the choice of brand is a key consideration. We love York units because they offer, in our opinion, the greatest quality/price balance; premium quality at a competitive price compared to other leading brands.

Your HVAC system is critical for your home's comfort, but have you considered how your thermostat's age could impact its efficiency? Despite its small size on the wall, an old thermostat might actually be contributing to your higher cooling costs.

With Wendell's humid summers, your AC must have enough power to efficiently remove humidity from your air. Humidity levels that are too high or too low can lead to various issues, from discomfort and mold growth to respiratory problems.

Refrigerant plays a crucial role in the cooling process of your HVAC system. It absorbs heat from your indoor air and transfers it outside, keeping your home cool and comfortable. However, low refrigerant levels can cause your air conditioner to underperform and lead to potential issues.

At All Hours Heating and Air, we pride ourselves on having the best customer service and communication skills in the industry, but if you want to be proactive it’s never a bad idea to ask an HVAC tech a couple questions after a thorough system inspection!

Can ceiling fans actually reduce the amount you need to run your air conditioner and save you money on your energy bills? In this blog post, we'll discuss whether investing in ceiling fans can help you save on cooling costs.

Have you ever wondered if the placement of your thermostat can impact its accuracy and overall performance? Today, we'll dive into the dos and don’ts of thermostat placement.

If you’re looking for signs that your air filter needs replaced, you should probably just stop reading this blog and JUST REPLACE IT. It’s not hard. It’s not expensive. You should be replacing your filters before any “signs” become apparent. But for those of you still wondering what kind of things might start going wrong first if you wait way too long between filter changes, here are three signs that your AC filter needs to be replaced ASAP.

Summer weather is hitting Wendell, NC in full force this week, which means your AC is working harder than it has all year. Your ductwork plays a crucial role in keeping your home comfortable, but it's often overlooked. In this post, we'll share three signs that your ductwork is damaged and needs attention this summer.

If you're concerned about the cost of keeping your home comfortable during the upcoming summer months, it might be time to consider upgrading to an energy-efficient air conditioning unit. But how do you know if your current system is energy efficient? In this post, we'll share three ways to tell!

Spring has sprung here in Wendell, NC, and that means it's time to start thinking about how to keep your employees cool and comfortable without breaking the bank. As the experts at All Hours Heating and Air, we've got some tips to help you chill out and save money on your office cooling bills.

The thermostat is the brain of your HVAC system, but it’s often overlooked. With the rapid technological advances over the last 10 years, smart thermostats have become increasingly popular and affordable. But are they really worth the investment?

Spring has arrived in Wendell, North Carolina, and with the hot summer months just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about your air conditioning unit. Regular maintenance of your HVAC system can help prolong its lifespan and is essential to ensure efficient operation. Today, we'll explore how often you should service your air conditioning unit and why spring is the perfect time to schedule maintenance with All Hours Heating and Air.

Geothermal HVAC systems use the natural temperature of the earth to heat and cool your home. These systems work by using a heat pump to transfer heat from the ground to your home in the winter, and by reversing the process in the summer to remove heat from your home and transfer it back into the ground. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of geothermal HVAC systems, and whether they could even make sense for homeowners in Wendell, North Carolina.

Explore the differences between ductless mini splits and traditional HVAC systems. Make an informed decision for your home in Knightdale, NC.

At All Hours Heating and Air, we know how important conditioned air is for comfortable living. And with the cost of living these days, we also know how important it is to save money on your energy bills. Going ductless is a great way to stay comfortable without hemorrhaging money on installations or energy prices. Today, we’ll explain some of the benefits of going ductless in Wendell, NC.

Poor indoor air quality can lead to a range of health problems, including respiratory issues, headaches, and fatigue. Today, we’re going to look at three common indoor air pollutants, how they can affect your health, and how you can mitigate such issues and keep your air clean (here’s a hint: your HVAC system plays an important role)!

If you’re experiencing issues with your heating and cooling system, the problem might not be your furnace or AC unit. Sometimes, the issue can be traced back to your thermostat. The thermostat is the brain of your HVAC system and controls the temperature in your home or office. A faulty thermostat can cause your system to work improperly, resulting in high energy bills and uncomfortable indoor temperatures. In this blog post, we will discuss three signs that it’s time to replace your thermostat.

Your home's indoor air quality plays a significant role in your family's health and comfort. Poor air quality can cause allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems. At All Hours Heating and Air, we offer whole-house media filters to improve the air quality in your home, which use a dense media material (typically made of pleated polyester) to trap airborne particles. But what sets media filters apart from normal one-inch HVAC filters? Here are three reasons to consider a whole-house media filter.

Your HVAC system is essential to maintaining your home's comfort and air quality, so it's crucial to keep your air conditioning system running efficiently and effectively. Especially in the upcoming scorching summer months in Knightdale, North Carolina. But like any other mechanical system, your HVAC system can experience issues over time. At All Hours Heating and Air, we've seen it all. But this is our list of three of the most commonly reported problems we've encountered with residential HVAC systems.

It’s important to have your HVAC system maintained on a regular basis (we generally recommend at least twice-a-year—once in the fall before cold weather, and once in the spring before the sweltering summer heat kicks in). At All Hours Heating and Air, we offer comprehensive HVAC maintenance contracts that provide homeowners with peace of mind and ensure their air conditioning system is functioning properly. Here are 3 reasons why you should purchase an HVAC maintenance contract with us.

Today is, to the best of our knowledge, the first 80+ degree day of 2023 in Wendell, North Carolina. And while winter might not be over just yet, it’s definitely time to start thinking about preparing your HVAC system for some hot, sticky, Wake County summer days. Here’s our list of three ways you can prepare your house to stay cool and save energy (and money!) this spring and summer.

The air you breathe at home can significantly impact your health and well-being. Today, we’re going to talk about three health issues that poor indoor air quality can cause or aggravate and how a healthy HVAC system can help.

We’re ALWAYS talking about the importance of filter maintenance—it’s one of the simplest yet most important tasks to keep your HVAC in tip-top condition. So, how often should you change your air filter? This article will tell you everything you need to know.

Space heaters are a popular option for supplementing your home's heating system. But can you rely on them as your primary source of heat? In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of space heater use and help you understand why they just can’t efficiently heat your home on their own!

Winter is in full swing, and for many homeowners in Wendell, North Carolina, that means turning on the space heaters to supplement the heat in their homes (even though they’re no replacement for a furnace or a heat pump–we’ll talk about that in a future article). While space heaters can be convenient, they can also be dangerous if used improperly. We've put together these three space heater safety tips to help you avoid common hazards and keep your home safe.

As a homeowner in Wendell, North Carolina, you know how important it is to maintain your HVAC system to ensure it runs efficiently and effectively so it can keep you cool during the sweltering summers and warm during the chilly winters. Here are some potential risks of letting your filter go too long without a change.

High indoor humidity can be a major problem for homeowners, and it can lead to problems like mold growth, allergies, and structural damage. And during sweltering Wendell, North Carolina, summers, it can be hard for your HVAC system to keep up!

For most systems and families, a normal one-inch filter does a fine job at getting rid of those contaminants and keeping people and HVAC systems healthy. But did you know there’s a way to step up your air filtration game? Enter the whole-house media filter.

Ultimately, dry air and moist air are both unpleasant, and if you suspect the humidity level in your home is off you should get to the bottom of it quickly. Here are a few quick ways to check your humidity level.

Did you know heat pumps work very similarly (pretty much identically, actually) to air conditioners to keep you warm all winter? Ironic, right? In this post, we’ll dive in and explain the magic that heat pumps use to keep your home toasty.

If you know anything about air conditioners, you’ve heard about compressors. You might even know that compressors are one of the most crucial parts of a unit—if your compressor gives out, you’re looking at a costly repair at best and a full AC system replacement in a worst case scenario. But unless you were brought up in or around the trades, you probably have no idea how a compressor works or why exactly it’s so important. In this article, we’ll try to demystify the magic of air conditioning!

Mold is all around us at all times and in pretty much all places. It’s not often harmful, but small problems in your HVAC system can make your air conditioner and ducts breeding grounds for a harmful infestation.

This year especially has been cold in Wendell, North Carolina. If your furnace has been working properly and keeping you warm, you might take maintenance for granted. But regular maintenance is practically a requirement if you want to keep your unit running and save yourself the headache of caveman-style wood burning!

If your heat pump has been working properly, you might take maintenance for granted. As the old saying goes: if it ain’t broken don’t fix it! But the truth is, regular maintenance is the best way to keep your unit running as it should so you can keep taking it for granted the rest of the season!

While a heat exchanger might sound like a glorified exhaust pipe that should be easy to fix, it’s usually not so simple to repair or replace.

One of the most important components of a furnace is the heat exchanger. But how does a heat exchanger work, and what happens if things go bad? How can you keep your furnace and heat exchanger healthy? Today, we’ll touch on all of those questions.

When heat exchangers crack, they can release toxic fumes into your home like carbon monoxide. Exposure to such gases can be fatal. Consequently, furnaces with cracked heat exchangers need replaced as soon as the problem is noticed. So what signs can you watch to ensure you and your family are safe this winter in Wendell?

If your home has a furnace, you’ve certainly noticed the bright yellow Energy Guide sticker that purports to tell you how much energy/fuel your appliance uses. But what does the data on that sticker even mean? What is an AFUE rating? How is it measured? And what exactly is a good and efficient AFUE rating? In this article, we’ll answer all your furnace efficiency questions (and if we don’t, you can call us)!

It might sound like a pain to call and schedule heater maintenance with an HVAC company, and with tight budgets this year, HVAC maintenance might sound like an easy place to cut back. Here are three reasons to schedule it anyway!

In almost every blog we post, we talk about the importance of air filters in HVAC systems. They’re a critical part of your family’s health and the health of your heat pump or HVAC unit. Last week, we talked about MERV ratings and filters. But what are the different types of filters, and what are the pros and cons of each? Read on to find out!

MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. It’s a complicated-sounding way to measure a filter’s ability to capture air particles and keep your air clean.

These are our top five tips for Wendell residents to save money on heating this winter!

What are things to consider as you decide between a furnace or a heat pump in your Clayton, North Carolina, home? A local tech can help you understand unique climate and home features that will significantly affect your decision.

Have you ever heard terms like “heat pump” and “furnace” getting thrown around? Do they kind of sound like the same ideas to you? After all, both systems warm your house—how different could they be? As it turns out, there are significant differences between the two, and you need to have them straight if you’re going to make a sensible decision for your Knightdale, North Carolina home!

What do you do when your furnace starts blowing cold air? Here are tree reasons your furnace can malfunction and how to fix them.

How can you tell if your heater is in great shape or if it’s burning more fuel or electricity than it needs? Here are a few things you can quickly check to get a good idea.

Discover why your heater emits a burning smell in fall. Learn when to call HVAC experts & how to prevent odors. HVAC & plumbing services in Knightdale, NC.

Generally, thermostats should be replaced when they start to fail or after about 10 years, whichever comes first. What are the signs of a failing thermostat and when should you call for professional help? Read on to learn more!