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, NC, as they have under the heat dome that has scorched most of the U.S. Southwest.

Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it?

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.

Approximately 90 percent of U.S. households use air conditioning, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)—but how much do you really know about your air conditioner? Air conditioners keep your Southern Pines, NC, home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right?

When you change out a dirty filter for a clean one, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment use up to 15 percent less energy monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Plus, it’s able to properly catch dust and debris, boosting your indoor air quality (IAQ).

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Southern Pines without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

Our team at Sunbelt Service Pros wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve these air conditioning issues so you and your family can stay cool this summer.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

Deciding when to replace your AC system can be a challenge, so here are three tips Sunbelt Service Pros suggest you monitor for signs.

Sunbelt Service Pros can help properly maintain your HVAC system and it’s the difference between your air conditioner helping with those allergies and it aggravating them.

Our professionals at Sunbelt Service Pros 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.

To avoid any of these potential issues, we at Sunbelt Service Pros recommend getting a maintenance inspection at least once a year to determine the health of your air conditioner, regardless its age or noise level. According to ENERGY STAR®, “proper maintenance by a qualified professional technician is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent future problems.”

Many reasons can cause an air conditioner to malfunction, resulting in warm or hot air blowing through your vents. Our Sunbelt Service Pros professionals want to help you diagnose those problems quickly and then get them fixed, so you can cool down your family and your home.

When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your West End home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Sunbelt Service Pros wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.

When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Sunbelt Service Pros, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in West End.

When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?  SEER SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio—a rating system of the air conditioner’s cooling capacity to power…

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

Can you imagine a hot Pinehurst summer without air conditioning? Your air conditioning system can be your very best friend on the warmest days. 

Be sure you take the time to perform basic maintenance regularly as well as invest in a professional checkup at least once a year. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), good maintenance can save you money and reduce your energy usage.

Our professionals at Sunbelt Service Pros want you to have a reliable air conditioning system before, during, and after a storm. Here are some tips on helping you protect your air conditioner investment.

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things—keep your North Carolina home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low.