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When is it Time to Replace Your AC Unit?

In the Charlotte area, we know at Integrity Heating and Cooling that summers can be steaming hot — and even the spring weather can be warm enough to need air conditioning. It’s important to be familiar with the signs of your AC unit aging or failing so that you can replace the system before you’re faced with an overheated home in the middle of the summer. Here are some indicators that display when it’s time to consider AC unit replacement: Your AC Unit is a Decade Old — or Older If the air conditioner is

6 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Access to fresh, clean air in our indoor environments is just as important to our health and wellness as proper nutrition and clean water. Unfortunately, too many homes are rife with indoor pollutants that range from dust mites to off-gassed chemical vapors. All of which can exacerbate asthma and allergy symptoms and frustrate even the healthiest of people. The following are a few ways to help get rid of these air toxins and improve your indoor air quality: Invest in HEPA filters HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air filters are best equipped to catch those tiny

How Can an Energy Efficient AC System Save Money?

Energy bills are the downside to any heating air conditioning system. If your units are not energy efficient, you are most likely to end up with hefty energy bills at the end of the month. So how do energy efficient units help save money? High-Quality Service, Low Energy Consumption With an energy efficient unit, you get the same quality of service at low energy consumption. Therefore, running an energy efficient system leads to lower energy costs with better service. Even if the energy savings may seem low at the end of the month, over

The Benefits of Furnace Maintenance

The need for warm homes and offices cannot be underestimated — especially during the cold season. However, do not wait until your furnace breaks down for you to have it checked. Regular furnace maintenance has several benefits as explained below. Lower your energy bills During a furnace inspection, the technician lubricates the moving parts, measures the air flow and adjusts the blower components, among other things. This increases the efficiency of your furnace. An efficient blower does not waste energy in trying to reach your desired temperature. This helps save on energy bills. Lower incidences of emergency

Is My Home Properly Insulated?

Insulation is an important facet of property homeownership. In fact, there is a very good chance that the home you occupy, at the moment, may not have enough insulation to ward off climatic elements. Insulation acts as a barrier to heat flow and is essential for keeping your home warm in winter and cool in summer. A properly insulated home offers around the clock comfort and reduces cooling and heating bills by up to one-half. As a result, greenhouse gas emissions decrease. This, ultimately mitigates dangerous pollution levels in our atmosphere. In fact, according to the North

When is the best time to buy an AC in Charlotte?

Your air conditioner plays a major role in your home for reducing the humidity, helping circulate cool air and keeping your home comfortable. However, if your AC unit is older than you are, not working like it should or it’s not an energy efficient model, it may be time for a new air conditioner. A typical AC unit will generally last from 10-20 years, but before you go out and buy a new air conditioner, it’s important to know that timing matters when you are looking for the best deal. When is the Best Time to Buy

Capacitors Should Be Condemned!

This is a great example of why capacitors should be condemned for corroded wire

Beware Landscaping in the Fall!!

Reminder to homeowners working on their landscaping in the fall, mind the condensate lines. When these get buried, it backs up the water flow and will either flood the cabinet or worse, cause a water leak in the crawl space that someone may not notice until a mold issue

HVAC Surge Protectors

An HVAC unit is one of the most expensive items you can purchase for your home. It only makes sense to protect it. You have surge protectors for the electronics inside your home, your computer, tv etc. Now consider one for the most expensive piece of equipment OUTSIDE your home. The Supco surge protector attaches to your HVAC unit and protects it from being damaged or ruined due to a surge from a lightning strike. It provides you with up to $1,000 protection on any repair due to power surges. Integrity HVAC Specialists would be happy to install this peace

Dangers of Not Getting Your Furnace Inspected

A The dots finally connected Sunday morning, when a screaming alarm woke an ill and wobbly-legged Mooresville family around 8:30. The four repeating beeps identified what had made the Freshwaters sick for days. Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas, was slowly poisoning Ted Freshwater, his wife, Jesi, and their three kids. First it was headaches, Freshwater said. Then dizziness. By Saturday morning, the two boys – 10-year-old Ashton and 6-year-old Nathan – had thrown up. Their sister, Alexis, had become so lightheaded that she had to sit on