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Why Indoor Heaters Are Dangerous to Your Health & Wallet

If you are using an indoor heater for your home, you might want to reconsider that decision. Indoor heaters might be able to warm up a cold room, but they can damage your wallet and health. Before you use an indoor heater this winter, here are a few things that you need to know. The Safety of Indoor Heaters When you use an indoor heater, you are creating a dangerous environment for your home. These indoor heaters have been linked to fires, and they can cause toxic gases to seep into the air. Along with the

Some Early Fall Issues You May See With Your HVAC System

You may be ready to enjoy the cooler weather and all the fall festivities, but your house may not be adequately prepared. While some HVAC issues are merely a matter of cleaning and changing filters, something you can do yourself, most of the below issues may develop into more serious issues if they’re not addressed early enough. Most of these problems can be avoided by scheduling regular preventative maintenance and tune-up services. We recommend you get your system checked annually to avoid having breakdowns and outages during extreme weather conditions. Below are early fall issues your

How To Determine if Your AC Needs Emergency Service

If you have lived in the greater Charlotte area for a long time, you know how crucial a reliable air conditioning system is, especially during the summer months. Working air conditioning systems are great, but every homeowner experiences an issue with their air conditioner at some point in time. While these problems are quite common, it is hard to tell when your AC needs emergency repair. It is difficult to know whether it’s just a little inconsistency with the AC or a serious problem that needs a professional’s assistance. In this article, we will tell you

How Are Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Related?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regularly funds research concerning indoor air quality and publishes data, analysis, guidelines and so forth. Based on decades of investigation, the EPA has recognized poor indoor air quality (IAQ) as a serious health risk affecting most Americans. After all, whether at home, in school or on the job, the average American spends 90% of their time indoors. The problem with indoor environments is the potential for dangerously high pollution levels, and this issue has become more prominent as construction science has advanced and homes have become better sealed. Modern homeowners rely on their HVAC systems

5 Signs That Your AC Is on the Decline

As a home air conditioning system ages, homeowners must often determine if now is the right time to replace their old unit. Maintenance and repairs may be enough to keep your AC running in a cost-effective manner. But frequent repairs and reduced energy efficiency can drive up your long-term costs. Often, this decision is best made by consulting with a trusted AC company in your area that can assess your equipment, evaluate your short- and long-term costs, answer your questions, provide professional guidance and so forth. Let’s look at five indications that the time is now to schedule that consultation.

8 Tips To Keep Your AC System Running Optimally

You turn to your air conditioner to provide comfort on the hot and humid summer days in Charlotte. The last thing you want to deal with is a malfunctioning or inefficient cooling system. At Integrity Heating & Cooling, we offer these eight tips to keep your Charlotte AC system running smoothly throughout the summertime. 1. Change the Air Filter Your air conditioning system has a filter. This filter is located within the air handling unit, which is inside your home. Air filters trap particles from the air before the cooled air is blown through the ducts and

Importance Of Hiring Nate Certified HVAC Technicians

As you search for a contractor to service your home’s HVAC system in Charlotte, NC, there are several factors to consider. Rates, availability, and skill set are some. Efficiency, service area, and financing are others. Of course, you’ll want to be sure the team knows its way around an air conditioner, too. Ideally, the situation is going to be handled correctly the first time. This is why you are encouraged to ensure you hire a company that employs North American Technician Excellence-certified HVAC technicians. Here are a few reasons why checking for NATE certification is so important.

UV Lights, Indoor Air Quality, and How They Can Assist Fighting COVID-19

Colds, influenza and springtime allergies are par for the course in late winter and early spring, but recently, we’ve had new problems to contend with. In January of 2020, the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the United States. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a variant of the SARS virus, and it is primarily spread through droplets in the air. If anyone in your home is infected, their coughs and sneezes could propel the virus throughout your home. At Integrity Heating & Cooling in Charlotte, North Carolina, we offer UV lights and other indoor air quality solutions that could help remove

What Would Cause a Furnace to Overheat?

Your furnace keeps turning off and that burning smell isn’t going away. Now it’s cold outside and your house just isn’t getting warm. Unfortunately, these are signs that your furnace is overheating and unable to function as it should. Never ignore an overheating furnace! The problem won’t go away on its own, and continuing use of your furnace can cause significant and expensive damage to your system. This can also potentially increase your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Read on to learn about four possible reasons for an overheating furnace and how the furnace repair technicians at

How Does a Thermostat Work?

While your HVAC system has many components, the component that you likely interact with most regularly is the thermostat. While it’s easy to understand the usefulness of a thermostat to control your Charlotte, NC, home’s temperature and to help save energy, it can be difficult to understand how a thermostat actually works. To gain more in-depth insight into a thermostat, it’s helpful to look at it from the inside out so you can more easily see the big picture by first looking at the smaller parts. Function Depends on Type There are