What is a SEER Rating?

Updated: 12/20/24 If you are in the market shopping for a new air conditioning unit, you must have been advised to pay close attention to the system’s SEER rating. We all appreciate the fact that an air conditioner is a significant investment in your home and you are doing a smart thing by finding out all that you can before you write that check. But, what exactly is SEER rating and how does it impact on the performance of your AC unit? Do air conditioners with a higher SEER rating function better than those with a lower

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Should I Use a Ceiling Fan While my AC is On?

Many homeowners (both new and experienced) never stop having questions about how they can better their household necessitates and wants. A common question that many homeowners and commercial business sites tend to ask is about cooling the temperature of their vicinity. Do they really need to use a ceiling fan while their AC is on? This is a subjective question that really does not have a right or wrong answer. If you truly believe that you want to have as much cool air consistently flowing through your home or business, then, by all means, do so.

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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

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