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Is a Heat Pump Right for Your North Carolina Home?

If you’re a North Carolina homeowner who’s in the market for a new heating or cooling system, you have probably heard about heat pumps. These are a popular option for many who want to upgrade to one system to provide both heating and cooling. Below, we’ll dive into more detail about what these systems are and whether or not they’re a great option for your home. What Is a Heat Pump? A heat pump is a dual-purpose HVAC system that uses electricity to transport heat from one location to another. During the winter months, this system

What Thermostat Temperature is Best for the Winter?

During the winter months, it can be a balancing act to keep your home warm while also holding your heating bill to a minimum. The good news is that there are ways to keep everyone in your home comfortable without wasting energy. Adjust the Thermostat to Your Needs Most people prefer an indoor temperature of approximately 68 degrees, although you can easily set your thermostat a bit lower. However, while you’re sleeping at night, this much warmth probably isn’t necessary. Energy.gov tells us that by setting your temperature back by 10 degrees at night, you can save about

Biggest Reasons Your Heating Bill is Too High

While it’s natural for the heating bill to go up when the winter months roll around, a time may come when you notice the bill is too high. There are a number of things that could explain this, and a few of the most common are given below. Faulty Thermostat Without calibration, the thermostat may heat your rooms to the wrong temperature. In other cases, the thermostat may be incorrectly wired, leading it to both warm and cool your home at the same time. Homeowners themselves can be to blame for high heating

How to Cut Heating Costs This Winter

The staff at Integrity Heating & Cooling knows that the winter months can be expensive when it comes to heating your home. You want your home to be comfortable for you and your family. However, that comfort comes at a cost. We have a few suggestions about how you can manage your heating expenses this season. Wear Extra Layers If you expect to walk around comfortably in shorts during the heating season, your heating costs are going to be high. When you routinely wear extra layers like a sweatshirt or sweater, you can stand to keep your indoor temperature

Thermostat Best Practices for Fall

As fall arrives and winter looms, it becomes a great time to reevaluate your heating and ventilation systems. That consideration should often begin with your thermostat because it’s your user interface to these systems, and it’s pivotal to ensuring that you remain comfortable as affordably as possible. Reevaluate Your Thermostat Positioning Integrity Heating & Cooling has been serving homeowners throughout Charlotte, Denver, and the surrounding areas for more than 35 years. If there’s one thermostat problem we encounter more than any other, it’s improper positioning. This is particularly common in older homes, but it can also occur in newer

3 Ways to Maximize Your Furnace Efficiency

Your furnace is an essential part of the comfort of your home. While the coziness of your place is important, it comes at a cost. If you improve the efficiency of your furnace, it should reduce your bills and improve its function. There’s no reason to pay more for your heating needs than you must. If your furnace is not working as it once did or it’s not putting out enough heat, these three things can help improve your furnace efficiency. 1. Clean or Change the Air Filters One of the biggest reasons why a

Benefits of Financing a Heating System

The temperatures are starting to drop outside and some families might have even noticed some snow on the ground already. While children are probably excited to miss some days of schools, adults might be concerned that the dropping temperatures could be too much for their home to handle. With this in mind, many families are looking at installing a new heating system. Unfortunately, for many families, this could be an expensive proposition. Some might be surprised to hear that they can actually finance their heating system. What does it mean to finance a heating system? What are some of the

How Do I Know If I Need a Home Humidifier?

Most homeowners in the greater Charlotte area understand the benefits of investing in a dehumidifier for mold and mildew prevention but dry weather conditions can present a different set of obstacles. During the colder months, your furnace is probably running quite a bit, creating a low indoor humidity that can become uncomfortable. Whether you’ve started reaching for your lip balm more often or your family members are accidentally giving each other a static shock when moving from room to room – low humidity levels can be very frustrating. Luckily, with the help of a whole home humidifier system, you can

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