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Seven Moisture-Fighting Strategies That Will Keep Mold From Multiplying

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Seven Moisture-Fighting Strategies That Will Keep Mold From Multiplying

If you’ve ever had a problem with mold in your home, you know just how problematic removing it can be. Mold can quickly multiply once it gets a stronghold in your home, but with moisture-fighting strategies, you can keep mold at bay in your Charlotte-area home.

Here are seven tips you can use immediately:

1. Don’t let plumbing leaks go unchecked

– Not only can these leaks lead to higher water bills, but they give mold a chance to grow. Quickly fix leaks ...

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MAY
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Fans, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Insulation, Mold, Preventative Maintenance, Ventilation

Is An A/C Tune-Up On Your Spring To-Do List?

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Is An A/C Tune-Up On Your Spring To-Do List?

An A/C tune-up should be at the top of your spring to-do list. Your home are the largest consumers of energy is your heating and cooling system, so keeping your HVAC equipment running efficiently year round will help to control overall energy costs.

Having a spring A/C tune-up will get your A/C unit ready to operate efficiently and safe throughout the summer cooling season. You’ll also avoid the rush of repairing a malfunctioning unit in the middle of the hot ...

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3
MAY
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Ductwork, Energy Efficiency, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, NATE Certification, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance, Technician

The Ductless Mini Split: An Innovative Solution For A Unique Situation

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The Ductless Mini Split: An Innovative Solution For A Unique Situation

A ductless mini split could be the solution to your home’s unique heating and cooling situation. One of its main advantages is that a mini split doesn’t require ductwork to operate, extending installation options beyond where ductwork is located and often minimizing costs, too.

There are several other distinct advantages to using a ductless mini split, including:

A ductless mini split is an efficient, flexible solution to your home heating and cooling needs. For more information, contact Acosta Heating ...

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APR
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Ducts, Cooling, Ductless Mini-Splits, Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Heating, Installation, Zoning Systems

The Ductless Mini-Split: A Heating And Cooling System That Does A Mighty Big Job

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The Ductless Mini-Split: A Heating And Cooling System That Does A Mighty Big Job

Ductless mini-split heating and cooling systems offer homeowners a space-saving alternative to larger conventional furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps. When properly sized for your home, mini splits are just as powerful and effective as larger units that rely on a bulky network of ducts to distribute conditioned air around your home.

The main controller of a ductless mini-split system is the central outdoor unit. As many as four smaller air-handling units are attached to this unit through a conduit in ...

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15
MAR
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Cooling, Ductless Mini-Splits, Energy Efficiency, Heating

Four Questions To Ask When You’re Deciding On A Dual-Fuel System

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A dual-fuel system is a combination of a high-efficiency heat pump and a conventional furnace. During milder portions of the fall and winter, the heat pump provides maximum comfort and energy savings. When temperatures drop below freezing, the furnace takes over, efficiently keeping your home at the desired temperature.
This makes dual-fuel systems a great way to cut energy costs, especially here in the Charlotte area, where our winters can go from mild to severe in the blink of an eye. ...

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22
NOV
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Heating

Maintaining Your HVAC System: Easy Things You Can Do To Minimize Problems And Optimize Efficiency

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If you want your HVAC appliances to remain in good working shape for as long as possible, some effort will be necessary on your part. Some of the things you’ll need to do may seem like a bit of a hassle, but the potential damage you’ll prevent will be well worth the time.

  • Regularly change your air filter. Ideally, you should check your air filter just about once a month. If it looks dirty, have it changed right away, and the ...
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17
NOV
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Service & Maintenance

Tell-Tale Signs That It’s Time To Replace Your HVAC System

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The most obvious sign that your furnace needs replacing is when it is not working properly. Less obvious, but just as important, is determining whether or not it has become inefficient due to its age. If your system doesn’t blow sufficient hot air when the furnace is on, or cold air when the A/C is turned on, you will most likely need to look into replacement. If, however, the unit does not turn on at all, it could be as simple ...

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15
NOV
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Service & Maintenance

Choosing Your MERV Filter: Do You Know What Those Numbers Mean?

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Your air filters play a huge role in the indoor air quality of your home, so it’s important to know how to pick the ideal filter for your system. Knowing how to compare various filters is the first step towards achieving the quality of air that you want for you and your family.

The easiest way to compare filters is by their MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value). This is a measurement of how effectively a filter can capture particles from the air that ...

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20
OCT
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Air Filters

Elements Of Expert Ductwork Design

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It is important to not underestimate the importance of your ductwork design when installing a new HVAC system. It will have a huge impact on how comfortable you are in your home each day, as well how energy efficient your home is. Your HVAC system is only as strong as the weakest link and if you neglect the ductwork, you compromise your system’s performance and efficiency.

The first step in determining how your ducts should be laid out begins with figuring out ...

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13
OCT
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Ductwork, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance

How A Zoning System Keeps Everyone Happy And Your Whole Home Comfy

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Zoning systems are a great way to keep everyone in your house comfortable and happy with no arguments about what the temperature is set at. That’s because with zoning, different people choose what different parts of the house get set to.

In your average home’s forced-air system, the ideal temperature is set and controlled by a single thermostat. The advantage that zoning delivers is the use of multiple thermostats with each one controlling a different part of your house. Someone in one zone can ...

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11
OCT
0

Categories: Air Conditioning, Zoning Systems

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