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NATE? What is NATE?

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Choosing a Heating & Cooling contractor is a VERY important decision. Your HVAC system is one of the most important pieces of machinery in your home, and the Safety and Comfort of you and your family relies on its performance. When you are looking for someone to perform some work on it, be it a minor job or an entire installation, you want to make sure it is being taken care of by the best in the business. Don’t settle for less — insist that ...

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29
NOV
0

Categories: NATE Certification, Technician

Take These 10 Steps To Breathe Easier In Your Home

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Your indoor air quality has a big impact on the health and comfort of your family. If you follow these 10 steps now, you can make sure that your family breathes easy for months to come.

  1. Be sure that your heating equipment is properly vented so that combustion fumes, debris and toxins are vented outdoors, instead of leaking into your home.
  2. Vent any complementary heating sources you may be utilizing this winter, such as fireplaces or wood stoves.
  3. If you have fans in your kitchen or ...
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24
NOV
0

Categories: Air Ducts, Filtration, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation

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
0

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

A Nine-Point Checklist To Keep Your Heat Pump In Prime Shape

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Your heat pump is what keeps your home comfortable throughout the year in the Charlotte area. Keeping your heat pump in prime shape is a great idea if you want to make sure it lasts you a long time and remains reliable.

With that in mind, consider this nine-point checklist for routine heat pump maintenance:

  1. Inspect components such the filter, blower motor, ducts and heat coils for the accumulation of dirt and other particles. Dirty parts make your equipment work harder, which leads to wear, ...
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10
NOV
0

Categories: Heat Pumps, Heating, Service & Maintenance

Winterize Your Home Before The Nip In The Air Takes A Bite Out Of Your Heating Budget

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With winter hitting the Charlotte area soon, you need to make sure your home is as energy efficient as possible so that the cold air doesn’t overwhelm your heating budget. Use some of these tips to make sure that you and your family stay nice and toasty all winter long.

  • Upgrade your heating equipment. Old furnaces can have operating costs that double those of modern heating systems. Upgrade for better overall comfort and substantial energy savings.
  • Utilize government offers. Tax credits and rebates add to the ...
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8
NOV
0

Categories: Heating, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance

Three Key Areas In Your Home Where It Pays To Insulate

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With the storm season upon us and the winter months approaching, proper insulation is at its most important. Your home being well-insulated results in energy savings, and ultimately more money in your pocket book.

Here are three key areas to pay extra attention to when assessing the insulation in your home:

  • Attic - Ensuring your attic is amply insulated is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make to your system’s efficiency. Before insulating, confirm that all attic-to-home air leaks have been completely ...
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3
NOV
0

Categories: Insulation

Take Advantage Of 2011 Federal Tax Credits For Maximum Savings On Your Home-Comfort Purchases

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A lot of North Carolina residents are looking for ways to save money these days. At Acosta Heating and Cooling, we have some big savings available for you in the form of components eligible for 2011 federal tax credits, and the potential for lower home energy bills.

How much can you save? Well, that depends on which tax-eligible components you’re planning to install. If your central air conditioning didn’t provide the cooling performance you required this past summer, a qualifying upgrade could ...

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1
NOV
0

Categories: Energy Evaluations, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality

Your Autumn To-Do List: Check Ductwork And Vents For 7 Common Problems

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Your ductwork and your vents are just as important as the rest of your HVAC system, and they should be checked every year as part of your autumn to-do list. A number of common problems can make your heating and cooling equipment less efficient, and can cause extensive wear over time.

When putting together your autumn to-do list:

  1. Make sure all ductwork was sealed or vented properly when construction of the home took place.
  2. Ducts should be inspected for leaks that hamper ...
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27
OCT
0

Categories: Air Ducts, Ductwork, IAQ - Indoor Air Quality

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