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You’ve Hired A NATE-Certified Technician – Job Done!

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You’ve Hired A NATE-Certified Technician – Job Done!

Hiring a NATE-certified technician is a big deal. After all, your home comfort and savings depend on it. That’s why you can trust that the job will be well done, whether it’s a repair, maintenance or replacement job.

You can rest assured that a NATE-certified technician is the best possible designation to utilize when comparing technicians, because:

With the value that NATE-certified technicians offer through NATE’s rigorous, comprehensive testing process, it just doesn’t make sense to use any other certification as ...

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MAY
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Categories: Energy Evaluations, HVAC, Installation, NATE Certification, Service & Maintenance, Technician

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

Boost Your Heat Pump System’s Performance With 3 Insider Tips

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Boost Your Heat Pump System’s Performance With 3 Insider Tips

According to research from Energy Star, 50 percent of all heat pumps have significant problems with leaky air ducts, inadequate airflow and incorrect refrigerant pressure. These factors affect the performance of your heat pump system, making it work harder and use more energy.

Your HVAC technician can improve the performance of your heat pump system by performing these tasks and checks:

If you have an annual maintenance plan, your technician can check the ducts, airflow and refrigerant on his next visit. ...

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APR
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Categories: Air Ducts, Air Filters, Heat Pumps, HVAC, Preventative Maintenance, Sealing Air Leaks, Service & Maintenance, Ventilation

Choose An HVAC Contractor That Will Work To Your Ultimate Satisfaction

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Choose An HVAC Contractor That Will Work To Your Ultimate Satisfaction

The comfort of your family in your home is undeniably related to efficient heating and cooling. Insulation and ventilation are important factors in keeping your family effectively comfortable and safe. To ensure that your home’s heating and cooling needs are sufficiently met, you need a professional, reliable and cost-effective HVAC contractor.

Here are a few things you should consider when selecting your HVAC contractor:

Acosta has delivered more than 40 years of professional service to Charlotte-area residents, and we are ready, ...

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27
MAR
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Categories: HVAC, Installation, NATE Certification, Service & Maintenance, Technician, Warranty

What Clicks, Pops And Goes Boom? An Ailing Heating System

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What Clicks, Pops And Goes Boom? An Ailing Heating System

Many furnaces may run quietly, but you can never expect a heating system to operate silently. There will always be some level of noise coming from your furnace as it runs, such as noise from the blower motor, from the burners switching on and off, or from components humming or rattling. However, if your furnace is starting to produce louder noises, more frequent noises, or noises you’ve never heard before, there’s a good chance that the system is in trouble ...

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13
MAR
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Categories: Furnaces, Heating, Preventative Maintenance, Service & Maintenance

Dealing With A Tagged Furnace: How To Make Smart Decisions When You’re Seeing Red

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Dealing With A Tagged Furnace: How To Make Smart Decisions When You’re Seeing Red

When your local HVAC professional inspects your furnace during a maintenance call, he is obligated to respond to any safety issues he finds. For this reason, an unexpected result of preventive maintenance might be a red-tagged furnace. If your furnace is red-tagged, it means that an HVAC or utility company inspector has found a critical safety problem, most often a cracked heat exchanger, and that the furnace must be shut down and not used until the problem is resolved.

If this ...

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6
MAR
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Categories: Furnaces, Installation, Service & Maintenance, Technician, Ventilation

Heat Pumps: Consider Efficiency Ratings And Advanced Features; But Also Keep These 4 Factors In Mind

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Heat Pumps: Consider Efficiency Ratings And Advanced Features; But Also Keep These 4 Factors In Mind

When selecting a new heating system, It’s important to consider the efficiency of heat pumps and their features, along with a few lesser-known factors, that will determine your home comfort and savings. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know when evaluating heat pumps:

Because a heat pump is a multi-purpose home HVAC system, you’ll need to check out two efficiency ratings: Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) for heating, and Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) for cooling. You can maximize ...

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FEB
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Categories: Energy Efficiency, Heat Pumps, Insulation, Service & Maintenance

Furnace-Troubleshooting Tips: Give These A Try Before You Call For Help

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Furnace problems can be a major inconvenience. You can be left without heat for days and you may end up overpaying for a simple solution. There are furnace-troubleshooting tips you should try yourself before you call your HVAC service technician to see if you can quickly and easily fix your problem.

Below are some of the most frequently experienced problems and quick solutions you can try out to resolve them. Always turn the gas and electricity to the heating system off ...

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DEC
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Categories: Furnaces, Heating, Service & Maintenance

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
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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
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Categories: Air Conditioning, Service & Maintenance

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