As we gear up for the spring season, it’s crucial to focus on the maintenance of your HVAC system. After prolonged use of your heating system, your air conditioning system will take over, making it essential to ensure that it is in tip-top condition to provide optimal comfort throughout the season. At Ross & Witmer, …
In the hottest months of summer, your air conditioner can be expected to work extra hard. If you’re finding that your air conditioner is leaking water, consider that this may mean the AC needs to be looked at. What causes the extra water? Most modern air conditioning systems have an indoor and an outdoor unit. …
Summertime is a time when people are outside more and rely on air conditioning to stay cool. Unfortunately, air conditioning can break down quickly in the summer heat, costing people money in repairs or even higher electric bills. Here are five steps that you can take to help prevent your air conditioning system from breaking …
Having difficulty setting a thermostat’s mode is not a major predicament, though it can be quite a nuisance in the long run. There may be various reasons your thermostat display is blank, including this generic malfunction. Power surge or tripped breaker If the touch screen on your thermostat is blank when you enter your house, …
When it comes to being comfortable, nothing can be worse than arriving home to find you air-conditioner is not working, and the weather forecast is calling for temperatures to exceed 90º! This happens all too often because homeowners are not proactive about replacing their HVAC system. The equipment which keeps a home warm in the …
The best way to ensure your air-conditioning equipment can survive hot, humid summer days is to schedule a preventative maintenance with your trusted HVAC contractor. A maintenance visit can lessen the chances of an emergency breakdown at a most inconvenient time. There are several reasons as to why an air-conditioning tune-up is a valuable service …
As much as you might want it to, the HVAC system in your Charlotte, North Carolina, home won’t last forever. If your current system has started to make odd sounds or condition your home less efficiently, it’s time to take action. Take a closer look at the signs that you should repair or replace your …
There are purchases that we make that bring us joy and happiness, such as airline tickets to see family at the holidays, a new phone, or some other electronic gadget. Then there are purchases that may not bring us joy, but are necessary, such as new tires, a dentist visit, and HVAC repairs on your …
Originally published in June 2013, updated in September 2016 A/C capacity can be a confusing concept for many Charlotte, NC homeowners, and this is understandable because it uses an abstract unit of measurement. If you heard that your HVAC unit was 4 tons, what would you think? Would you assume that it meant your A/C …
Originally published July 2013, updated in September 2016 Learning how to air condition a garage may seem like a waste of time to some, but if you work in your garage a lot, air conditioning can be a big help during our hot North Carolina summers. This is particularly true if you’re the type of …
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