Air Conditioning Articles

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

May 16, 2025
Spring AC Maintenance Tips. Photo of a repairman inspecting an air conditioner and giving a thumbs up.

Spring is finally arriving in North Carolina! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Homeowners

April 11, 2025
5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Homeowners. The top of an air conditioner.

While North Carolina enjoys terrific weather most of the year, our summers can quickly get muggy and hot. Those high temperatures—along with the humidity—demand a reliable AC unit. That means you need a nearby heating and cooling company you can trust to maintain your HVAC system year-round.

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Versatile Cooling with Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioning in NC

April 1, 2025
Ductless AC unit.

Ductless air conditioning is a low-maintenance and affordable option to upgrading to a newer A/C unit when more cooling is needed inside your home.

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Going Ductless: Energy-Efficient Mini Split Installation in Beaufort

March 31, 2025
Going Ductless.

Sometimes, a simple, elegant piece of technology can deliver more with less. Ductless mini splits are a triple threat—compact wall units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation. No ducts required, and no dull whirring noises—they operate in near silence. 

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SEER––What Does It Mean?

August 16, 2024
SEER––What Does It Mean? Photo of an AC Unit.

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your North Carolina air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump.

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Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

June 14, 2024
Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know? AV Unit.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.

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When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner?

May 17, 2024
When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner? A woman sitting in front of a fan trying to cool off.

Sometimes, life moves incredibly fast. You could have sworn you just bought your air conditioner. But lately, it doesn’t seem to be working so well. You check the box and are shocked to find out you’ve had it for a decade. Where did the time go?

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How Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC

August 16, 2023
How Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC - kid cleaning with dad.

When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors.

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Air Conditioning Noise Concerns

July 14, 2023
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Have a Four Seasons Heating and Cooling expert evaluate your air conditioner today—we’re always happy to help our North Carolina customers save money and get the most value from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

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AC Maintenance Checklist

May 15, 2023
AC Maintenance Checklist - Professional plumber in uniform talking to male client and his small son indoors.

Can you imagine a hot Beaufort summer without air conditioning? Your air conditioning system can be your very best friend on the warmest days. 

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