Air Conditioning Articles

Be an Informed Consumer by Learning Air Conditioning Lingo

August 17, 2020
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The air conditioning system in your Beaufort home is one of your biggest investments and home assets. In order to take care of it properly, as well as to communicate effectively with air conditioning (AC) professionals when needed, it’s good to understand some common air conditioning terminology.

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The Phaseout of Your AC’s R-22

June 12, 2020
R-22

Are you familiar with the phase out of air conditioners that use R-22 refrigerant gas? Our team would like to help you with this transition.

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How Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC

May 26, 2020
Girl and her dog looking out a window, How Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC | HVAC, Newport, NC

When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand you select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all play a role in how well an air conditioner will cool your Newport home.

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When Is It Time for a Split-System AC Replacement?

May 20, 2020
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Is it time to replace your split-system air conditioner? Our team can help evaluate whether your unit needs to be repaired or replaced.

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How Can I Afford a New AC System (and Other HVAC Equipment)?

April 30, 2020
Homeowner Calculating Cost. How Can I Afford a New AC System (and Other HVAC Equipment)?

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many lives around us, both health-wise and financially. At Four Seasons Heating & Cooling, we remain committed to providing the best service to all our North Carolina customers during this difficult time. Let’s stick together as a community and help each other whenever we can. We can certainly understand…

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How to Protect Your AC From Storms

August 27, 2019
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Our professionals at Four Seasons Heating and Cooling want you to have a reliable air conditioning system before, during, and after a storm. Here are some tips on helping you protect your air conditioner investment.

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What Are the New AC Regulations?

July 25, 2019
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Our Four Seasons Heating & Cooling professionals are getting asked these questions more frequently from NC homeowners. We thought sharing them and their answers may be beneficial to you.

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3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

July 10, 2019
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At Four Seasons Heating & Cooling, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve.

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Is it Normal For My Air Conditioner to Turn On and Off?

June 11, 2019
Air Conditioner short cycling.

When an AC unit turns on & off in quick successions without running for longer periods, or “short cycles,” it usually means there’s something wrong with…

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What Does SEER Mean?

May 31, 2019
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When it comes to your air conditioner, a common term used in the HVAC business that you’re likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It’s a rating system of the air conditioner’s cooling capacity to power input, i.e., it’s the ratio…

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