Entries by William Hammer

Why Does My Furnace Smell Weird?

When your furnace comes on, there are probably some things that you get used to happening shortly after. For example, you’ll naturally feel some air coming out of the vents, and you may hear a bit of noise that comes from the equipment running somewhere in the house. What you probably aren’t used to, however, […]

Who Competes with AmeriGas?

The AmeriGas name is one of the biggest and most known names in the entire propane industry. If you have been looking into options for propane suppliers, there is no doubt that AmeriGas is one of the options that you have uncovered. But who competes with AmeriGas? What are your options if you don’t want […]

Are Newer HVAC Systems More Efficient?

In essentially every market, equipment tends to get better as time passes. These improvements can come from advances in technology, new materials becoming available, better design, and on and on. Most of the time, it’s safe to assume that something new is going to be more effective in every way at getting the job done. […]

Will a New Furnace Save Me Money?

Installing a new furnace feels like a big expense that most homeowners want to put off for as long as possible. And, to be sure, it is a significant investment. But what if making that investment could actually start to pay off in terms of financial savings sooner rather than later? That just might be […]

What Level of Humidity is Good for a Home?

Nothing impacts human comfort quite like humidity. Sure, temperature has a lot to do with how comfortable you feel, as well, but humid conditions can make things miserable. Even a day with relatively mild temperatures can be miserable if the humidity is soaring.   With that said, problems can arise when indoor humidity dips too […]

What Are the Different Types of Air Filters for AC?

The air filter is simply one of the most important components in your air conditioning system. Without a good air filter in place, the air that flows through your equipment won’t be as clean as it should be, and the performance of your air conditioner will suffer as a result. Not only that, but you […]

Trending in Propane: Berico Fuels Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary

From Trending in Propane, September 14, 2024: Berico Fuels celebrates 100 years in business this year having started as a one-man operation collecting excess coal that fell from traveling trains into a wheel barrel to sell to neighbors. Today, Berico is a 115-employee operation selling multiple fuels from several locations throughout central North Carolina, delivered […]

What is a Common Failure for a Furnace?

It’s frustrating to deal with a furnace that just won’t work in the middle of a chilly winter. Most of the time, your furnace will have no problem getting the job done – you just set the thermostat and forget about it. When that stops happening, however, you need to bring in a Burlington HVAC […]

When Should You Replace Your Ductwork?

Of all of the components of your home that work behind the scenes, the ductwork that serves your HVAC system is probably the one you think about the least. The air just comes out of the vents when the system is running, and that’s the end of it – few people spend time thinking about […]

How Often Should an HVAC System Be Serviced?

Berico understands that it is easy to forget about the needs of your HVAC system as you are going through the busyness of day-to-day life. Once furnace installation is completed, you just expect to have the system run in the background while you are doing other things. However, without the occasional furnace tune-up, some issues […]