Entries by William Hammer

Can My Air Conditioner Circulate Mold Through My House?

The whole point of an air conditioner is to make your home more comfortable. When the hot Greensboro summer settles in for months on end, you can turn to your AC system to make sure you and your family are comfortable all day and night. But could that air conditioner actually be doing some damage […]

How Can I Tell if My Electrical Panel Needs an Upgrade?

You probably haven’t thought about your electrical panel in a while. In fact, unless the power goes out or you need to work on something that requires turning off a breaker, you never think about your panel. It just sits off somewhere, quietly getting the job done. Everything wears out over time, however, and that […]

What Appliances Can Be Run Off Propane?

A full propane tank resting just outside your home can power most of the appliances that you count on day after day. This is why so many people in and around the Greensboro area opt for propane as their preferred energy source – it’s a versatile, efficient performer.   Can every appliance run off propane? […]

How Do You Fix a Leaking HVAC Duct?

HVAC ducts have a simple but important job to handle – they carry the air moved through your HVAC system from one place to another. They typically do this job without any trouble, but it is possible for a leak to develop over time. Fixing these leaks can be a little tricky due to the […]

What Are the Benefits of Ductless Mini Splits?

There are two primary types of HVAC systems – ducted systems and ductless mini splits. This article will explain the difference and highlight the benefits that you can enjoy if you opt for the ductless version.   For any type of Greensboro HVAC work that you need to have completed, be sure to make Berico […]

Why Your Furnace Might Be Short Cycling

As a homeowner, it’s important to pay attention to the performance of your furnace to make sure it is continuing to get the job done properly every day. You don’t have to be an expert in HVAC equipment to do your part in this matter. Just knowing what to pay attention to – like watching […]

Will Your Furnace Run Without a Filter?

The air filter that serves your furnace is one of the most important components of the whole system. You may already know that you should swap out your old filter for a new one regularly, and doing so is an easy (and affordable) job. But could you skip the air filter altogether and just run […]

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Greensboro

A frozen pipe is one of the worst things that can happen to a plumbing system. When the pipe freezes, not only will that pipe no longer be able to take the water wherever it was supposed to be going, but the water will expand as it turns to ice and the pipe may rupture. […]

Should I Replace a 20 Year Old Furnace?

Deciding when to replace a furnace is one of the trickier questions that homeowners face while maintaining their properties. On the one hand, if a furnace seems to be working fine, why replace it? There is obviously a cost that is associated with that purchase. At the same time, you may suspect that your 20-year-old […]