Entries by William Hammer

How Do I Fix the Humidity in My HVAC System?

Living in Greensboro, you already know one thing to be true – your comfort isn’t so much determined by the temperature as it is by the humidity. You can be comfortable at surprisingly hot temperatures when the humidity is under control. In humid conditions, however, it’s hard to be comfortable even if the temps are […]

Is My HVAC System Making Me Sick?

If you are feeling ill for no obvious reason, you are likely to leave no stone unturned as you search for a solution. At some point, you might turn your attention to your HVAC system, wondering if something about how your heating and air system is working could be doing you harm. While modern HVAC […]

Saving Money on HVAC Systems with the Inflation Reduction Act

A new HVAC system can be a dramatic upgrade to your home. With a new system, you’ll get far better performance than what you will get from outdated heating and cooling equipment, and you will save money month after month thanks to increased efficiency. However, there is the upfront cost of new HVAC equipment to […]

Why Is My AC Fan Not Spinning?

The fan is one of the core components of an air conditioning system. As the system runs, the refrigerant that is warmed inside as heat is pulled out of the air will flow to the outside unit where the spinning fan will facilitate the transfer of that heat outdoors. The fan should always be spinning […]

Berico Marks 100 Years as a Family Business – Triad Business Journal

Reputation matters: Community involvement key as Berico marks 100 years as a family business By David Hill – Reporter, Triad Business Journal Jun 20, 2024   As if keeping the shareholders happy isn’t enough pressure on a company’s management, the responsibility is even greater when the shareholders depend on income from their investment for their […]

Should You Repair or Replace Your AC Unit?

One of the trickiest decisions for any air conditioning owner is whether to repair or replace the unit when something goes wrong. Many AC repairs are pretty simple and straightforward, but that’s not always the case. When you are faced with a costlier repair, the idea of simply going with a new AC installation instead […]

How Can I Improve My Indoor Air Quality?

When you see reports about air quality on the news, what you are seeing is measures of the outdoor air quality in your area. That’s important, to be sure, but it’s not the whole story. The air inside your home is arguably more important, as this is where you sleep and spend much of your […]

What is the Most Common Part to Fail on an AC Unit?

To the average homeowner, the operation of an air conditioning unit is a bit of a mystery. These are complicated systems, and many people don’t understand how they work. That’s fine, of course – you aren’t in the HVAC repair business and your responsibility is simply to bring in someone who is qualified to care […]

How Can I Save Electricity with My HVAC?

Modern HVAC equipment has managed to make life more comfortable than at any time in human history. Summer heat wearing you out? It’s HVAC to the rescue, as your air conditioner can take the edge off even the worst of days. Feeling a little cold? Just flip on the furnace and you’ll be cozy in […]

Why Are Propane Tanks Not Filled to 100%?

Many people, when they receive a propane delivery for the first time, are surprised to find that the tank wasn’t filled all the way to 100% capacity. Did the delivery driver forget to add enough propane to fill the whole tank? No, it was intentional. In this article, we’ll talk about why your tank isn’t […]