A blank thermostat may not be a catastrophic problem, but it can be very frustrating. If not addressed quickly, it can lead to more costly issues. Listed below are some common reasons why your thermostat screen is blank. Power surge or tripped breaker If you return home from work and discover your thermostat screen is […]
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At Sheer Comfort we want to help prevent as many HVAC breakdowns as possible and to help people understand why it is so important to have a regular HVAC maintenance program. Unchecked complications can lead to costly repairs or sudden failure are often the result. HVAC systems need to be regularly checked by a dependable […]
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Depending on where you live, your furnace may be the most vital household appliance during the winter months. It provides the warmth and comfort you need to remain protected and safe throughout the season. Because it is such an important and complex tool in order to keep your home comfortable and warm, that can also […]
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The smell of pine trees and the cold air are often associated with winter by many people. For others, it’s the scent they notice when the heating in the house is turned back on for the winter. Many homeowners may worry that something is wrong with their heating system when a strange smell starts to […]
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If your home has central heating, it uses a furnace or heat pump to provide warmth and comfort throughout your home. When your heating system stops working, it can be a major inconvenience. Problems can happen for multiple reasons, from a mechanical failure, a problem with the solid-state controls, to a cracked heat exchanger. Here […]
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Frustration can arise when your furnace, the primary source of heat for your home suddenly stops working, in the dead of winter. A furnace is designed to move heated air through ducts and deliver it to rooms throughout the house. A furnace is powered by electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil. A variety of issues […]
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Even though you may be enjoying the end of summer, it is a good idea to start thinking about getting your furnace ready for winter use. If you keep good maintenance records of your HVAC equipment and did not have any issues the previous winter, it is probably safe to turn on your furnace once […]
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In most cases, HVAC equipment will last 15 to 20 years with consistent preventative maintenance each year. Heat pumps and air-conditioning equipment should last 10 to 15 years. Furnaces and boilers typically last 15 to 20 years. If you plan to live in your home for over 20 years; at some point you will need […]
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Home ownership requires a lot of responsibility. Monitoring, overseeing, and maintaining many of the mechanical elements of your home are crucial to keeping the home in good condition. HVAC, which means “heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning,” is the equipment responsible for maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home. It is also what preserves optimal air quality […]
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Heat pumps offer the most efficient way to provide heating and cooling in many applications. It is an all-in-one heating and air-conditioning system that works year-round to keep you comfortable. Heat pump operation for Asheville Residents Heat moves naturally from higher to lower temperatures, however, heat pumps are able to force the heat to move […]
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