What’s Lurking in Your HVAC System? Is your home hiding a secret in your vents, ducts, or basement? While ghosts and goblins only come out on Halloween, something far more dangerous could be lurking in your HVAC system all year long: MOLD. From musty smells to serious health issues, mold growth like Aspergillus, Penicillium, Cladosporium, and Stachybotrys (black mold) can…
Save Energy and Improve Comfort with Micro-Zoning Does this sound familiar? The upstairs feels like a sauna while the downstairs is freezing, and no matter how many times you adjust the thermostat, someone in the house is uncomfortable. This is one of the most common complaints we hear from homeowners. The truth is, most HVAC systems are designed to treat…
5 Fall Home Projects to Pair with HVAC Maintenance Fall is the perfect season for home upkeep. The weather is cooler, the pace slows down after summer, and it’s the ideal time to prepare for winter. While scheduling an HVAC tune-up is one of the smartest steps you can take, it pairs perfectly with other home maintenance projects that keep…
Top 5 Fall HVAC Tune-Up Tips to Improve Efficiency As the leaves change and cooler weather comes through the Blue Ridge Mountains, it’s a sign to prepare your home for the heating season ahead. After working hard all summer keeping you cool, it’s time for your HVAC system to switch gears. A few simple fall tune-up tasks can improve your…
Common HVAC Myths That Could Be Costing You “Can’t I just wait until something breaks to call an HVAC tech?” That’s one of the most common myths in home comfort that eventually lead to expensive repairs down the road. At Blue Ridge Heating & Air, we’re busting some of the most persistent HVAC myths that can cost homeowners money, comfort,…
Modern HVAC Tech Every Southern Homeowner Should Know in 2025 Why Upgrading Your Cooling System Matters in the South You already know southern summers are no joke. Older air conditioners in the Carolinas can barely keep up with the +90°F temperatures that drive up energy bills and cause comfort meltdowns. That’s why 2025 is the year to explore smarter, more…
Finding the “Just Right” for Your Home Once upon a time in a house not so far away, Goldilocks was searching for the perfect bowl of porridge, and maybe a comfortable humidity level while she was at it. One room felt like a sticky swamp. Another had air so dry her curls turned to straw. But finally… she found a…
7 Tips to Maximize Comfort and Efficiency Students are going back to school and new routines are settling in. The upcoming transition into cooler weather means families will be spending more time indoors. Fall is the perfect time to get ahead on HVAC maintenance and help prevent breakdowns, improve air quality, and keep your energy bills manageable. Here are 7…
Why Your HVAC Plan Shouldn’t Ignore Your Generator Is your HVAC system prepared for when the power goes out? In September of 2024, thousands of homes lost power, comfort systems failed, and families were left without heating or cooling in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. While generators acted as literal lifelines for many during the storm, they’re only reliable if…
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