Protecting Your Family with Modern Furnace Safety As the winter chill settles into the Blue Ridge Mountains and across the Upstate, our furnaces become the heart of our homes. But like any powerful machine, a gas furnace requires respect and a clear understanding of its safety systems. At Blue Ridge Heating & Air, we believe that education is the ultimate…
2026 HVAC Industry Shift: New Refrigerant Rules & AI Technology Are you wondering if your home comfort system is ready for the major federal changes hitting the HVAC industry this year? The landscape of American home comfort is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. As of January 2026, homeowners are facing a “perfect storm” of technological advancement and regulatory…
Why Furnaces Crack Their Heat Exchangers And How You Can Avoid It Your furnace works hard for you, day after day, night after night. One of the most serious problems we see is a heat exchanger that’s cracked or failing. We’ll walk through why heat exchangers crack, how to spot the warning signs, and what you can do to prevent…
Seminar Throwback: Micro-Zoning & Precision Climate Control “You can’t control the wind, but you can adjust your sails.” — Jimmy Dean At our October educational seminar, local homeowners joined our team to explore one of the most dynamic topics in modern HVAC: micro-zoning and precision climate control. The session, led by Comfort Advisor Pete Threlkeld and HVAC expert Brian Wilson,…
What Does It Mean When Your Heat Exchanger’s Been Condemned? When your HVAC technician tells you that your heat exchanger is “condemned,” it’s a safety warning, not a repair suggestion. At Blue Ridge Heating & Air, we’re here to help you understand what this means, why it happens, and what you can do about it. Why Heat Exchangers Get Condemned…
🦃 Holiday Mode: How to Prepare Your HVAC System for Thanksgiving and the Holidays As Thanksgiving approaches, most people focus on prepping the turkey, setting the table, and bracing for Uncle Joe’s stories. But your HVAC system? It’s about to enter holiday mode handling oven heat, packed houses, and fluctuating fall weather, often all in one day. Knowing how to…
Seminar Throwback: ArcticFlex Heat Pump Technology and Performance “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” — John F. Kennedy In regions where winters are cold and unpredictable like the North Carolina mountains or the South Carolina valleys, selecting the right HVAC system matters more than many homeowners realize. Heating inefficiencies can be costly, especially when outdoor temperatures drop below…
❄️ Do Heat Pumps Really Work in Winter?❄️ If you’re considering a heat pump for your home in 2025, you’re not alone. Heat pumps are one of the fastest-growing home comfort solutions across the U.S. and especially here in the Carolinas. Thanks to new technology, eco-friendlier refrigerants, and better efficiency standards, heat pumps now deliver reliable comfort year-round—even on the…
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,…
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