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…
🦃 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: The 2025 Refrigerant Change Q&A The HVAC industry is experiencing a major shift, and it officially began in 2025. Blue Ridge Heating & Air recently hosted a seminar to help homeowners understand what the new refrigerant regulations mean, why they’re happening, and how they impact your home system. If you missed it, here’s everything you need to know….
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…
2025 Thermostat Guide: Smart, Programmable & Manual Options Explained Your thermostat might be the smallest device in your HVAC system, but it has one of the biggest impacts on your comfort and energy bills. That’s why knowing how to choose and use the right thermostat matters so much in 2025. The market has expanded with new technology, smarter features, and…
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,…
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 Home ACs Fail During Heatwaves (And What to Do About It) Just moved in and your AC already feels like it’s struggling? You’re not alone. With temperatures rising and more heat warnings, thousands of HVAC systems in the U.S. are failing under the pressure. Heating and Cooling Issues? Click Here! Why This Summer Is Going to Be Tough on…
Why is it essential to monitor indoor air quality? It is mainly for the customer’s health and satisfaction. Unclean air can lead to serious health problems such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and respiratory and heart disease. These are caused by radon, VOC (“Volatile organic compounds are organic chemicals that have a high vapor…
In hot times such as these, you and your family will want a way to cool down from the scorching heat. Going inside, you are immediately met with a rush of cold air. You can thank your thermostat! A thermostat is a device that tells your system to adjust the temperature of the air in your home. So whether you…
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