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…
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…
Seminar Throwback: When To Repair Vs Replace Your HVAC Unit At Blue Ridge Heating & Air, we’re on a mission to educate homeowners so they can make smart, confident decisions about their comfort systems, not panic during a heat wave or freeze. If you missed our June seminar, here’s a full recap with expert insights, maintenance tips, and quotes straight…
Your Ultimate Guide to HVAC Red Flags: Sights, Smells, and Sounds You might’ve heard strange noises coming from your HVAC system. Maybe it was a sudden clank, an eerie hiss, or a high-pitched squeal. But what are some of the other ways your system cries out for help? Let’s break down both what you might hear and what you might…
Why You Shouldn’t Repair Your HVAC System Yourself Thinking of tackling your HVAC repairs after a few YouTube videos? Before you grab that wrench or check out your system’s interior, you need to know what’s really at stake. From electrical hazards to wild animals, DIY HVAC repair can turn into a dangerous situation fast in the Carolinas. Here’s what every…
Spoiler alert…an example of an install that we lost due to price, but had to fix due to quality of the installation is at the end of this article. The summer season is typically a busy time for Heating and Air companies with many heat pump and air conditioner replacements. Homeowners determine that the cost of keeping their current old…
Hello everyone. I hope you all are enjoying this wonderful mild spring weather we are having. During this time of year, it gives us the opportunity to focus more on the other issues in homes that we have seen other than just hot and cold problems. Some of these issues we have seen are signs of moisture, dust, and dirt….
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