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woman at home suffering from no air conditioning after not knowing the top causes of AC failure.Air Conditioning

Top Causes of AC Failure
It’s the first really hot day of summer when open windows, sun-blocking shades, and the ceiling fans just can’t cut it anymore. You resign yourself to finally turning on your air conditioner (AC)—only to find it blowing warm air, making funny noises, or simply not cooperating at all. It’s a …
Dad and daughter cleaning home to show how environmental issues can affect your AC system.Air Conditioning

How Environmental Issues Can Affect Your AC
When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand you select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all play a role in how well an air conditioner will cool your Charlotte Metropolitan area …
Male technician installing air-conditioning system.Air Conditioning

Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?
An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run …
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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners
Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors. As a result, poor indoor …
HVAC technician checking woman's carbon monoxide detector to ensure it is working and prevent any poisoning from the toxic gas inside her home.indoor air quality

What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
We know how serious carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is. Our Griffin Heating & Air Conditioning professionals provide maintenance and service on all possible carbon-monoxide-producing appliances, as well as carbon monoxide detectors for your Davidson home and office. What Is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, and tasteless gas. It’s …
Woman researching on her phone how to make her furnace last longer in her home.Furnace

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?
The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity. In reality, the key is treating your Cornelius system with care and respect. With just a small amount …
Woman on the phone trying to figure out why her furnace won't stop running.Furnace

Why Won’t My Furnace Stop Running?
Is your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Davidson house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common …
Woman holding nose after detecting a bad smell coming from her furnace.Furnace

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?
If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your North Carolina home. For your convenience …
Woman confused and trying to fix her thermostat and is in need of tips to troubleshoot it.Furnace

Tips to Troubleshoot Your Thermostat
If your heating or air conditioning system suddenly stops working in your Davidson home, it’s easy to think the worst. However, sometimes the malfunction is not really caused by your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at all, but actually from a broken thermostat. Here are some expert tips …