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Ways to Stay Cool When Your Air Conditioner Goes Out in Raleigh, NC

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on June 4, 2019 by deltahc.

Ways to Stay Cool When Your Air Conditioner Goes Out in Raleigh, NC

Isn’t owning your own home the greatest? But, it can be expensive, time-consuming, and responsibility-laden. The endless list of chores can seem overwhelming to you. Inevitably, something is forgotten and something breaks down. It happens to all of us. Unfortunately, your air conditioner seems to break down at the most inappropriate time! It happens right […]

Close blinds to stay cool when AC breaks

Is a Spring A/C Tune-Up Really Worth it in Raleigh, NC?

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on April 19, 2019 by deltahc.

Is a Spring A/C Tune-Up Really Worth it in Raleigh, NC?

Winter is over and you can finally stop using your furnace. It won’t be long until the sunny days warm your home, and you’ll need to use your air conditioner. Before you turn on your air conditioner, should you have a spring tune-up for your A/C first? Spring is a good time to schedule your […]

What Should Be Included in a Winter Heating System Tune-Up in Raleigh, NC?

This entry was posted in Heating Maintenance on February 22, 2019 by deltahc.

What Should Be Included in a Winter Heating System Tune-Up in Raleigh, NC?

It’s that time of year again. We go right from turkey and Black Friday to eggnog, gift wrapping, gingerbread houses, and, yep, you guessed it……it’s time to schedule your winter heating system tune up. Wait, what? I know you just made it through the holiday rush, but don’t forget to schedule your winter heating system […]

Do I Really Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector in my Raleigh Home?

This entry was posted in Air Quality on February 13, 2019 by deltahc.

Do I Really Need a Carbon Monoxide Detector in my Raleigh Home?

When it comes to your family’s safety, the answer is yes! You should always have carbon monoxide detectors in your home, and depending on the size of your home, you may want to consider a few. You should have a detector on every floor of your home and placed throughout larger homes. Carbon monoxide detectors […]

Raleigh HVAC Tips – How to Balance AC Room Temperature

This entry was posted in Air Conditioning Blog on November 5, 2017 by deltahc.

Raleigh HVAC Tips – How to Balance AC Room Temperature

How To Make All The Rooms In Your NC Home Stay The Same Temperature Now is the time to minimize the operational cost for running the HVAC equipment in your regional Raleigh home. It’s as simple as reducing energy consumption by effective regulation of dampers, registers and airflow. It’s as complex as eliminating leaks in […]

A Raleigh Home Buyer’s HVAC Checklist

This entry was posted in Air Conditioning Blog on October 12, 2017 by deltahc.

A Raleigh Home Buyer’s HVAC Checklist

Due Diligence HVAC Checklist Helps Raleigh Homebuyers Avoid Premature A/C Breakdowns Problems with your home’s air conditioning system never occur at an opportune time. But when HVAC equipment fails on a newly purchased home, the concept of “opportune time” seems out of sync with even the worst of expectations. This Due Diligence HVAC checklist aims […]

Plumbing Versus HVAC: What’s the Difference?

This entry was posted in Blog on September 25, 2017 by deltahc.

Plumbing Versus HVAC: What’s the Difference?

Plumbing Versus HVAC: What’s the Difference? At first glance, the differences between plumbing and HVAC sound simple. A plumber will work on the pipes while a HVAC specialist handles your air conditioning and heating needs. The truth is the differences between plumbing and HVAC is much more complex. Plumbing Jobs Plumbers are responsible for more […]

What Makes An Air Conditioner Freeze?

This entry was posted in Air Conditioning Maintenance on August 18, 2017 by deltahc.

What Makes An Air Conditioner Freeze?

What Makes an Air Conditioner Freeze? In North Carolina, June thru August make for the worst possible times to endure a frozen home air conditioning system. It means that: The AC blows hot air if any air at all Perspiration becomes hard-boiled sweat Your comfortable leather lounge chair takes on the feel of heated tarpaper […]

To Repair or Replace: A Critical Raleigh HVAC Question

This entry was posted in Air Conditioning on July 13, 2017 by deltahc.

To Repair or Replace: A Critical Raleigh HVAC Question

HVAC Decisions: Repair or Replace, Which Is The Best Air Conditioning Option? Should I repair or should I replace my broken air conditioning system? This is one HVAC decision that every homeowner dreads. Yet summer is here. Carolina temperatures soar. Many local central-cooling systems will fail. When it happens, the choice of fix and keep […]

What Causes An Air Conditioner To Leak Water?

This entry was posted in Maintenance on June 27, 2017 by deltahc.

What Causes An Air Conditioner To Leak Water?

Air Conditioner Water Leaks Generate Majority of AC Service Calls Almost 90% of logged AC service calls are linked to air conditioner water leaks. Good news: if corrected quickly HVAC leaks seldom amount to major repair expenses. Bad news: if left unchecked HVAC leaks can result in massive damage to the core structure of your […]

Benefits of Maintaining Clean HVAC Coils

This entry was posted in Air Conditioning Blog Maintenance on May 17, 2017 by deltahc.

Benefits of Maintaining Clean HVAC Coils

Clean HVAC Coils Promote Superior Air Conditioning Performance Clean HVAC coils help ensure that your Raleigh home A/C system runs effectively, efficiently, and reliably. All measures of preventive HVAC maintenance help to ensure increased system reliability. However, keeping the condenser and evaporator coils free of foreign materials establishes the core for both short-term and long-term […]

Hazardous Effects of Mold, Moisture and Water

This entry was posted in Blog Maintenance on April 15, 2017 by deltahc.

Hazardous Effects of Mold, Moisture and Water

The Importance of Managed NC Home Humidity Levels A managed NC home humidity level can improve the every day Indoor Air Quality of your Raleigh regional home. But why take up the battle? In this article, the HVAC team at Delta Heating & Cooling provides reasoning behind the purpose for managing the presence of in-home […]

How To Reduce Allergens In Your Home This Spring

This entry was posted in Blog on March 16, 2017 by deltahc.

How To Reduce Allergens In Your Home This Spring

How To Reduce Allergens In Your Home This Spring While most people associate spring with blooming flowers and sunny days spent outside, those who suffer from seasonal allergies may feel like hiding away indoors. Seasonal allergies can make even the most optimistic people feel miserable and often involve a lot of sneezing, itchy eyes, runny […]

5 Reasons To Schedule An Annual Home Furnace Exam

This entry was posted in Blog on February 23, 2017 by deltahc.

5 Reasons To Schedule An Annual Home Furnace Exam

5 Reasons To Schedule An Annual Home Furnace Inspection Comfortable, safe and efficient HVAC performance comes not by magic. If your home maintenance program fails to include annual furnace maintenance: The yearly cost of heating goes up The overall risk of furnace failure rises Matters of daily disappointments in family heat-related comforts increase And the […]

6 Ways To Keep Your Electric Bill Down This Winter

This entry was posted in Blog on January 14, 2017 by deltahc.

6 Ways To Keep Your Electric Bill Down This Winter

6 Ways To Keep Your Electric Bill Down This Winter In the winter months, especially following the holiday season, consumers are looking for ways to save money. High energy bills can be a financial headache that you rather avoid. The good news is a few simple fixes can drastically cut your monthly electric bill—without the […]

My Heater Died! What Do I Do?

This entry was posted in Blog Heating on December 22, 2016 by deltahc.

My Heater Died! What Do I Do?

Waking up to sub-zero temperatures in your home puts a damper on anyone’s morning. After checking the power and the thermostat, you could find that your heater has gone kaput. Not only is a broken heater a huge inconvenience, it’s potentially dangerous. Even if temperatures have not yet dipped to freezing, heater issues need to […]

3 Uncommon Reasons Your Heater Blows Cold Air

This entry was posted in Blog on December 16, 2016 by deltahc.

3 Uncommon Reasons Your Heater Blows Cold Air

Common Causes For Poor Heater Performance Have you ever turned on the heater and felt cold air blow out? The floors grow cold. Family members slip into sweaters and sip cups of hot coffee. And even pets cuddle nearer. And, of course, the use of alternative and less controlled methods of home heating increase the […]

Benefits of a Humidifier During Raleigh’s Cold Season

This entry was posted in Blog on December 2, 2016 by deltahc.

Benefits of a Humidifier During Raleigh’s Cold Season

Humidifier Comfort Reduces Physical Effects of Incoming Raleigh Winter Wow! Pull out the humidifier – and do it now. Recently, the temperature in Raleigh and surrounding NC areas took a rather steep seasonal nosedive. Although sunshine still dominates the region, the long-range weather forecast from U.S. Climate Data offers a vision of cold nights with […]

AC Tips For Efficient Raleigh HVAC Preventative Care

This entry was posted in Blog on November 21, 2016 by deltahc.

AC Tips For Efficient Raleigh HVAC Preventative Care

Efficient Raleigh HVAC Preventative Care Enhances System Performance Practicing basic home HVAC preventative care keeps your Raleigh home AC system functional at top efficiency as well as top performance capacity. A good air conditioning system maintenance program tends to extend the life cycle of individual heating and cooling components. Furthermore: Efficient AC system performance guarantees […]

What to Know When Adding Central Air to an Older House

This entry was posted in Blog on October 21, 2016 by deltahc.

What to Know When Adding Central Air to an Older House

When you own an older home, adding central air may sound like a daydream. Many homeowners mistakenly believe a central air conditioning system isn’t affordable or practical. However, central air conditioning units are long-lasting so they’re worth the investment and they often take only a couple days to install in an older home. Duct System […]