American Veteran Air & Heat Blog

You’ve probably heard that regular AC preventative maintenance keeps your air conditioner running efficiently and can save you money on your energy bills. But is it really worth the cost? And how can those service technicians really prevent breakdowns without a...

Cleaning Your AC Coil Impacts Comfort, Air Quality & More Reliable air conditioning is something we tend to take for granted… until all of a sudden it’s not reliable anymore. It’s tempting to hope that you can start up your AC and everything works perfectly. But...

Understanding Air Conditioning Energy Efficiency Ratings If you’re considering installing a new air conditioning system, you’ve probably run across many rating acronyms on the sales literature. Those acronyms are all about the energy efficiency of the air conditioner,...

Most of us tend to think allergies are caused primarily by pollen and pet dander. However, poor indoor air quality can also cause a wide range of symptoms such as headaches, coughing, sneezing and nausea just too mention a few. Topic Covered: • Indoor Air Quality •...

First of all, in a perfect world, your air conditioner should never need more refrigerant. Refrigerant isn’t used up like gas in a car. So you only need more refrigerant if there is a leak somewhere. And to know that for sure, you need an AC technician to measure the...

Seeing your air conditioner coil or refrigerant lines encased in ice can be a surprising sight, especially if the incident happens on a day with warm or even hot temperatures. While there may be a number of reasons for this, one of the most common causes is low...

This is the time of year to make sure your home's AC is in working order for the warm weather season. Ideally, you should get your HVAC system serviced in Spring and Fall to make sure everything is in working order going into the harsher seasons and you may find it’s...

With inconsistent temperatures outside many may be asking the question.. does keeping the thermostat at a consistent temperature use more or less energy? The great debate is on! Topics Covered: • Should I adjust my thermostat or keep it at a constant temperature? •...

You might not be aware, but the way you use your HVAC system could be causing damage and shortening its life. The HVAC system in your home could deliver better performance and use less energy if you eliminate a few bad habits. Topics Covered: Incorrect Thermostat Use...

Winter weather is finally here and we've been putting our furnaces to the test. We've had some viewers ask the question.. Why does my furnace fan keep running? Before you call in a pro, Shawn McGraw is here to give us a few we can check first....

The certain steps you take to install a thermostat matter. Many folks try to install them with voltage still running to them as well as other things. Shawn McGraw discusses the wiring and steps to help you troubleshoot a thermostat install....

Just because we are in the heating season, doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be mindful of that air conditioner sitting outside. If your outdoor unit is a heat pump, meaning that it operates in both heating and cooling modes, you’ll want to be extra attentive to winter...

When we are talking about HVAC systems.. low air flow is a big deal, so it is important to figure out what is causing this issue. Furnaces could overheat, evaporator coils could freeze and if the problem isn’t that bad, you can still have longer run times reducing...

The cold winds of winter bring special challenges for keeping your home warm and comfortable. Certain HVAC problems occur almost exclusively due to the cold weather. Shawn McGraw from American Veteran AC joins FOX Carolina News to discuss common winter HVAC problems...