by Frankie Asfari | Mar 14, 2026 | HVAC
Raleigh’s average high hits 80°F on May 18, and from there it doesn’t let up until mid-September (NWS Raleigh). That gives you a narrow window to make sure your AC is ready. A spring tune-up isn’t just a good idea. It’s the difference...
by Frankie Asfari | Feb 28, 2026 | Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Rebates & Savings
North Carolina just made it possible for Raleigh homeowners to get a new heat pump for free — or close to it. The state allocated $208 million through its Energy Saver NC program, which expanded to all 100 counties in February 2026 (NC DEQ). Meanwhile, the...
by Frankie Asfari | Feb 10, 2026 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Indoor Air Quality
Heating and cooling accounts for roughly 52% of the average American home’s energy bill (U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2020). That’s more than half your utility costs running through one system — and most homeowners don’t fully understand...
by Frankie Asfari | Dec 31, 2025 | Energy Efficiency, HVAC
If you’re buying a new AC or heat pump in Raleigh right now, you’re getting a different refrigerant than you would have a year ago. As of January 1, 2025, the EPA requires all new residential cooling equipment to use refrigerants with a Global Warming...
by Frankie Asfari | Dec 31, 2025 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Maintenance
Heating and cooling account for 52% of your home’s total energy use, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In the Southeast, air conditioning alone eats up 27% of total home energy costs — nearly triple the national average (EIA). A single...
