When I got my first car, I literally held the keys to the world in my hands. The places I could travel, the people I could see. Well, letbs just say my mind wandered further than the money in my pockets allowed me to go.
So would it is surprise you so terribly much that your home heating and air conditioning system is a key part of the family home? It is the key to your Comfort, Money and Air Quality (described in earlier blog: My First Car) and contributes greatly to your peace of mind.
With my first car, I had to learn what to expect, learn about things that were costing me money that I didnbt even know about. Really, I am not ashamed to admit it. I recognize today how much further I could have traveled if I checked my tire pressure often; back then, I just held the keys to the kingdom and I wanted to go!
So I would like to kick off our 5 Most Common Problems preventing your heating and cooling system from delivering comfort discussion with defining what you should expect from your heating and cooling system:
 

• Even Temperatures Throughout the House.
  Thatbs right, you should not have hot or cold rooms, nor hot and cold spots in a room.
• Controlled Humidity Levels
  You should not have a damp feeling when the air conditioning is running, nor should you suffer feeling the air is too dry when the heat is running.
• Reasonable Utility Bills
  You should not have big surprises in hot or cold weather
• Good Indoor Air Quality
  Your heating and cooling system should contribute to better air quality. Itbs important to understand your system needs proper filtration and sealed duct systems. Some houses may need added fresh outdoor air.

These points are not arbitrary, they are so tied to comfort, system longevity, utility savings and whole home health, that the North Carolina State Board of Examiners for Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinklers (our licensing board: nclicensing.org,) have been publishing these items on the front of their Consumer Newsletters for the past two years. Your comfort is that important.
When you buy a new car, you are often rewarded with knowing what to expect and are helped to maintain it for best economy. But like my first car (the clunker,) there was not much guidance or help there. We do offer comprehensive evaluations and tune-ups where we would be happy to discuss the above so you can better know what to expect and receive real guidance on your heating and cooling system, you can sign up here.
Please stay tuned for our next installment of our Series: Five Most Common Problems