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Time for Your Spring Maintenance Appointment

March 14, 2018

The best time to schedule your system maintenance call is before something fails. Your heating and cooling equipment is too important to neglect, service yourself, or wait until something breaks. Call the experts at Scott Brothers Heating & Air to come to your home in Boone, NC, at least once a year to do a…

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Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Add Value to My Home?

February 28, 2018

Geothermal is a significant investment for any homeowner, and you never know if you might move before you reach your payback period. What most people want to know is how much value will a geothermal system add to the value of their home. Geothermal is an amenity that appraisers will refer to as contributory value.…

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When do I Need a New Furnace?

February 14, 2018

At Scott Brothers Heating & Air, we know that a new furnace is a big investment. It may be hard to make the decision to replace your current furnace, but every furnace will need to be replaced at some point in a home’s life. How do you know when it is time to say goodbye…

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How Do I Know When I’m Using My Heat Pump’s Auxiliary Heat?

January 29, 2018

How do I know if I’m using my heat pump’s auxiliary electric heat all the time and costing myself a lot of extra money? This is a common question here in Jefferson, NC. Heat pumps are highly efficient, but they can be confusing as well. In order to take advantage of their efficiency, you need…

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Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

January 15, 2018

Did you turn your furnace on only to have cold air blowing out of your vents? Did your furnace stop working just when you started to need it most? There are a few reason that your furnace may be blowing cold air and there a few things to check before you need to worry too…

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Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like it’s Burning?

December 18, 2017

You turn on your heat pump and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the Fleetwood, NC, fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t…

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Dual Fuel Systems

December 12, 2017

A dual fuel system can solve a lot of issues for homeowners, and it’s really nothing more than a combined HVAC system comprised of a heat pump and a gas or oil furnace (or boiler). It’s got the best of both types of heating, allowing more homeowners––especially Jefferson, NC, homeowners––to take advantage of the efficiency…

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Different Types of Furnaces

November 27, 2017

There are three different types of furnaces available, and there are a few things that factor into which kind will work for you. You should consider your heating requirements, ductwork and insulation, size of you home and number of floors, and your budget. One of the certified technicians at Scott Brothers Heating & Air can…

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How Does a Furnace Work?

November 13, 2017

Gas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with other carbon based gasses. Here in Boone, NC, Scott Brothers Heating & Air believes having knowledge about how your furnace works is important. The Ignitor The process starts with the ignitor. The ignition source for older furnaces is a pilot…

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

October 25, 2017

As the saying goes, “time and tide waits for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months are moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Boone, you need to think about preparing your HVAC system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your heating equipment ensures it’ll run smoothly the way it…

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