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What’s That Sound Coming From My Furnace?

January 15, 2021

It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components. Remember to turn off your furnace if it makes any alarming sounds and leave the repair job to a professional.

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How to Eliminate Dust in My Home

December 31, 2020

It’s rampant everywhere around the country and has become the subject of a lighthearted, frequently repeated myth at both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). Officials at these agencies understand farming does not occur without creating dust. So the EPA and USDA “have never proposed tightening rules on farm dust. And they have told Congress and the American people that they won’t propose stricter standards.”

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Furnace Pressure Switches

December 15, 2020

Though you may not give much thought to the furnace in your Boone home, knowing a bit about it and how it works can come in handy. At Scott Brothers Heating & Air, our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals are always here to help and to answer any furnace questions you may have.

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How Can I Save Money on My Heating Bill This Winter?

November 30, 2020

Is your energy bill too high in the winter? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things you can do at home to save money. Some of them are bigger projects, but most are simple things you can do in your day-to-day life to help reduce your heat…

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What Are Zone Control Systems?

November 13, 2020

Some like it hot! Others, not so much. If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system. A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your North Carolina home needs at…

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What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

October 29, 2020

If you happen to be in the market for a new furnace, you may be overwhelmed by the number of options available. Our professional team at Scott Brothers Heating & Air would like to make it a bit easier by providing some basics on the different types of furnaces on the market today. We hope…

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

October 5, 2020

Although today’s furnaces can generate heat using a variety of fuels, natural gas is one of the most popular. Natural gas furnaces typically use a combination of methane and other carbon-based gases. Our professionals at Scott Brothers Heating & Air encourage you to understand how your gas furnace works so you can spot any potential…

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Three Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump

September 29, 2020

Geothermal heat pumps have been in use since the 1940s, heating and cooling homes in the Boone area efficiently and thoroughly. They use the constant temperature of the earth for their heat transfer medium instead of the outside air temperature as air-source systems utilize. Speak to one of our Scott Brothers Heating & Air professionals…

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

September 9, 2020

In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels.   No matter which way you experience it, one thing is evident in them all––fall brings drier air. The cooler air simply can’t hold as much moisture as…

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Purchasing the Right Air Conditioner

August 31, 2020

At Scott Brothers Heating & Air, we pride ourselves in being great matchmakers. We want to set you up with an air conditioner (AC) that’s right for your home. For your convenience, we created a list of things to remember when purchasing an air conditioner. We hope that with our help, you’ll find an air…

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