by Advantage Air Services | Oct 20, 2026 | HVAC SERVICES
A UV light for HVAC systems uses ultraviolet light to kill or deactivate mold and bacteria on your indoor coil and drain pan. It works best as a coil cleaner, and it does not replace a good air filter. So is it worth it? For many North Carolina homes with humid...
by Advantage Air Services | Oct 20, 2026 | Heating Repair, HVAC Repair
A furnace not turning on is usually caused by a thermostat setting, a tripped breaker, a switched-off power switch, or a clogged air filter. You can check all four yourself in about ten minutes. If those checks come up clean, the cause is often a failed igniter, a...
by Advantage Air Services | Oct 1, 2026 | Heating Repair, HVAC Repair
A heat pump blowing cold air is usually in a normal defrost cycle or set to the wrong thermostat mode. Less often, the cause is low airflow, low refrigerant, or a stuck reversing valve. You can rule out the simple causes in about ten minutes. It also helps to know...
by Advantage Air Services | Oct 1, 2026 | Heating Repair, HVAC SERVICES
A burning smell from heater vents on the first cold day of fall is usually dust burning off hot parts. It is normal and should fade within an hour. A smell that lingers, smells like hot plastic, or comes with smoke is not normal. In that case, shut the system off and...
by Advantage Air Services | Aug 19, 2026 | Heating Repair, HVAC SERVICES
What is emergency heat and when should you actually use it? Emergency heat is a thermostat setting that switches a heat pump system to its backup heat source, typically electric resistance strips or a furnace. Use it temporarily when the heat pump cannot operate,...
by Advantage Air Services | Aug 18, 2026 | AC Repair Service, HVAC SERVICES
To lower humidity in your house, fix water leaks, vent bathroom and kitchen moisture outdoors, and use air conditioning or a dehumidifier as needed. The EPA recommends indoor humidity below 60%, ideally 30–50%. In North Carolina’s humid climate, measure humidity with...
