According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the ideal indoor humidity is 30% to 50% relative. With the humidity around Asheville typically staying above 60% throughout the year, you may need to consider options to help control it around your home. Take the following into account as you consider purchasing your next dehumidifier. Dehumidifying Capacity One...
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If you own an electric vehicle, you don’t want to wait a long time for your car to charge. Every EV features a 110-volt charging unit that plugs into a standard wall outlet. While these Level 1 chargers make EVs an option for more drivers, the Level 1 charger does have downsides. For every hour...
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If you use a heat pump to heat your Asheville, NC home, you may notice it entering into defrost mode just when you need it most. In defrost mode, heat pumps automatically reverse their operations. They become functionally identical to air conditioners, and they transfer warm indoor air outside. Although this may seem counterproductive, when...
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Maintaining the cleanliness of the air you breathe is crucial for protecting your well-being. An essential step in this direction is to check indoor air quality (IAQ). When to Test Your Air Here are some specific situations and occasions when you should bring in a technician from to test your indoor air quality: When moving...
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There are two primary reasons homeowners in Asheville, NC, choose to upgrade their electrical panels. The first is the age of the current electrical panel. Most should be replaced once every 20 to 30 years. The second reason for replacement is when the existing circuits cannot safely handle the loads being placed on them. Warning...
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A backup generator can be a great investment, as it will ensure your home still has power in the event of an outage or blackout. Backup generators are wired directly into the building’s electrical system and will automatically turn on and start providing power to your home as soon as the power goes out. To...
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Scheduling an inspection for your electrical panel is important for safety. However, the amount of times you will need to schedule an inspection is based on a variety of factors. What Does the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Recommend? The NFPA recommends that homeowners have their electrical panels inspected at least once every three to...
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Most people are used to a central air system that involves one big filter you need to change regularly. However, depending on your system, there’s a chance you might need to swap out two or more filters. If your AC has one of these designs, you will need two multiple filters to keep it running...
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When it comes to heating your home, you have two main options: geothermal or electric. Both offer benefits, but which one is more cost-effective? To answer this question, we’ll need to look at each option separately. Geothermal Geothermal heating systems use the natural heat in the ground to warm a house. This requires an underground...
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Updated: August 28, 2024 Your HVAC system does far more than regulate the temperature inside of your Asheville, North Carolina home. It also governs humidity and captures and removes some airborne contaminants. However, this system’s air filtration capabilities probably aren’t as advanced as you think. If you’re concerned about resident health and indoor air quality,...
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