Carolina Comfort, Inc.

Yes, dirty furnace filters are one of the main causes of lack of heat from your heating system. Clogged filters block airflow, so you could end up with cold spots across your home, or no heat at all.

First thing you should check is for dirty air filters, as they’re the most common cause of furnace problems. Next check: room registers are open, thermostat settings, leaves or debris blocking intake or exhaust vents, and thermostat settings. If there’s still no heat, give us a call and we’ll help you get your heating working again.

Also known as short cycling, if your heat pump stops and starts, it’s generally down to one or more of the following reasons: dirty air filters, unit can't maintain the set temperature, refrigerant leaks, oversized units, thermostat errors, it's struggling to heat your home overall.

There can be any number of reasons your heater isn’t working, but the most common issues are: thermostat faults, dirty filters, lack of fuel, fan problems, blown fuses, tripped breakers, dirty flame sensor, inadequate duct work.

Due to our moderate winters, heat pumps are ideal for homeowners living in South Carolina. As temperatures don’t often dip below freezing, you’ll benefit from lower energy costs all year round.

Depending on the type of heat pump, it usually takes between 3-6 hours to complete. But more complex systems can take up to a full day to install.

Yes, you need a permit to install a new heating system in Columbia, whether you’re in Lexington County, Richland County, or City of Cola. As a licensed HVAC company, we’ll handle any permits required for the job.

The short answer is no. While it may seem a great way to save money, installing a furnace incorrectly can lead to increased risk of fires, and even carbon monoxide poisoning. Fully experienced and licensed contractors are essential, particularly when gas or electricity is involved.

Various factors should be taken into consideration when choosing the right size heat pump for your home. These include: property size, desired indoor temperature, seasonal outdoor temperatures, how well your home is insulated, size and amount of radiators. Choosing the wrong size heat pump can result in a costly and inefficient heating system. Our professional HVAC installers are just a phone call away and can help you decide what size heat pump is best for your home.

Yes, outdoor units are designed for exterior walls or roofs, as you need vented heat exchange to remove heat from the system. If installed anywhere else, you’ll end up with extra heat circulating in the home, instead of cool air.

Of course. Mini-split systems are perfect for cooling an entire home, using technologies like multi-port systems and branch boxes. With an experienced HVAC technician, there’s no limit to the amount of rooms it can cool.

Though mini-split systems are easier to install than traditional heating and cooling systems, you still need a licensed, professional HVAC technician. Otherwise, you’ll void your manufacturer warranty, and end up paying a professional to fix any problems you create, such as: short cycling, increasing energy costs, and broken units.

Thanks to technologies like multi-port systems and branch boxes, a single mini-split condenser can handle the HVAC in an entire home. Once designed properly, there’s no limit on how many rooms it can handle.

It’s a cost-efficient alternative to traditional, separate heating and cooling systems. Requiring no ductwork and little maintenance, they’re ideal for homeowners who want to reduce energy costs.

While it’s not necessary to replace both at the same time, it will save you money in the long run. Replacing the furnace at the same time as the AC extends the life of your HVAC system, improves energy efficiency, and lowers your utility bills.

Unfortunately, no. Due to environmental regulations, R22-Freon refrigerant used in older models has been slowly phased out since 2010. All newer models use R-410A, also known as Puron, which isn’t compatible with older systems.

There are various factors to consider that will affect AC unit size, and therefore price. These include: size and shape of your home, quality of insulation, desired energy efficiency, if ductwork is required, make and model of ac unit. If you'd like to learn more about pricing, contact us for a free estimate.

A single zoned AC unit can often do the same job as two separate air conditioners. It depends on the layout of your home, among other factors. All of which can be discussed with our experienced technicians, who are here to help you decide the best option for you and your family.

Central AC units can last from anywhere between 10-15 years. All depending on regular maintenance and load capacity for your home.

It can vary depending on the temperature outside, due to a process known as evaporative cooling. But the general consensus is between 14-20 degrees cooler than the intake temperature.

Yes, it’s best to turn the unit off. Without knowing what’s causing the issue, damage can take place if it’s left running. Small problems can quickly escalate, and what would have been an easy fix, could turn into a full, new installation of your AC system.

There are various reasons why your AC is running, but not cooling. These include: dirty filters, low refrigerant, blocked condenser, compressor problems.

If your AC isn’t cooling, check this list to see if there’s a simple fix to your problem: dirty clogged filters, tripped breakers, blown fuses, thermostat settings, cracks in ductwork, condenser blocked by debris. Any other problems need a qualified professional to perform repairs, so it’s best to give us a call to see how we can help.

Though AC units can fail on many different components, we come across a few common issues during air conditioning repairs and maintenance: Blown capacitors, Refirgerant leaks, Electrical control failure, drainage problems, inadequate maintenance, clogged/dirty filters, fan and sensor problems, frozen evaporator coils, clogged drains, dirty condenser coils.

Hey Carolina, thermostats by nature are compatible (unless there's communicating equipment) with virtually all HVAC equipment. So you don't necessarily need a "Janitrol" labeled thermostat to go with your Janitrol system. a Honeywell thermostat could do everything the way you want. However, if you want a thermostat with the Janitrol label, we can order one and ensure you have exactly what you want.