HVAC Tips & Advice

Practical heating and cooling advice from the Blake & Sons team, serving North Charleston and the surrounding areas.

Furnace vs. Heat Pump: Which Is Right for a South Carolina Home?

Heating

Furnace vs. Heat Pump: Which Is Right for a South Carolina Home?

A balanced, no-hype comparison - what each system does well and how to decide what's right for your home.

Best AC Temperature Settings for Charleston's Humidity

Air Conditioning

Best AC Temperature Settings for Charleston's Humidity

How humidity changes what temperature actually feels comfortable, and the fan setting most people get wrong.

Indoor Air Quality 101: Allergens, Humidity, and What Your HVAC System Can (and Can't) Fix

HVAC Tips

Indoor Air Quality 101: Allergens, Humidity, and What Your HVAC System Can (and Can't) Fix

What your filter actually catches, how humidity drives allergens, and the real limits of what HVAC can fix.

SEER Ratings Explained: What You're Actually Paying For

Air Conditioning

SEER Ratings Explained: What You're Actually Paying For

A plain-language breakdown of what SEER ratings mean and how to choose the right one for your home.

Preparing Your HVAC System for a South Carolina Summer

Seasonal

Preparing Your HVAC System for a South Carolina Summer

Tune-ups, filters, and outdoor unit prep to get your AC ready before the real heat arrives.

Hurricane Season HVAC Prep: Protecting Your System Before a Storm

Seasonal

Hurricane Season HVAC Prep: Protecting Your System Before a Storm

How to protect your AC and heating system before, during, and after a hurricane on the SC coast.

5 HVAC Repair Scams and How to Avoid Them

HVAC Tips

5 HVAC Repair Scams and How to Avoid Them

The most common tactics dishonest HVAC techs use, and how to protect yourself from every one of them.

5 Signs Your HVAC System May Need Heating and Air Repair

HVAC Tips

5 Signs Your HVAC System May Need Heating and Air Repair

Dust buildup, water around the unit, strange noises — the early warning signs worth acting on.

AC Repair: Energy Saving Tips to Keep Your Unit Running Longer

Air Conditioning

AC Repair: Energy Saving Tips to Keep Your Unit Running Longer

Simple thermostat, filter, and maintenance habits that lower your bill and extend your AC's life.

Air Conditioning Replacement vs. Air Conditioning Repair

Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning Replacement vs. Air Conditioning Repair

How age, repair frequency, and cost should factor into the repair-or-replace decision.

HVAC Experts: 4 Ways to Make Your AC Unit More Energy-Efficient

Air Conditioning

HVAC Experts: 4 Ways to Make Your AC Unit More Energy-Efficient

Seal gaps, check insulation, dial in your thermostat, and stay current on maintenance.

Local HVAC Companies' Top Tips for Lowering Heating Costs

Heating

Local HVAC Companies' Top Tips for Lowering Heating Costs

Practical, low-cost ways to lower your winter heating bill in the Charleston, SC area.

Winter HVAC Repair: 3 Common Causes

Heating

Winter HVAC Repair: 3 Common Causes

The 3 most common causes of winter heating failures, and what to check before you call.