We often hear from North Carolina customers who want to understand the risks of carbon monoxide (CO). At Four Season Heating & Cooling, we’re glad to share as much information as possible about protecting your indoor air quality (IAQ)—especially when it comes to the deadly nature of this silent killer. Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas virtually impossible to detect without equipment. Like air, it is invisible and produces no scent. Inhaling enough of it can quickly cause adverse health reactions and even death. Each year, CO poisoning is responsible for 20,000 emergency room visits, 4,00 ..read more

Choosing the right heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for your Beaufort, North Carolina, home is crucial to ensure comfort, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. There’s no denying that you have plenty of options available, including a heat pump. Variable-speed heat pumps have particularly emerged as an ideal solution, offering the most efficient heating and cooling for your home. At Four Seasons Heating and Cooling, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to keeping you informed and up to date with the best and most innovative HVAC solutions. We aim to provide ou ..read more

Your helpful neighbor suggested the issue you are having with your gas furnace sounds like it could be due to a cracked heat exchanger. What is a heat exchanger? How can you tell if this is the issue? What should you do about it?  Do not ignore the possibility! Be Wiser Than Humpty Dumpty A cracked heat exchanger in a gas furnace is a serious safety issue. Even though your furnace may look and seem fine, dangerous gases could leak into your Beaufort home and seriously affect, even kill, your family members. If you suspect your heat exchanger is cracked, call Four Seasons Heating and Cooli ..read more

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Beaufort home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.  As with any heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, you need to protect your investment. By neglecting regular maintenance, you will shorten your system’s life span and greatly reduce how well it functions, as our Four Seasons Heating and Cooling professionals witness quite often. Beyond the Annual Wellness Exam While you do ..read more

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Beaufort home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ). So it is important to gain a better understanding of furnace fundamentals. Furnace Basics Training If you are a curious new Beaufort homeowner or someone who is not as familiar with how home systems like furnaces and other types of heaters actually work, then here’s a quick rundown. While you read on and learn more about a key component of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, please keep in mind our highly trained Four S ..read more

Ever since the beginning of time, humans have worked to improve their surroundings, and a big part of creature comfort is temperature control. Today, most newer homes in the warmer areas of the United States enjoy the luxury of air conditioning. Although some homeowners may still get by with open windows, a wide variety of fans, and window air conditioning units, most newer homes in North Carolina probably have a central air conditioning system. Our team at Four Seasons Heating and Cooling wants to introduce you to two lesser known alternatives to central air conditioning systems. These innova ..read more

Whoever named the heat pump was being modest. Not only do heat pumps generate heat, but they can also pump out cool air. What’s more, a new heat pump can cut your North Carolina energy costs by up to 50 percent when you make the switch from a furnace or baseboard heater, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons That’s why Four Seasons Heating and Cooling is pleased to offer a variety of ..read more

When you’re looking at how your air conditioner works, it can depend on a wide variety of factors. Most people realize that the brand you select, the size, the features, and the efficiency rating all play a role in how well an air conditioner will cool your Beaufort home.  However, many environmental issues also play a significant part in not only your air conditioner’s performance but contribute to potential problems you may face. Our team of experts at Four Seasons Heating and Cooling wants to help increase your awareness of some of these environmental factors. Size and Layout of Your H ..read more

Very few central air conditioners (AC) are whisper-silent. A certain amount of noise coming from your ductwork is not uncommon. It is normal to hear the blowers spinning, among other parts of the cooling process. Additionally, air conditioning equipment produces more sounds as it ages—not always because of a mechanical problem. However, if you’ve owned your unit for a decade or longer, it might be time for a replacement. Fortunately, air conditioning units have become much more efficient in recent years. You can cut energy costs up to 40 percent by upgrading your unit if it is 10 years or olde ..read more

Your home is a place for rest and relaxation. Heating and cooling is a big part of that equation—but so is indoor air quality (IAQ). Modern homes are well-insulated—which is excellent for temperature control but not ideal for air quality. Your home can trap molecules that trigger allergies or other respiratory issues. That’s why adequate ventilation and balanced humidity are so important. Fortunately, ductless mini splits can provide all the essentials for home comfort—warm air, cool air, ventilation, and humidity control. Plus, they’re much more efficient than a standard air conditioner and f ..read more