It’s officially fall in North Carolina and that means it’s time to get your home and HVAC unit ready for the first freeze. In central North Carolina the first freeze ranges from mid-October to early November and if you’re caught off guard, it could cause some problems to your home. We’ve put together a few…
The time has come when your HVAC unit is beyond repair, and you need a new unit for your home. While there are many options on the market, choosing the right brand takes research and there are several factors that you should consider before purchasing. HVAC Warranties. When considering HVAC units, it’s not an apples-to-apples…
If you live in the triad area, you’ve likely heard the name Thornton’s Heating & Air, driven by our trucks, or seen us working on your neighbor’s unit over the past 50 plus years. Perhaps you’re one of existing loyal customers who allow us to service your units each year and call us for any…
If you live in North Carolina, you recently endured an extreme heat wave, reaching 100-degree temperatures for the first time in 14 years and the summer is far from over. You may have noticed during those sweltering days that your interior temperature just wasn’t quite cooling to your thermostat setting. You may have even given…
It’s hot in North Carolina and by now your air conditioning is likely running on full blast. What you may not realize is that your thermostat has a lot to do with how hot and cool your home is, your energy bill, and how efficiently your unit runs. Thermostat Placement. When you move into your…
On a 90-degree day in the middle of the summer in North Carolina the last thing you want to happen is your air conditioning to stop working. However, there are ways that you should and should not manage when and if this happens to you. What You Should Do When Your A/C Goes Out. When…
