Preparing Your HVAC System for Storms

prepping HVAC before stormy weather

If you live in the Southern U.S., you know that spring and summer bring more than just heat—they bring storms. From sudden downpours and damaging winds to hail and lightning strikes, severe weather is just part of life in our region. While you may already have a storm kit with flashlights and bottled water ready … Read more

Selecting the Best Air Conditioning Company: Criteria for Success

Close-up of an air conditioning unit's fan, representing the importance of selecting the best air conditioning company for installation and maintenance. Used in blog titled: Selecting the Best Air Conditioning Company.

  Choosing the best air conditioning company for your HVAC system’s needs can seem like an impossible mountain to climb. With a market saturated with HVAC companies, how do you know which team of professionals to trust? At Total Comfort, we rely on a few essential criteria to help us make the choice. Customer Service … Read more

How does a heat pump work during the summer?

illustration of how a heat pump works

All air conditioning systems and heat pumps depend on the refrigerants pressure temperature relationship. Like all liquefied gases, when refrigerant boils or evaporates, it absorbs heat at a very high rate. The refrigerant can be easily manipulated, since it has a lower boiling point than most liquids, so air at room temperature is the only … Read more