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Video – 4 Amazing Benefits of Ductless Units

February 28, 2023
Video - 4 Amazing Benefits of Ductless Units. Image shows HVAC professional working on a ductless mini split on home interior wall.

Ductless systems, also known as mini splits, provide heating and cooling without traditional air ducts. They are much simpler to install than a central HVAC system and offer other advantages as well.

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Video – Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?

January 27, 2023
Woman shivering trying to stay warm and determine why her furnace is blowing cold air in her home.

There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at 704-283-9047 and we will inspect your furnace.

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Video – Upgrade Your Furnace

December 30, 2022
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Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.

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Video – Do You Want to Reduce Your Energy Bills?

November 27, 2022
Man stressing about how to reduce his energy bills by upgrading his home's HVAC equipment.

Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us at 704-283-9047 today for more information.

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Video – Why Is My HVAC Unit Making Unusual Noises?

October 30, 2022

If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 704-283-9047. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.

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Video – Indoor Electrical Safety

September 30, 2022
Indoor Electrical Safety

For installation or repairs, always have an electrician do the electrical work. Contact our team before any kind of electrical maintenance.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 6

August 30, 2022
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Cool your home by opening the windows at night and save on your energy bill. The outdoor breeze will keep your home feeling cool.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 3

July 26, 2022
Video - Energy Saving Tip 3. Woman standing looking out her window by a plant.

Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 5

June 30, 2022
Energy Saving Tip 5

Keep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy. Union Services 704-283-9047

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 2

May 23, 2022
Ceiling fan with lights. Energy saving tip 2.

Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter clockwise to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.

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Video – Outdoor Electrical Safety

April 30, 2022
Video image explaining the importance of outdoor electrical safety for you home.

For installation or repairs, always have a qualified electrician do the electrical work. Contact us online or call us at 704-283-9047 if you have any questions or before beginning any kind of electrical maintenance.

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Video – Does Indoor Air Quality Affect My Pet?

March 31, 2022
dog representing that changing your air filters are good for your indoor air quality and pets

Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.

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Video – When Do I Need to Replace the Batteries in My Smoke Detector?

February 22, 2022
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Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!

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Video – Remodeling Your Home? Don’t Forget Your Comfort!

January 24, 2022
Remodeling Your Home? Don’t Forget Your Comfort!

Planning to remodel your home? Don’t forget about your heating and cooling system. Remodeling is the perfect time to add more comfort to your home—and it starts with your heating and cooling system.

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Video – How Can I Make My Home More Comfortable?

December 31, 2021
Video - How Can I Make My Home More Comfortable?

Is your home always uncomfortable either upstairs and down? You should consider zoning your home! Union Services 704-283-9047

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Video – Do I Need to Schedule a Maintenance Appointment?

October 22, 2021
Do I Need to Schedule an HVAC Maintenance Appointment?

Just like a regular physical, a regularly scheduled maintenance appointment can help find and diagnose problems that would be otherwise invisible to you because the signs are not easily seen or heard. So often we notice problems only because we miss the benefit we lost when something stops working.

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Video – Facts About Humidity

August 31, 2021
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Keep your home cool by learning about what causes humidity and the effects of it in your home.

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 1

July 28, 2021
Video - Energy Saving Tip 1

It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.

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Video – Stay Cool During the Summer

June 30, 2021
Video - Stay Cool During the Summer

Schedule a clean-check today.

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Video – Summer AC Check Up

May 28, 2021
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Schedule a clean-check today to make sure your air conditioner runs smoothly this summer. Union Services 704-283-9047

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Video – What Are Common Mistakes Made When Purchasing a New AC?

April 30, 2021
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It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.

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Video – Are Wi-Fi Thermostats Cost-Effective?

March 31, 2021
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Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!

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Video – Which Air Quality Equipment Should I Install?

February 16, 2021
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Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?

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Video – Check Your Furnace Pilot Light

December 29, 2020
furnace pilot light animation

Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 704-283-9047 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.

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Video – Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Gas When I Turn it ON?

November 27, 2020
Video - Why Does My Furnace Smell Like Gas When I Turn it On?

You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at 704-283-9047 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.

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Video – Why Have My Utility Bills Increased?

August 29, 2020
Woman reviewing her utility bills and trying to determine why they increased.

Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.

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Video – No-touch Appointments and Other Safety Measures

July 30, 2020
Technician practicing health and safety measures during one of our no-touch appointments.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses, Union Services has put into place measures that help keep contact at a minimum and sanitation as a top priority. Contact us at 704-283-9047 today to learn more about our health and safety precautions.

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Video – Keep Your Family Healthy Through Indoor Air Quality

June 30, 2020
Happy and healthy family sitting around the table enjoying their clean indoor air quality.

Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers can make all the difference. Contact us at Union Services today for more info on how we can help improve the indoor air quality…

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Video – Keep Clean Air During Your Time at Home

May 31, 2020
The different pollutants you can avoid by following the steps of how you can keep clean air during your time at home.

Keeping clean air circulating your home is especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.

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Video – Replace Your Air Filter

April 30, 2020
A reminder to replace your air filter to help keep the air quality in your home clean and safe.

Change your HVAC filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see, and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.

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Video – Reduce Allergies with Air Duct Cleaning

March 27, 2020
Woman sitting down on red couch scheduling air duct cleaning service

 Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system, which carries all the air in your home. When you are breathing your home’s air, it is optimal for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, because it carries particles or debris that will settle in the ducts and carry it…

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Video – Should I Set My Thermostat to ON or AUTO?

February 24, 2020
video representing the thermostat setting options of ON or AUTO.

On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled. Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated. It might be a good idea to try…

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Video – Do I Need to Schedule a Maintenance Appointment?

October 25, 2019
the importance of scheduling HVAC maintenance for your home|

Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible. Just like a regular physical, a regularly scheduled maintenance appointment can help find and diagnose problems that would…

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Video – Why Does My Heat Pump Smell Like It’s Burning?

September 24, 2019
Picture of animated woman looking confused trying figure out why her heat pump smells like it's burning

You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the Indian Trail fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t…

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Video – What Is a Heat Pump?

July 17, 2019
what is a heat pump

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your Indian Trail home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will…

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Video – The Importance of Air Conditioner Maintenance

June 17, 2019

It’s best to have regular AC maintenance to protect your investment by having it cleaned and inspected. In addition to thoroughly cleaning the unit, our technician will inspect your AC in its entirety to be sure everything is working properly. The technician can spot and diagnose anything that may potentially become a bigger problem in…

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Video – Energy Saving Tip 4

May 31, 2019

Using natural light instead of artificial light inside is an easy way to save on your energy bill and keep your home cool.

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