Common HVAC Questions
At 2nd Wind Heating And Air Conditioning we put our customers needs first. If you have a question we want you to ask it. We get better as a company when we listen carefully to our customers needs. Below is a compilation of some of the most common questions we hear. Take a look and if you don't see you question answered please ask us so we can add it to our knowledge base.
How Can I Increase The Efficiency And Lifetime Of My HVAC Unit?
How Can I Increase The Efficiency And Lifetime Of My HVAC Unit? There are many ways to improve efficiency and lifetime of your HVAC unit but the most common problem people have is not changing the air filters enough. Changing your filters frequently …
How Can I Tell If My Furnace Filter Needs Changing?
How Can I Tell If My Furnace Filter Needs Changing? There are many ways to tell if a furnace filter needs to be replaced. Often times you can just look at the filter to see if it is visibly dirty. If you can't see the material of the filter, …
How Often Should I Change My Air Filter?
How Often Should I Change My Air Filter? One of the most beneficial things you can do to improve the efficiency and lifetime of your HVAC unit is make sure you change the air filters regularly. This will help keep the HVAC system working properly …
Do I Need A Back Up Generator?
Do I Need A Back Up Generator? Many home owners around the Columbia area have asked us if they need back up generators. At 2nd Wind we believe in being safe rather than sorry. In South Carolina we all know how bad severe storms can be. These …
How Often Should I Have My HVAC Unit Serviced?
How Often Should I Have My HVAC Unit Serviced? Many homeowners make the fatal mistake of only having their HVAC system serviced when something finally goes wrong. This means the unit could have stalled, started making loud noises, or just stopped …
What Size HVAC System Do I Need?
What Size HVAC System Do I Need? One of the most common questions we receive is what size HVAC unit should I get and should I upgrade my HVAC unit. The answer to this question varies based on the size of your home, the status of your current …