What Contributes To Poor Indoor Air Quality?

Like humans, houses need to replace the air you’ve breathed with fresh air from outside. Having enough oxygen available makes a difference to basic human functioning. Multiple office place studies have shown speed and accuracy of workers increases with better ventilation. However, ventilation does not just replace the carbon dioxide we exhale, it also serves to exhale the building’s own […]

Heat Pump Ratings

AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) is one typical term used in rating residential gas furnaces. It measures how efficiently the funace is in converting energy in its fuel to heat over the course of a typical year. For example, an AFUE of 90% means that 90% of the energy in the fuel becomes heat for the home and the other […]

Selecting A Better Filter

The filter you choose is a vital part of your heating and cooling system.  The wrong type of filter can cause your energy bills to rise, leave mold or other particles in your air, and shorten the lifespan of your system. There are 5 ratings to look at when purchasing your filters: Pressure drop lets you know the effect the filter […]

Importance of Proper Insulation For Your HVAC

In the world of HVAC, the 2 main factors to regulating the temperature of your home are getting to the desired temperature and keeping it at that temperature. While the equipment you have installed plays a major role in getting and maintaining a comfortable temperature, another factor is your home’s insulation. We all know that most of our heating and […]

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer

Unfortunately, having a well insulated and tightly sealed home can be dangerous.  Carbon monoxide can accumulate to hazardous levels in a very short time.  Therefore, it is critical to have working carbon monoxide detectors in your home. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association approximately 1,500 people die every year due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.  And an […]

Breathe Easier: The ABC’s of HEPA Filters

HEPA (for you trivia enthusiasts stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters can eliminate at least 99.96% of particles, as small as 0.3 micrometers, in the air. Particles this small are complicated, but not impossible, to filter. HEPA filters, made of fibers arranged in a random fashion into a type of mat, can filter the air with great effectiveness. Of […]

The Advantages of a Dehumidifier

Excessive moisture in your home can lead to high levels of mold and dust mites. This can cause serious health related problems, including aggravating allergies and causing respiratory problems to become worse. For those with compromised immune systems, asthma, allergies, etc., a DEHUMIDIFIER is an excellent addition to the home. When the air becomes cold it can no longer retain […]

Winter Preventative Maintenance Tips

Sources are telling us that this winter will be colder than last winter. Is your heating system prepared? Most warranties on equipment state that yearly preventative maintenance is to be done by a licensed contractor. Start your heating season off with a precision tune-up and new filters. Clean filters save you money by not only filtering the air you breathe, […]

Are Your Heating Dollars Literally Going Through The Roof?

Summer or winter the air moves through the walls, roof and cracks of your home. Either cool air-conditioned air is lost to the outside during the summer or cold winter air is finding its way into your home during the winter. Where does your home lose its heat energy? Well you can generally categorize it into five areas: Ceilings Walls […]

An Ounce of Prevention

A preventative maintenance of your heating and cooling system can save you money.  A typical inspection includes a cleaning of the indoor and outdoor condenser coils, lubricating parts, adjusting airflow, calibrating thermostats and inspecting ductwork. As the system runs, it accumulates dirt and dust in the condensing coils.  By removing that dirt and dust, the system will run much more […]

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North Myrtle Beach HVAC & Refrigeration

LHT Cooling, Heating & Refrigeration is a North Myrtle Beach HVAC and commercial refrigeration company serving the South Carolina Grand Strand, Carolina Shores and North Carolina. LHT services and repairs heat pumps, heating units, air conditioning units, furnaces, ventilation systems, indoor air quality, humidifications, ductless systems, boilers, reach-in coolers, walk-in coolers, reach-in freezers, walk-in freezers, ice machines, blast chillers and refrigerated displays.

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