One great way to get efficient heating and cooling in your home is with a heat pump. Contrary to their name, they are not just for heating. They work for cooling too! A heat pump uses refrigerant to move heat from one place to another. During the summer, a heat pump captures heat from inside the home and transfers it […]
Air conditioning systems today come in several different sizes and types, and the cooling system you decide to add or upgrade in your home will depend on what you already have, as well as the climate. Here in South Carolina, you will want a central or whole-house cooling system. Living in cooler temps you can opt for a portable window unit […]
We have some simple steps to help you hold down the cost of beating the heat. The following 6 things you must know about home cooling bills will keep more of your hard earned cash in your pocket. Costs remain high. Despite lower overall fuel costs, the average residential electical bill this summer will be $400 or more. Air conditioning […]
If you've ever taken a good look at your air conditioning unit, you may have noticed a small dripping line on the outside. This is your A/C's condensate drain line, which plays an important role in removing condensation produced by your air conditioner's evaporator coil. If this line is not properly cleaned, it will clog and cause elevated humidity, musty […]
Your HVAC system is designed to make your home comfortable and livable, but sometimes things go wrong . . . horribly wrong. Five HVAC danger signs you should not ignore: Rotten egg smell – you've probably heard this before and yes, it is dangerous! If you smell rotten eggs and do not actually have rotten eggs in your house, then […]
With our hot temperatures here in the Myrtle Beach area, you'll want to not only stay cool, but save money on your summer energy bill. We, here at LHT Cooling, Heating & Refrigeration, Inc., have put together a list of key steps you can take to save money on your summer energy bill. Replace old air conditioning units with newer, […]
Help! I've got a water leak in the a/c unit. Part of your air conditioner's job is to pull humidity from the air. The inside unit's blower pulls in hot, humid air through the return grille and over the inside unit's cold evaporator coil to cool the air down. When that happens, condensation forms on the evaporator coil. The water […]
When shopping for a new air conditioning unit, you will hear a lot about SEER rating and efficiency. The SEER rating is what gauges the efficiency of your a/c unit. The more efficient the air conditioner is, the less energy it will take to cool your home. Not only does that mean that your a/c unit doesn't have to work […]
Heat pumps and exterior units for air conditioners work most efficiently when there is sufficient space to allow the free exchange of cool and warm air. You must be careful landscaping near your heat pump! While they may be operating efficiently, you want them effectively out of sight. Some appropriately selected and planted landscape shrubs can enhance the exterior of […]
Why is my air conditioner freezing up? This can happen for a variety of reasons. But simply put, your air conditioner is freezing up because something is either causing the Freon in your system to expand more than it is designed. Or something is preventing the air in your house from transferring its heat into your system. Either way, […]
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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.