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, […]
June is nearly over and July will be here in a few days! Here are tips to survive a heat wave this summer. That means the hottest days of summer are here. For those of us who anticipate the heat, this is great news, but for many of us the hot weather can be unbearable. Be sure your air conditioning […]
It does not have to stop working completely in order to consider replacing your AC system. But, there are signs that signal when it’s time to replace your old unit. Of course, if it stops working all together, a replacement will follow naturally. In the meantime, there are 5 signs that should make you consider replacing your AC system. Constant need […]
If your air conditioning system is working efficiently, it will remove the proper amount of heat and moisture from your living area, resulting in a comfortable environment. Humidity and your air conditioner are important in achieving that comfort level. When the humidity is high, it makes sense that the A/C system works harder to keep your home cool. If you […]
June 1st thru November 30th is hurricane season. With luck, we won’t experience any massive hurricanes this year. However, they are quite unpredictable – so protect your AC system during hurricane season with these tips. The first recommendation is to shut everything down if it looks like a power outage is inevitable. This will help reduce the risk of blowing […]
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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.