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Zone Your Way to Comfort

August 30, 2024

Zone controls are a series of dampers retrofitted in your ductwork, coupled with thermostats. They block or permit air from entering customized zones throughout your home. Zoning allows you to control different temperatures in different parts of your home.

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Does An AC Kill Mold?

August 15, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your South Carolina home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

July 31, 2024

The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in South Carolina. At 1st Choice Quality Heating & Air, we take energy efficiency seriously.

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5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Sumter County Homeowners

July 15, 2024

Those high temperatures mean you need a nearby heating and cooling company you can trust to maintain your HVAC system year-round.

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Why Ductless Is the Way to Go

June 28, 2024

You deserve the most comfort at the best price in your South Carolina home or business. You want reliable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) at reasonable prices. You want fresh, clean air so you and your loved ones can enjoy a healthy home.

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AC Maintenance Checklist

June 17, 2024

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Santee without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

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5 Common AC Problems

May 31, 2024

In addition to changing your filter, it’s important to have an HVAC professional perform a seasonal maintenance inspection, ideally in the spring. Your professional will be able to pinpoint and fix problems that are causing your AC to run less efficiently. Additionally, this will potentially save you from future repair costs. Finally, it will increase the lifespan of your equipment.

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Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

May 15, 2024

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your Manning home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at 1st Choice Quality Heating and Air to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

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3 Signs It’s Time for a New AC

April 29, 2024

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

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Why Does My Water Heater’s Pilot Light Keep Going Out?

April 15, 2024

The most common reason the pilot light on your water heater keeps going out has to do with its thermocouple. Our 1st Choice Quality Heating & Air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals can either quickly repair or replace your thermocouple to restore hot water to your Manning home in no time.

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