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What Is an Air Handler? Service Man Working on Furnace.

What Is an Air Handler?

March 31, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

What Are the Basics of Furnace Filters?

March 12, 2025

Furnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your China Grove indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop.

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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

February 28, 2025

Opt for an ENERG STAR® qualified furnace—these can be up to 15 percent more efficient than traditional furnaces, according to ENERGY STAR.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

February 14, 2025

Our team at Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. wants to help you be prepared by providing the following furnace maintenance tips.

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Heat pump dripping with icicles.

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

January 31, 2025

The National Air Filter Association (NAFA) recommends changing your system’s filter as soon as it is loaded with dust and debris.

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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

January 17, 2025

Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

December 30, 2024

If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your North Carolina home, chances are the pilot light went out.

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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

December 17, 2024

Our highly trained Stout HVAC professionals are here to explain things in more depth and lend a hand with any furnace issue that arises.

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Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home? Family of three freezing in their home, huddled under a blanket to keep warm.

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

November 29, 2024

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your China Grove home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

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What is a Heat Pump?

November 15, 2024

Heat pumps are much more efficient, using up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters, according to the US DOE.

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