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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace? Photo of a man on his phone, looking out a window seemingly concerned.

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

October 30, 2025

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Rockwell? Make sure it is your furnace.

Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

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How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

October 15, 2025

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer?

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

September 30, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) removes humidity from the air, but this is not always sufficient to maintain ideal humidity levels in the home.

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Winterizing Your HVAC Equipment: Cozy Tips From Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. A woman sitting on her couch bundled in blankets.

Winterizing Your HVAC Equipment: Cozy Tips From Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

September 15, 2025

For years, Stout Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been helping homeowners around Rockwell, stay comfortable and warm. We know our way around a heating system, which is why we have compiled these tips to help you prepare your system for the winter season.

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Find Your Ideal Thermostat Settings for Comfort and Savings in Salisbury

Find Your Ideal Thermostat Settings for Comfort and Savings in Salisbury

August 29, 2025

Thermostats are small but mighty. Consider, for example, the tiny temperature box on the wall in your North Carolina home. It turns your temperature preferences into pure comfort during hot summers and frosty winters, all while keeping skyrocketing energy bills at bay.

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

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

August 18, 2025

With summertime in full force in Salisbury, most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill.

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5 Reasons Why Regular HVAC Maintenance Is Essential

July 31, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.

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Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

July 16, 2025

Your AC cannot make up its mind. One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A wall-mount mini-split heating and air conditioning unit installed in a new house. A modern heat pump, this unit heats a house in winter and cools in the summer. This type of system eliminates ductwork which is a primary source of inefficiency in a conventional system making this about 30% more efficient. This particular unit has an eye sensor which pans the room looking for hot or cold spots and directs the airflow accordingly.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

June 30, 2025

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall with a blue light.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

June 16, 2025

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Salisbury home?

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