MS Awareness Week

As Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week comes to a close, here are a couple additional facts about the disease and also some celebrities with the disease.

• MS is the most common progressive and disabling neurological condition in young adults.
• The average time between clinical onset of the disease and diagnosis by a physician is 4 - 5 years.
• Approximately 200 people are diagnosed with MS every week in the United States.

Here are just a few famous people who are affected by the disease: musicians Alan Osmond of the Osmonds, country singer Clay Walker, actors Annette Funicello, Terri Garr, Lena Horne, David “Squiggy” Lander, Richard Pryor and TV personality Montel Williams.

Please help raise money for the MS Society of the Greater Carolinas by joining our walk team, donating, or volunteering your time to the society!

Join, Donate, Volunteer! MS Society of the Greater Carolinas

Does Multiple Sclerosis Affect You?

Check out this 4 minutes video on how MS Impacts Us All!

MS Facts

• Symptoms are very unpredictable, vary from person to person, and from time to time in the same person.  Major symptoms like partial loss of vision can come and go. 
• Symptoms are a result of when an immune-system attack affects myelin, the protective insulation surrounding nerve fibers of the brain and spinal cord.  When myelin is destroyed and replaced by scar tissue, some underlying nerve fibers are permanently servered.  This nerve interferrence causes the symptoms.
 

Join the Movement! or call us to join or donate to our Walk MS Team!

National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week Starts Today!

Our company is very passionate about giving back, and we felt the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of the Greater Carolinas was one organization we wanted to support.  Why?  Simply because we have several people close to us that suffer from this disease. 

This week marks MS Awareness Week.  We will be sharing with you facts about the disease and opportunites of how you can join us in supporting the MS Society.  Check out our ad on the MS Society of the Greater Carolinas Chapter Community Marketplace.  We will be donating 2% of sales back to the MS Society of the Greater Carolinas.  Also, we are in the process of putting a team together for Walk MS in Charlotte on May 19th.  More to come on how you can donate or walk with us!

Here are a couple facts about the disease:

• MS is unpredictable disease of the brain and nerves.
• It is often disabling, but symptoms range from numbness and tingling in the extremeities to blindness and full paralysis.
• Affects:
• 15,000 people in the Carolinas
• 400,000 people in the US
• 2.5 million people worldwide
• There is NO cure!
 

The MS Society helps to provide people living with the disease to continue to move their lives forward while funding research for better treatments and a cure.

Help us move towards a world free of MS!

It's Daylight Savings Time!

Daylight Savings starts this weekend, and I know I'm ready for longer days.  However, it is also a good time to take care of some things we don't often think about.

• Change the batteries in your smoke detector
• Change the batteries (if applicable) in your thermostat
• Change the batteries (if applicable) in your carbon monoxide detector
• Check and change your filters if necessary

This is also a good time to make sure your house is ready for the spring.  The Spring can bring warmer weather and ALLERGIES.  Making sure your ductwork is sealed and possibly upgrading the air filtration system can help reduce those allergies tremendously.

Give us a call at 980-235-0055 or email us at info@mycarolinahvac.com!  We would be glad to come out and go over the check list with you and talk with you about your filtration system.

"Greener Living" Tip

Install a programmable thermostat, which can save an estimated $150 yearly if preset to cool or heat your home's air (such as before you get home from work).

Click here to see tips from EnergyStar on how to save money by making some improvements! 



Efficiency & Comfort

Do you need heating or cooling?

It's that time of year where one day it is cold and the next day is pretty warm.  You come home from work to a cold house, and the next day it is burning up.  We can fix that for you.

I know everyone has heard about how beneficial programmable thermostats are for efficiency, but not all programmable thermostats offer the added benefit of automatically switching between the heating and cooling mode.  We offer a wide variety of programmable thermostats that will be even more efficient by offering multi-programs, auto-changeover from heat to cool, and dehumidification of your home.

Call us today to set up an appointment to have one of our highly trained technicians come speak to you about a thermostat to fit your budget and lifestyle!

980-235-0055   or   info@mycarolinahvac.com

"Greener Living" Tip

Not brewing at home? Take a travel cup to your favorite java joint; they may fill it at a discount.

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Looks like Mother Nature maybe bringing us warm weather early. Are you ready?

I know it's February and we are usually still in our thick coats and sweaters, but it seems Mother Nature may have something else in mind.  We are looking at possibly breaking record highs several days this week...are you ready?  More importantly is your cooling system?

With Spring rapidly approaching, there is one major piece of information we want to share with you.  Your cooling system does MORE than just keep you cool.  Obviously, the air condition needs to work properly in order to keep you cool as the temperature starts to rise.  However, many people do not know that the quality of air in your home is directly impacted by your cooling system.  Here in the South those beautiful Spring days bring with them horrible allergies.  Your cooling system can play an important role in helping to reduce your allergy symptoms inside your home.  With the proper filtration, air purification, and ductwork many people find some relief from those symptoms.

Here at Carolina Heating & Air Design, we know first hand how miserable allergies can make you feel, that's why we have a special offer for you! 

Call Carolina Heating & Air Design today at 980-235-0055 or email us at info@mycarolinahvac.com to set up an appointment to discuss your home's air quality!

Winter May Not Be Over Yet

This has probably been the mildest winter I can ever remember here in North & South Carolina (and I’ve lived here my whole life).  However, it’s not over yet.  February and March can be pretty unpredictable here in the south.  So, here are a few tips to make sure your furnace doesn’t let you down or cost you money as the season starts to come to a close.

Check and Change Your Filter

The filter in your system plays a large role in its operation.  The purpose of a regular filter is to trap dirt and particles that could go into the equipment itself.  If the equipment gets dirty, it doesn’t function correctly.  This causes more strain on the system and can shorten the life span of the equipment.  Also, it cost you money.  A system that is running harder than it is designed to run cost you a higher gas and/or electric bill.  These things are true in the heating season as well as the cooling season. 

If you have a filter that is designed to help with your air quality, it is even more important to be sure it is clean or filter is replaced.  The same issues can occur as mentioned above, with the added issue of your air quality decreasing by not filtering the air as it should be.

Be Sure Your Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Is Operating

We all know that CO is DEADLY!  So, make sure that CO Detector is working.  With cold weather still possible and more likely at night, your furnace may run more at night.  Be sure your detector is working by testing it. Also, check the manufacturer's date.  The average life of the CO sensor is only 3 years.  If you have had the detector longer you should replace it.  Be sure the detector you have is a low level detector.  Babies, children, and elderly are affected at only 15 ppm.  Remember CO is the silent killer because it is odorless.  You want to make sure you are covered if something were to happen at night.  Also keep in mind that your furnace has worked all winter, and problems can occur anytime.

Last but not Least, Save Yourself Some Money

No matter what time of year it is you can save money with a programmable thermostat.  Most people find setting the thermostat at 70° to 75°F when you're home is comfortable.  Then have it go down to 62°F when you're not home.   Do NOT turn it off completely before leaving the house (it can cost more to warm or cool the house back to a comfortable temperature once it gets too cold or overheats).  With temperatures changing so such during the day and night, a programmable thermostat can really make a difference.

Remember, we are here for you!  Call us if you find yourself in need of a furnace repair, or if you would like us to come out and give you options on CO Detectors or thermostats.  We would be glad to answers any questions you may have. 

We hope the rest of your winter keeps you cozy and safe!

Phone:  980-235-0055

Email:  info@mycarolinahvac.com