Cooler Runnings HVAC Maintenance and Repair

01/24/2026

The salty air and humidity not only does a number on your homes HVAC system, but the refrigerant lines take a beating as well over the time (specifically the liquid lines which are often not insulated). Addressing this by insulating the liquid line or replacing (and insulating) before lose your refrigerant charge can save hundreds (even thousands). Many times this can be done without having to lose any refrigerant. Reach out today to learn more!

01/08/2026

Is your attic stealing your HEALTH and your WEALTH?

On the Outer Banks, we don’t just deal with heat—we deal with relentless humidity and salt air. If your home has an attic-based duct system older than 15 years, it could be the biggest "hidden" expense in your budget and a silent threat to your family’s health.

Financial Cost: Don't Cool the Neighborhood
In a typical OBX home, 20% to 30% of the air you pay to cool never reaches your living room. Instead, it leaks into your 130°F+ attic. This forces your HVAC system to work up to 50% harder, driving up your monthly power bills and cutting years off the life of your expensive equipment.

The Health Cost: What’s Hiding in Your Vents?
When your ducts have holes, they don't just let cool air out—they suck attic air in. In our humid coastal climate, leaky return ducts pull in:
-Moisture & Mold: Sticky, humid attic air creates condensation inside your ducts, turning them into a breeding ground for mold spores.
-Dust & Insulation: Brittle fiberglass particles and years of attic dust are pulled directly into your breathing air.
-Allergens: That "musty" smell when the AC kicks on? That’s the sound of your ducts failing.

Stop the leaks and breathe better today! Cooler Runnings specializes in increasing your home's HVAC efficiency and indoor air quality. Let us help you keep the cool air and your money where they belong.

12/08/2025

ICE, ICE, baby is not something you want to see on your homes heat pump! Temps don't need to fall below freezing to leave you and your home in the cold. Stay one step ahead of mother nature this winter by signing on to the Cooler Runnings bi-annual maintenance plan. Give us a call or send a message today!

11/22/2025

Is saving money on your electric bill important to you? What about improving your homes indoor air quality? Addressing issues with your homes HVAC duct system can check both of these boxes. Did you know flex ducts resting on the ground (compressing insulation) with high degree angle bends (increased friction) is costing your more than you think. Compressing insulation creates significant turbulence and friction dramatically slowing air down as it moves through the duct system. The friction rate doubles with just at 15% reduction and quadruples at a 30% compression. This increased resistance forces your home's HVAC systems blower motor to work harder to move air throughout your home. This increases energy costs and decreases the lifespan of the equipment.
Compression from the flex duct resting on the ground also affects its ability to insulate the air as it moves through the duct system (R-Value) and causes thermal loss (heat in winter, cool in summer). Essentially transferring the conditioned air into unconditioned spaces in your home (attics and crawlspaces). In the summer this heat transfer also causes condensation to form on the outside of the ductwork (especially in humid climates like ours). This further reduces the system's efficiency and increases the likelihood of mold and water damage issues.

How efficient is your homes HVAC duct system? Give me a call today to schedule a duct system audit to help lower electric bills, increase the life span of equipment and improve your homes indoor air quality.

Call or Text (919)816-5190
Email: [email protected]

11/08/2025

High Bills & Poor Air? Leaky Ducts Are Costing You More Than Just Money!

Up to 90% of US homes suffer from leaky ductwork, causing you to waste significant money on energy bills while also compromising your family's health.

Leaky ducts don't just let conditioned air escape; they pull in dust, allergens, and moisture from unconditioned spaces, fostering mold and mildew and leading to poor indoor air quality (hello, sneezing & dry eyes!).

Don't let your home be unhealthy and expensive! Fixing ducts now prevents condensation issues and saves you year-round.

The best time to address leaky duct work is during the fall and winter months when condensation is not created from the leaks. This enables your HVAC professional to properly address leaks without moisture reducing the efficiency of the products used to seal the duct work.

Call or Text to learn more or schedule your homes energy/indoor air quality audit
(919)816-5190 or email at [email protected]

10/23/2025

Tired of stuffy or cold bonus rooms? The answer isn't always on high on a wall. If you have a sloped ceiling, or no good high wall space the Floor Mounted Mini Split is the answer for your comfort needs. Reach out today to learn more!

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10/11/2025

When was the last time you had your homes HVAC system serviced? If you're looking for a sign to enroll in a regular maintenance plan, look no further! Take advantage of a 10% discount on our bi-annual maintenance plan by 10/31/2025. Call/Text/Email today to learn more! (919)816-5190//[email protected]

09/16/2025

"90 percent of U.S. homes suffer from leaky ductwork, according to the Department of Energy, with an average of 33% leakage per home."

With the average homes duct system leaking 33% of its capacity out before the conditioned air reaches your homes conditioned space Americans are literally throwing hard earned money out the window. Duct leakage not only lessens your homes HVAC systems efficiency, it also provides an opportunity for excess humidity and the troubles that come along with it. Installing a high SEER (16+) HVAC system on leaking duct work will cause the system to operate closer to a 7 or 9 SEER rating hurting your pockets in the long run.

Sealing your homes duct work is an easy way to increase your homes energy efficiency, helping to lower power bills. It also helps to maintain good indoor air quality.

When was the last time your homes HVAC system was inspected or had maintenance performed? Give us a call to learn more about our maintenance program and things you can do to improve efficiency. (919)816-5190.

08/01/2025

Teams growing and services are expanding.. give us a call today for a cooler home experience. Shirts are back in stock. Reach out for details.

06/04/2025

Summer is almost here, and things are heating up here on the beach! Is your homes HVAC system up working to its full capacity? Preventative maintenance is an easy way to avoid finding yourself in a hot spot this summer! Give me a call today to find out about my bi-annual maintenance program or a one-time system tune-up. Maximize your systems capacity and minimize your time wondering if your systems going to make it through another OBX summer unscathed.

(919)816-5190

04/28/2025

Spring has sprung! Avoid finding yourself in a hot spot this summer.. reach out today for information about our one-time spring tune-ups or the annual maintenance program.

04/28/2025

Spring has sprung! Don't find yourself in a hot spot this summer. Give me a call to get on the schedule for a one time spring check up or to learn more about the annual maintenance program!
919 816 5190