Is Radiant Heating Cheaper Than Forced Air?

Are heated floors worth it? While most homes have the traditional HVAC systems for temperature controlling and comfort, another form of temperature control is fast becoming more popular. Radiant floor heating, or floor heating, is a popular and modernized way to efficiently keep your home at just the right temperature that you want. Being a … Read more

Is your HVAC System Ready for Winter?

Macon isn’t exactly known as a particularly cold place. As a matter of fact, some years, you can get by without even having to put on your big winter coat. But even then, odd are there’s going to come a time when you’ll want to flip on the heater, and that’s not the time you … Read more

6 Great Ways to Cut Down on Energy Costs This Summer

Adjusting room temperature with electronic thermostat at home to save on energy costs

Lower Bill Costs In the Macon area, we are no strangers to excessive summer heat. As we enter one of the hottest times of the year, July, energy bills can rise with the thermometer. Keeping your home cool is important for the comfort and safety of your family and pets, but keeping your home cool at … Read more

How to Flush a Water Heater

Water heaters play an important role in providing hot water and comfort to your home. A water heater needs to be flushed once a year to avoid and control the build up of mineral deposits in them.  Flushing a heater will increase its lifespan and help it operate more effectively. Here are the steps you … Read more

Central Heat Repair Services

Total Comfort Cooling & Heating is excited to offer Central Heat Repair Services in the Macon area! Picture this – It’s late October or early November.  The weather forecast is calling for the first freeze of the season!  You might have gotten by through the cool autumn months using your older central heating system here and there when necessary, but the … Read more

How To: Check Your Air Ducts

Wasted Energy Your air ducts are an extremely important part of your heating and cooling system. When they are damaged, leaking or improperly insulated they can cost you countless dollars in wasted energy. Proper upkeep of your air ducts can prevent this energy waste. Check out our quick guide on how to check your air ducts. 1. … Read more

5 Benefits to Owning a Humidifier

We’ve still got over a month of winter left; that dry air does a number on your lungs. There is a way to counter it, though. You can invest in a humidifier; here are 5 different benefits to owning one: Improve sinus health: When the climate is too arid, sinuses start having problems; then tend … Read more

Effects of Winter on Solar Energy

We’re smack dab in the middle of Winter. People often ask the question “How does the winter season affect my solar panels?”. Here’s how solar energy works in the winter season: How does the winter season affect solar power? Solar panels actually take in more energy during the winter season. This is because solar panels … Read more

Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling

There are a host of benefits associated with a geothermal heating and cooling system. If you’re considering getting one to heat and cool your home, here’s some of what you can expect: Low Cost: Geothermal systems generally save anywhere from %25-50 over other types of systems. They can also be hooked up to supplement your hot … Read more

Solar Heating And Cooling FAQ

What a world we live in; we can now use the sun to power everything from our appliances to our vehicles. It sounds amazing, but many of us don’t really know anything about it beyond that it exists. To remedy this, we’ve put together a few frequently asked questions on the subject: What does SEER … Read more

Humidifier FAQs

While it remains most people’s favorite season, Summer comes with a host of annoyances. While Georgia does have a humid climate, your air conditioner tends to suck that humidity right out of your house. Nobody wants a dry, scratchy throat. You may need a humidifier to combat it. To help you understand a bit about … Read more

Cleaning Air Ducts: When And Why?

When it comes to our homes, many times things exist that we never think about but really should. One great example of this involves cleaning the air ducts. Many things can build up in them that might prove detrimental to your health. If you care about air quality, you’ll want to take care of this. … Read more