Why Energy Bills Spike When Your HVAC Needs Service Has your energy bill suddenly climbed, even though you haven’t changed your thermostat settings? In many cases, the culprit isn’t your utility company—it’s your HVAC system. When heating and cooling equipment starts to struggle, it consumes far more energy than usual. Let’s take a closer look … [Read More]

Utility bills can take a big bite out of your budget—especially during Charlotte’s hot summers and chilly winters. If your HVAC system isn’t running efficiently, you could be wasting hundreds of dollars a year on energy costs. At South End Plumbing Heating & Air, we help homeowners in Charlotte, NC optimize their HVAC systems for … [Read More]

When it comes time to replace your water heater, one of the biggest decisions Charlotte homeowners face is whether to install a traditional tank water heater or upgrade to a tankless system. Each has its pros and cons, and the right choice depends on your household size, water usage habits, energy goals, and budget. At … [Read More]

What the! Is that a skunk outside? In the garage? Maybe in the crawlspace? In the house?

It’s coming out of the air vent. It reeks like skunk. What are you supposed to do when your AC is making your whole house smell like skunk spray?

Is your heat pump not defrosting? Did you even know it should automatically defrost itself? Maybe your home heating just seems inefficient and you don’t know why. If it’s in the midst of a few cold winter days and nights in a row, the defrost mode could be worth checking out

Should your home’s heating or air smell like something’s burning? It’s a weird, maybe even troubling, thing to smell inside your house. Sometimes, though, it’s no problem at all. Sometimes, it’s a signal of a problem. How do you know which is which?