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Why Does Your AC Freeze in the Summer?
Reasons Your AC is Freezing in the Summer It sounds backward. It's the middle of a Triangle summer, the heat index is pushing 100, and…
Why Is My AC Making a Loud Noise? What Rattling, Buzzing, and Clicking Actually Mean
A working air conditioner makes noise — a low hum when it starts, a soft whoosh of air through the vents. That's normal. What isn't…
Why Is My AC Leaking Water Inside the House?
Finding water pooled beneath your indoor air handler — or dripping from the ceiling near a vent — is unsettling. It's also one of the…
Do I Really Need Whole-Home Surge Protection? What Homeowners Should Know
It’s a question every homeowner in the Raleigh area should be asking themselves: do I really need whole-home surge protection? With summer storm season in…
Do You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade for an EV Charger?
One of the most common questions we hear from EV owners is also one of the most important: can my home's electrical panel actually handle…
Installing an EV Charger at Home: What Homeowners Need to Know Before Getting Started
Electric vehicles are becoming common throughout Raleigh, Clayton, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Cary, and surrounding areas. I’m Travis Dawson, owner of Dawson's Electric & Air.…
6 Electrical Problems Home Inspectors Commonly Find in Triangle Area Homes
What Electrical Problems Show Up Most During Home Inspections? If you are buying or selling a home in Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Apex, Garner, Angier,…
5 Tips to Keep Your Energy Bills Low Over The Summer
If you live in the Triangle, you probably tense up a little every time the summer power bill lands. Between the Raleigh-Durham heat and our…
How to Price Check Your Electrical Contractor Using AI (Without Getting Burned)
A homeowner called me a few weeks back after getting three quotes for a panel upgrade. The lowest was $1,400. The highest was $4,200. She'd…
Why May Is The Best Time To Upgrade Your HVAC System
Summer in the Triangle has a way of finding the weak point in an aging HVAC system. If yours has been falling behind during heat…
