HVAC Repair in Asheboro, NC
Homes here need heat from October through April and cooling from May through September. If your system quits, tell us what it's doing and a licensed contractor who covers Randolph County will get in touch.
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Asheboro asks for heat or cooling every month of the year
Heat runs from October through April here, then cooling takes over from May through September. There is almost no break between them, so the system gets no real rest. Winter nights average 32°F, cold enough that the furnace cycles on and off through the night, and each start puts wear on the igniter and the parts that get it burning. Summer afternoons average 88°F, and the air conditioner runs long stretches to keep the house cool, which is hard on the compressor.
Most homes here heat with electricity, so when the power goes out, the heat goes with it. Randolph County has seen 202 damaging wind events and 7 winter storms over the past ten years, and statewide, a quarter of households lost power for at least a day in 2024. When the power drops and comes back hours later, the system has to start cold again, and that is often when a weak part finally gives out.
- 7 months
- October through April, your system heats
- 5 months
- May through September, it cools
- 32°F
- the average winter night it heats against
- 88°F
- the average summer afternoon it cools against
NOAA nClimDiv, 1991–2020 normals
North Carolina requires HVAC contractors to hold a state license.
The State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors is the body behind that rule. It tested the contractor and keeps a record of that license, and that record covers the contractor as a whole, not the individual repair job.
That license is what stands behind whoever repairs your heating and cooling system, since North Carolina ties the credential to the contractor rather than to each job done. The board's record shows the contractor was tested and is accounted for, even though the license itself does not sign off on this particular repair once it is finished.
Sources: North Carolina General Assembly · North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors
- Why is my heat not working?
- A few things cause this and most point to one system. If your thermostat screen is blank or won't respond, check the batteries first. If the furnace runs but no warm air comes out, the igniter or flame sensor may have failed, and either one keeps the burners from lighting. If nothing runs at all, check the breaker before assuming the worst, since a tripped breaker looks the same as a dead system from the thermostat. With nights averaging 32°F here from December through February, a furnace that won't start needs a contractor out soon rather than a wait and see.
- Why is my system running but not cooling the house?
- The system is on but the air conditioner isn't doing its job, and a dirty filter is the most common reason. A clogged filter starves the coil of airflow, and the coil can ice over instead of pulling heat out of the air. Check the filter first and replace it if it's gray or matted. If the filter is clean and the air coming out still isn't cold, the refrigerant charge or the compressor itself may be the problem, and that calls for a licensed contractor to check.
- What can I check before calling for HVAC repair?
- Start with the thermostat. Make sure it's set to heat or cool as needed, the batteries are good, and the temperature setting is actually past the room temperature. Next check the filter and replace it if it's dirty, since restricted airflow causes problems on both the heating and cooling side. Check the breaker panel for a tripped breaker, and if you have a furnace, make sure the switch on or near the unit, the one that looks like a light switch, hasn't been bumped off. If the system still isn't working after that, a licensed contractor will need to look at it and price the repair for your house.