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Hosted by Derek Cole · leisure · EN · 726 episodes
Derek Cole is no amateur when it comes to home comfort! He's been in the heating and air conditioning industry since 2001, managing Simmons One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® - a respected franchise, based out of Laurinburg NC that operates since 1953. His achievements have already earned him spots on CBS, FOX News NBC ABC and Bloomberg Business sharing all about improving your home environment for more comfort. And if these credentials don't speak enough proof... Derek also shares his challenges which come from living with multiple sclerosis from 2012 onwards as he tackles everyday life
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Signup to Generate a PitchDerek Cole is no amateur when it comes to home comfort! He's been in the heating and air conditioning industry since 2001, managing Simmons One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® - a respected franchise, based out of Laurinburg NC that operates since 1953.
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole is hosted by Derek Cole. The show has published 726 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "722. AC Today, Heat Tomorrow? Is Your HVAC System Ready for Fall?" (12 October 2026, 9 minutes), "721. What MS Taught Me About Life, Gratitude & Slowing Down" (7 October 2026, 20 minutes), and "720. Deep Dive: Is an EasyStart Soft Starter Really Worth It?" (30 September 2026, 23 minutes).
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 726 episodes.
Booking probability for Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole are Electrical, Plumbing & HVAC Contractors. Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole has a leisure audience.
Derek Cole hosts Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole, a leisure show with 726 episodes published.
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Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Welcome to fall in North Carolina, where you might need the heat at breakfast and the AC by dinner. That back-and-forth weather is just part of living in the Sandhills. But while you're switching the thermostat from...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
What happens when life forces you to slow down? After nearly 14 years of living with Multiple Sclerosis, Derek Cole recently underwent another infusion treatment. While recovering at home, he found himself reflecting on...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Your air conditioner may run just fine once it gets going. Getting the compressor started is where things get interesting. During startup, an AC compressor can require significantly more electrical current than it needs...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
It’s hurricane season in North Carolina. Storms roll in, lightning starts popping, the lights flicker, power goes out—and then suddenly everything comes back on. But what’s happening to your home’s electrical system...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Every kid who walks into a classroom is coming from a different place. A different home life. A different morning. Different struggles. Different abilities. Different needs. In this episode of the Home & Life Comfort...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Can you clean your own outdoor AC unit? Technically, yes. But should you? In this episode of the Home & Life Comfort Podcast , Derek Cole breaks down a viral DIY AC cleaning video with millions of views and explains...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
You turn on the air conditioner and suddenly notice something strange coming from the vents: a fishy smell. What in the world is causing that? In this episode of the Home & Life Comfort Podcast , we break down what a...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Have you ever noticed a musty smell coming from your vents right when the air conditioner kicks on? That smell isn't something you should just cover up with an air freshener. Your AC may be trying to tell you there's...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Is it normal for your air conditioner to need refrigerant every summer? No—and that's one of the biggest misconceptions homeowners have. In this episode, we explain why refrigerant isn't something your air conditioner...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
It's a small switch that most homeowners never think about, but in the hot, humid climate of southeastern North Carolina, it can make a big difference in how comfortable your home feels. In this episode, our hosts take...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Does your upstairs always feel 5 to 10 degrees hotter than the rest of your house? You're definitely not alone—and it doesn't always mean your air conditioner is broken. In this episode, we explain why second floors...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Every summer, homeowners do the same thing: they walk into a hot house and immediately crank the thermostat down to 60°, hoping the air conditioner will cool the home faster. But does it actually work? In this episode...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
A new homeowner survey found that 77% of Americans say summer cooling costs are causing financial stress , and nearly half have delayed HVAC repairs because of the expense. What do those numbers really mean—and what...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
What can homeowners learn from an internal message that was never intended for the public? In this episode, we take a deep dive into a leadership message written by Derek Cole of Simmons One Hour Heating & Air...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
When the summer heat hits, one question comes up more than almost any other: "My air conditioner has been running all day. Is something wrong?" The answer might surprise you. In this short clip, Derek Cole explains why...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Every day, we have the privilege of serving homeowners across southeastern North Carolina, and over the years, we've met countless veterans, active duty military members, National Guard members, and Reservists. One...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
On this episode of the Home & Life Comfort Podcast with Derek Cole , we're tackling two questions homeowners ask all the time. First, why is your upstairs always hotter than your downstairs during the summer? Is your...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Summer is here in southeastern North Carolina, and air conditioners are working harder than they have in months. Unfortunately, this is also when many homeowners experience breakdowns that could have been prevented. In...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Every summer, homeowners ask the same question: "My thermostat is set to 70 degrees, so why is my house sitting at 74?" In this episode, Derek explains why your air conditioner may actually be working exactly as it was...
Home and Life Comfort with Derek Cole
Have you ever found your air conditioner covered in ice during the middle of summer? In this throwback episode of the #AskDerekCole Show, Derek explains several common reasons air conditioners freeze up, including...
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