• Air Conditioning

    How to Prepare Your AC for the Winter

    We’re not talking about making sure that your air conditioner will work well during the winter. We’re talking about protecting the outdoor unit of the AC through the winter weather so that it’s in the best shape for when you need it again around spring time

  • Heating

    What Kind of Issues Lead to Subpar Furnace Performance?

    Furnace problems always arise at the least convenient times. We need reliable heating to keep our homes toasty and comfortable when the snows start to fall. And they don’t always need to involve a full breakdown either.

  • Heating

    What the Color of Your Furnace’s Pilot Light Means

    Now, during the early part of heating season, is when you should pay special attention to the operation of your gas furnace. You want to detect any early indications of malfunctions so you can have them repaired before the serious cold weather strikes.

  • Heating

    Problems with Your Electric Furnace? Let’s Look into It

    No furnace can be 100% free of problems, however. In this post, we’re going to look at what you can do if your electric furnace begins to lose its heating ability—or it stops heating altogether.

  • Heating

    How Damaged Ductwork Can Lead to Heating Problems

    Ductwork runs from a central HVAC system throughout your house, carrying conditioned air to warm or cool your living space. Ducts play a vital role in keeping your home cozy and comfortable, and when they suffer damage they need to be repaired as quickly as possible.

  • Heating

    Why Your Furnace May Be Short-Cycling

    Short-cycling refers to a problem that may occur in both heating and air conditioning systems: the unit starts to heat/cool, but shuts off too soon and doesn’t complete its cycle. A short time later, the unit starts up again, only to shut off once more… and the process repeats and repeats.

  • General

    Heating Maintenance You Need Before Winter Hits

    Do you have confidence that your heating system will be able to work at its best through the coming winter? No matter your answer to that question, if you haven’t scheduled a professional inspection or tune-up for your heater, now is the time to take care of it. It isn’t too late!

  • Heating

    What Are the Risks of Delaying Heating Repair?

    The winter is almost here in Virginia. That can mean some rough times outdoors and some cozy times indoors. However, you can be in for rough times indoors as well if you don’t schedule the necessary repairs for your heater right now.

  • Indoor Air Quality

    A Good Question: “Should I Install a Humidifier?”

    The summers in Virginia can grow extremely humid, and everyone knows the unpleasant experience of a hot and muggy day. The installation of a whole-house dehumidifier is a good way to balance humidity inside a home and eliminate the extreme discomfort of high humidity.

  • Water Heater

    Tankless Water Heater Not Working Right? We Can Help!

    Sorry to be the bearers of realistic news, but that tankless water heater that you and your household depend on isn’t invulnerable. At times you might notice subpar performance from it—or even a complete failure to provide any hot water at all.

  • Heating

    What’s So Special About Hybrid Heating?

    Hybrid heating refers to heating that uses two or more types of system to perform its duties. You most often see hybrid heating as a means of augmenting a heat pump, which is commonly used in Fairfax, VA heating systems (as it is in other cities throughout Virginia).

  • Commercial HVAC

    Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Schedule Commercial Heating Repair

    Having to schedule heating repair isn’t at the top of anyone’s list, but when it comes to your business, it’s essential that your heating system work as needed. It can be very tempting to wait on repairs, especially if your system is still running...

  • General

    3 Crucial Benefits of Fall Heating Maintenance

    On this blog we’ve written before about why it is important to arrange for a maintenance visit for your home’s heating system before winter arrives. An annual inspection and tune-up for your furnace, heat pump, or radiant heater is the best way to protect your household from losing warmth during one of the coldest days of the year.

  • Indoor Air Quality

    How Do UV Air Purifiers Work?

    There are many types of pollutants that get inside a home’s HVAC system and start circulating through the living spaces, lowering the quality of the air you and your family breathe. You can use filtration systems and electronic air purifiers to eliminate most of these pollutants, which include dust, dander, pollen, chemicals, dust mites, and odors.

  • Heating

    Planning for an Emergency Loss of Heating in Winter

    You can never be too prepared when it comes to keeping your household safe in case your furnace, heat pump, or radiant heating system fails on you during the chilliest day or night of the year. So while it is still fall, take some time to lay out preparations for what to do in case of a broken heating system.