• Heating

    Arlington, VA Furnace Repair Guide: Why Your Pilot Light Is Uneven

    Because the pilot light is responsible for igniting the gas jets in the furnace’s combustion chamber, which in turn warm the air that is blown through ducts in your home, if it fails your furnace won’t work. We’ll list a few reasons for uneven pilot lights...

  • General

    Is a Maintenance Contract Worth the Money?

    Most quality professional HVAC companies offer maintenance programs to take care of a home’s heating and cooling system. You pay an annual fee, and in return receive two regular check-ups and tune-ups per year, one in spring for the air conditioning system and the second in fall for the heating system.

  • General

    Is It Time to Retire Your Old Heat Pump?

    Fall is the time for homeowners to evaluate their heating systems and see if they’ll make it through another winter. Last week we wrote about this topic, asking if it’s time to replace an old furnace.

  • Heating

    Prepare Your Home for the Arlington, VA Heating Season

    The winter months in Virginia offer a lot of great things, but if you find yourself in a home without a functioning heater, you won’t find much to feel happy about. It’s important that you start preparing for the upcoming heating season...

  • Heating

    With Cool Weather Ahead, Is It Time to Replace Your Old Furnace?

    While it’s still early fall and some summer heat lingers, you should give thought to the old furnace in your house. Now might be the best time to replace it so you’ll be prepared for anything the winter season might throw at you.

  • General

    Should You Get a New Furnace in Time for Winter?

    Here we are in the fall, and we can expect to enjoy some gorgeous weather in Virginia in the coming months before the winter cold really arrives. During this space between the temperature extremes of the year is when we recommend that you evaluate your home furnace to see if it needs to be replaced.

  • Heating

    What Noises Signify a Need for Heating Repair?

    Many people don't schedule heating repair until the furnace conks out entirely. Most heaters are placed in an out-of-the-way location, and we don’t think about them as long as they turn on when we want them to. But problems in a heater rarely arrive unannounced.

  • Heating

    3 Reasons to Schedule Furnace Maintenance Today

    Your furnace is usually located out of the way of your living space, so you may not think about it much until it needs repairs. But here in Fairfax, you’re bound to use your unit throughout the coming cold months, which means your furnace will see a lot of wear and tear this season.

  • Air Conditioning

    Fall Is Here… Is It Time to Replace That Old Air Conditioner?

    Now that we are moving into fall, we can expect to experience some relief from the very hot summer weather. The cold of winter still lies some distance away, and our air conditioners may need to do some more work until then, but it’s a good time to start thinking about whether your AC is in good enough shape to keep working for another few years… or if now is the ideal time to take advantage of the slower fall season and have it replaced.

  • General

    How a Furnace Tune-Up Keeps Your Furnace Safe

    A question that heating professionals often hear is whether natural gas furnaces are safe or not. It’s understandable that people might worry about the safety of a gas furnace, since CO poisoning is a major health concern.

  • Heating

    Arlington, VA Heating Tip: What to Look For in a New Heating System

    When you are in the market for a new heating system in Arlington, VA, there are many factors to consider. Fuel costs in the area, efficiency ratings, and the size of your home are just to name a few. Whether you are considering a new furnace or heat pump...

  • Heating

    3 Reasons to Take Care of Heating Maintenance Now

    It’s still quite warm here in Arlington, so when we bring up the topic of heating your home, you might find it hard to even imagine. You’re probably focused on making sure that your air conditioning system will make it through the rest of the month without running up your bills (or breaking down).

  • General

    We Answer Some Questions about Heating Maintenance

    The official start of fall is September 22, and that’s why we’ve already started to recommend our customers schedule their seasonal heating maintenance. Right now is a great time to get on our work calendar for a tune-up and inspection of your furnace or other residential heater.

  • Air Conditioning

    Tripped Breakers and Air Conditioning Repair in Arlington, VA

    You expect your air conditioning to work hard for you in Virginia, where the warm and muggy weather can make it extremely uncomfortable inside your home without cooled air circulating through it. When your air conditioner stops working...

  • Air Conditioning

    Watch Out for Air Conditioning Drain Clogs!

    As your air conditioning system works to keep your home cool, it also collects water droplets along its evaporator coil. This is a normal part of how air conditioning works: as the evaporator coil absorbs heat from the indoor air, it also absorbs water moisture.