The Virginia heat is making a comeback, and with it comes the humidity. When the moisture levels in your home are high, it can cause a number of problems ranging from a musty smell to the exacerbation of seasonal allergies and even mold! Plus, who really enjoys the damp, sticky feeling that comes this time...
After a long day, you run a few errands in the scorching Virginia heat, eagerly looking forward to a nice cool evening on the couch. Only, when you open your front door, you’re greeted with hot, stale air. What’s going on? Many of us have had to endure a similar scenario, leaving us bewildered, desperate...
Can you feel it? Summer is coming! It’s almost time for cookouts, cool drinks, and trips to the beach. Of course, you can’t have any of that in Virginia without the scorching heat and sticky humidity! You can drink a gallon of icy sweet tea, eat popsicles for days, and even strip down to your...
We all read the headlines in the news about house fires caused by clogged dryer vents, but how often do we do something about it? According to National Fire Protection Agency, the vast majority of house fires (92%) involved clothes dryers from 2010-2014. “These fires caused annual averages of 13 deaths, 444 injuries, and $238...
Whether it’s a strapping German Shepherd or an adorable little hamster, our pets are part of the family. They live alongside us in our homes and sharing the space can come with some challenges. For example, if your pet is one that sheds fur and dander, this can be difficult for human roommates with allergies....
Thanks to Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up series on Netflix, we’ve been hearing about how having an uncluttered home can “spark joy” in our lives — but did you know that spring cleaning can also lower your energy bills? You mean, a little vacuuming and dusting could help us save money every month? That’s right! Doing...
Do you hear those birds chirping? After a cold, wet winter, it sounds like spring is just around the corner! Undoubtedly, you’re thrilled to throw off the layers and usher in the warmer weather — but are you ready to take on the ultimate HVAC spring cleaning checklist? As the seasons change, it’s important to...
February is a month for love, and while you can’t give your HVAC system chocolates, there are many ways in which you can show your appreciation! We’re deep into the winter season right now and, chances are, your heating and cooling system has been working overtime — especially with the polar vortex impacting the weather!...
Carbon monoxide can be a silent killer. It has no odor, no taste, and no color. It can be filling every room of your house without you ever noticing that something is wrong — and the problem only gets worse in the winter months. In fact, January is the deadliest month for carbon monoxide poisoning....
At home, we’re constantly monitoring our comfort levels and, if it gets too hard to maintain a steady temperature, we take action. We may be less aware of these things in our workplace, though, which is why a problem with our commercial heating or cooling systems can go unnoticed until it’s too late! While it’s...
