When you need your heating or air conditioning repaired, if you’re not familiar with the company, you’re at the mercy of whoever’s ad caught your eye. So you can hold your breath and hope they’re amazing at their job, or you can choose someone with credentials to back up their claims. NATE stands for North...
If you ask most people, they’re not eager to sign up for yet another bill to pay. But what if instead of a bill, you thought of it as an investment that could save you a bundle of money over time? HVAC maintenance agreements cost a very small fraction of what a large repair costs....
It’s that time of year again. It’s hotter than blazes outside, so you crank up your home air conditioning unit for sweet relief. Uh oh… Where’s all this water coming from? If you see water leaking from your HVAC unit drain pan or compressor, don’t panic – most issues with home air conditioning units are...
An air conditioner is a lifesaver in the Richmond, Virginia summer. When something goes wrong, it’s important to find out what, where and fix it quickly. Air conditioning cools the air as well as removes the humidity from your home. The humidity drains out in the form of excess condensed water. But if you have...
Winter is winding down, but it won’t be long before we’re turning on our air conditioning in Richmond, VA. As we get ready for spring cleaning, your AC system needs a little maintenance before you start using it again. Preparing now will help make sure everything is working properly and efficiently before spring and summer,...
In the middle of winter, the last thing you want to do is turn on your heater and discover your house is getting colder instead of warmer. If you turn up your thermostat, the heater may be able to warm the house, but not as efficiently. Your electric bills will continue to rise, even though...
Even if you’ve had your HVAC system checked, it’s possible that something could go wrong, and you’re left with no heat in the middle of winter. You may just find yourself occasionally cold, but don’t want to turn up the heating system. Or you may just want to warm one room and not the entire...
One part of your heating and cooling system that you may not pay as much attention to is the air ducts. These are the passages that deliver the heated or cooled air to your living spaces. If you haven’t looked at them in a while, or they haven’t been touched since you moved in, it...
It’s fall in Virginia, but winter will be here before you know it. Is your heating system ready? Heating and cooling can be a challenge in Virginia’s autumnal months. But once winter arrives, you may have heating bills that are more than they should be. If your heating system hasn’t been serviced in a while,...
A professional HVAC system cleaning may not be in your budget, but that’s okay. While you may not be able to solve every issue with preventative maintenance, there are some things you can do to keep your HVAC system healthy. Here are some DIY tips for keeping your HVAC system in good condition through the...
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