Are You Grateful for Heat This Thanksgiving?
As the leaves start to change and there’s a crisp chill in the air, it’s time to think about getting your furnace ready for the cold months ahead!
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Debunking the Most Common – and Dangerous – Heating Myths!
We’ve all heard those “helpful” tips from well-meaning neighbors or that one relative who thinks they’re an expert on heating and cooling. But how much of what you know about your heating system is actually true?
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How Efficient Should My Furnace Be?
When it comes to the furnace in you Fairfax home, efficiency matters. The more efficient your heating system, the lower your energy bills. To calculate a furnace’s energy cost, you need to consider both the type of gas it burns and the electricity required to operate the unit’s blowers and controls. Furnace Efficiency Ratings How effective a
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9 HVAC Terms Every Homeowner Should Be Comfortable Using
Are you confused by the many HVAC terms your contractor uses when repairing or installing home comfort equipment? Get in on the conversation by learning the top nine HVAC terms every homeowner should be comfortable using. SEER:Â Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Air conditioners earn higher SEER ratings if they operate more efficiently. SEER 13 is the
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Two-Stage Heating Explained
With the approach of winter in the Fairfax area, it is time to think about your utility costs during the coldest months. If you are due for a furnace replacement, you may want to consider investing a little more money up front for an efficient furnace featuring two-stage heating. Such systems offer several advantages over traditional models.
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Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
Your furnace gets a long summer vacation from heating duties, but once winter is on its way, it better be blowing warm air! Have you turned on your furnace just to find cold air is blowing out of the vents when the heat is on? As frustrating as this may be, the answer may be
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What Are AFUE Ratings? Are They Important?
If you are like most people in Virginia, your home is either heated with a boiler or furnace. The difference between the two is that furnaces warm the air and then disperse that air though the house while boilers utilize water to provide steam for heating purposes or to provide hot water. The efficiency of furnaces and
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Natural Gas vs. Oil Heating: The Pros & Cons
When making a heating system upgrade, you have two likely choices: natural gas heating and oil heating. Both are capable of keeping your home as warm as you’d like it. However, each has pros and cons which deserve some consideration before you make your final decision. Gas Heating Pros & Cons Advantages of Gas Heating Heating
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3 Significant Benefits Provided by a Variable Speed Furnace
If you’re looking to replace your furnace this fall, and you’re hoping to get the highest combination of efficiency and comfort, one feature to consider is a variable speed fan. The blower fan on most furnaces runs at a constant speed and is either on or off, whereas a variable speed furnace can increase or decrease
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