Northern Virginia sits in a climate zone that makes the heat pump question more relevant here than in most of the country. The DC metro area gets genuine summer heat, with July temperatures regularly pushing into the low-to-mid 90s and humidity that adds significantly to the felt temperature. It also gets really cold in winter, […]
As the holiday season approaches, we’re putting our own festive spin on a classic tune!
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Don’t let furnace troubles put a chill on your holiday season! Our professional tune-ups ensure your home stays cozy when you need it most.
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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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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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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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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: Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Air conditioners earn higher SEER ratings if they operate more efficiently. SEER 13 is the
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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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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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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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