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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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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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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Are you having trouble with rising heat compromising the comfort of your upstairs living spaces? Here are some great tips to help ensure adequate airflow and comfort to your upstairs during these stuffy summer months. Start in the attic. Attic insulation will prevent heat trapping in the summer and will help keep the heat in during the
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When it comes to top name brands in the HVAC industry, Carrier has a long tradition of being at the top of its class. The parent company, UTC Climate, Controls & Security (UTC) provides technological products and services to the aerospace and building systems industry worldwide. Carrier itself was built around the invention by Willis
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Obstructions in the ventilation system to any home are a common nuisance and can cause an array of issues. If indoor air quality is getting worse while energy costs only seem to climb, it could be that ductwork issues are causing the grief. Loose Ductwork Insulation A collapsed piece of duct lining can cut off
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When you think about purifying the air in your home, it’s likely that Spathiphyllum and Chlorophytum comosum don’t immediately come to mind. Instead, you probably think about using exhaust fans, air conditioners and dehumidifiers. While power-driven mechanical devices are effective at improving air quality, why not try the organic solution? Air purifying plants work overtime to remove toxins, poisons
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To take advantage of all the benefits your ductless mini-split offers, you need to give your system regular attention. This isn’t an overwhelming job—it just needs to be consistent. You can do some the maintenance yourself, but you’ll probably want to entrust much of the job to your HVAC system professional. A ductless mini-split is a sizable
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Your Carrier air conditioner will run for many years at peak efficiency if you perform a few basic maintenance and cleaning tasks on a regular schedule. A preventive maintenance program with your HVAC contractor will include seasonal or annual inspections and adjustments to keep your system in prime condition, but there are also a few
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