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You're Buying a New Air Filter, But What MERV Rating Do You Choose?
One of the most important tasks you can perform in your Chantilly home is checking the air filter in your HVAC system every month and replacing it when it's dirty. A clean air filter serves three purposes:
Read More...Upgrade to a Zoning System and Take Control of Home Comfort
How often do you go to the thermostat to crank up the heat or air conditioning because you're too hot or cold in another room? The thermostat reads 68 but you're freezing in your far bedroom and even after turning up the temperature it still takes time to warm up your area.
Read More...NATE Certification: An Easy Logo to Spot for Professional HVAC Expertise
Your HVAC equipment represents a sizable investment that you want to rely on for many years. That's why you should choose an HVAC contractor who employs NATE-certified technicians. Here's a look at NATE certification, and why it's so important.
Read More...Heat Pump Maintenance: An Important Annual Chore for You and Your Pro
When you want to increase your energy savings this summer, heat pump maintenance should be at the top of the list. The Department of Energy reports that routine maintenance can lower your energy consumption by as much as 25 percent. It takes little time on your part to keep the system running well and…
Read More...If You Suspect Your Ducts Need Cleaning, Here’s What Technicians Use to Get the Job Done
When allergies, asthma or other sudden and unexplained symptoms get the best of you, chances are your ductwork may have something to do with it. Dirty ducts are a detriment to energy efficiency, home comfort and your health. If you think your ducts need cleaning, you want it done with care and with the…
Read More...Make A/C Maintenance Your Number One Priority This Spring
As temperatures warm up this year, take some time to tend to your air conditioner to make sure it's ready to go into service when the heat increases. A/C maintenance is one of the best ways to prepare your home cooling system and make sure it's working at its best.
Read More...3 Reasons Why a Heat Pump Freezes Up and What to Do About It
Even during northern Virginia's mild winters, a little ice on your heat pump is normal. However, if your heat pump coils freeze completely or the whole unit becomes encased in ice, your system won't run well and the components will be at risk for damage. Understanding why a heat pump freezes up is the…
Read More...HVAC System Service: 5 Reasons You Should Ask for a NATE-Certified HVAC Technician
When your air conditioner or heater needs service or repair, you want technicians that knows what they're doing and will do it right. When seeking qualified HVAC system service, you should ask for someone who is NATE-certified to do the job.
Read More...Zoned Heating and Cooling: Where Energy Conservation and Home Comfort Converge
Zoned heating and cooling is designed for homes where one temperature setting and thermostat doesn’t fit all rooms. The scenario is familiar: The upstairs part of the home gets solar exposure, benefits from rising hot air from below and is toasty and comfortable. Meanwhile, occupants of a first-floor…
Read More...You're Wearing an Extra Layer -- The Water Heater in Your Virginia Home Could Use One Too
Cold weather means its time to bundle up — particularly for an older water heater. If your heater is more than a few years old, it’s probably insulated to less than today’s R-24 standard recommended by the Department Of Energy. An under-insulated unit loses heat during the standby period when the burner…
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