4 Tell-Tale Signs it’s Time to Replace a Water Heater
When a tank water heater dies, it’s usually a surprise – and not a good one. Since you can’t see inside the unit, you don’t exactly know what’s happening inside the tank. However, you don’t have to wait until the unit completely fails, leaving you…
3 Common Reasons Your Furnace Isn’t Heating Your Home
Cold weather can creep up fast in Virginia. While our winters aren’t as harsh as some of our neighboring states to the north, we do find ourselves with a chill in the air for several months of the year. To keep the elements from creeping…
How a Dirty Flame Sensor Can Affect Your Furnace
When you run into an issue with your furnace, such as it repeatedly turning off, it’s common to dwell on the worst-case scenarios such as suffering in a frigid home or spending thousands of dollars on a new system. However, many fixes can be relatively…
Time for a New Furnace? 5 Questions to Ask
If you’ve noticed a chill in the air, you may have started to think about turning on the furnace in your home. But before we get too far into the heating season, we encourage you to think back to how your gas furnace did last…
What You Should Know About BTUs For Your Next Furnace
If you’re in the market for a new furnace, it can be overwhelming to understand all of the technical information. One term you may have come across is BTU. This is a good place to start to help you find the correct size of furnace…
3 Types of Noises Coming from Your Furnace – And What They Could Mean
Is your furnace making a strange noise? Not only can this be a giant nuisance in your home, but it’s usually a sign that there’s a mechanical issue. Furnaces are complicated equipment, so if even one small part is faulty or out of place, it…
How to Pick Out the Right Air Filter for Your Furnace
As the temperature drops, you may have already brought out winter items such as coats, gloves, hats, and blankets. While prepping for the cold days ahead, one thing you shouldn’t forget about is putting a fresh air filter in your furnace. If you’ve looked at…
How Long Should Your Heating or Cooling Unit Last?
When it comes to home improvement projects, installing a new heating or cooling system isn’t as exciting as others. However, it’s an important decision for a few different reasons. First, and most obvious, is the comfort of your home. But it’s also a rather long-term…
Does Your Home Need an Air Exchanger?
Back in high school, you likely learned about Newton’s third law of physics, which is: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In a way, this reminds us of the importance of an air exchanger for certain homes. Why? Because one action…
Give Up the Ghost: How to Prevent Thermal Tracking
You take pride in your home and work hard to make sure it looks and functions its best. But are mysterious marks showing up on your ceiling and walls? It can be frustrating – and perhaps even a bit spooky? Have no fear, because the…