by Joe Wagner | Dec 15, 2021 | Cold Weather, Heating System, Indoor Air, Maintenance
What Makes A Heat Pump Unit Freeze Up? A heat pump system works by circulating refrigerant to draw warmth out of the outside air in the heating season and bring it inside. Then, in the cooling season, it draws the warmth out of the inside air and disperses it outside....
by Joe Wagner | Jun 16, 2021 | Air Conditioning, Indoor Air, Maintenance, Thermostat
Summers in Northern Virginia get real hot real fast. You’ve probably found yourself in the same position that we have – debating whether you should just accept the insane energy bill that could be coming your way or brave the heat to save up for...
by Joe Wagner | Mar 30, 2021 | Air Conditioning
When we think of Spring, our mind usually goes to a few key things. Beautiful flowers, warmer weather, and, of course, Spring Cleaning. In the midst of dusting your home, clearing out the closets, and firing up the grill, you’ll also be turning on your outdoor...
by Joe Wagner | Jun 29, 2020 | Air Conditioning, Indoor Air
The air ducts in your house are a more or less passive part of your HVAC system, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing special about them. Although they have basically no moving parts, they have to be correctly planned and sized or the rest of the system won’t have a...
by Joe Wagner | Jun 19, 2020 | Air Pollutants, Indoor Air
The majority of the time that you spend indoors is spent in your home (or so we hope!), so the quality of the air there matters, and unlike at work, this air is your responsibility to pay attention to. The short-term consequences of bad air quality include fatigue,...
