by Mikaela Bailey | Sep 10, 2020 | Air Conditioning, Cold Weather, Maintenance, Water Damage
Any resident of Northern Virginia knows that each season is experienced to its fullest; blazing Summer days, rainy Spring afternoons, breezy Autumn mornings, and, of course, snowy Winter nights. The weather obviously impacts the outfits you choose to wear and your... 
by Joe Wagner | Jul 16, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Cold Weather, Heating System, Indoor Air, Maintenance
Not all household maintenance issues can wait for a regular appointment. Some problems with your heating and cooling system on a hot or cold enough day can put lives in danger if not attended to fast. Here are some pointers about how to tell if you have an emergency... by Joe Wagner | Jul 6, 2019 | 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, and in the cooling season to draw warmth out of the inside air and disperse it outside. Because... by Joe Wagner | Mar 14, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Cold Weather, Heating System, Indoor Air, Thermostat
If you want to save money on food you have several options: eat out less, buy cheaper brands, do more from scratch, etc. But you usually don’t have alternatives to turn to for utilities like power, water, and gas. Saving money on utilities is almost entirely a game of... 
by Joe Wagner | Feb 22, 2019 | Cold Weather, Heating System, Indoor Air
Why You Could Use A Humidifier This Winter If you live north of the tropics, low indoor humidity is a problem every winter. Cold air is drier because it can’t hold as much moisture as warm air, and indoor air that’s gone through your heating system will be just as... by Joe Wagner | Jan 30, 2019 | Cold Weather, Heating System
Safety Precautions In Severe Cold The 2019 Polar Vortex Outbreak brought the coldest temperatures in almost a generation to many parts of the United States and caused several deaths. We hope it will be a long time before we get that kind of weather again, but since it...