General HVAC Articles

At Vailes Home Improvement Services, we take great care to recommend HVAC equipment that fits your Virginia home like a glove. Let’s learn about the correct way to determine the right-sized furnace for your property.

So, you’re thinking about upgrading your Virginia heating and cooling system. Have you ever heard of a dual-fuel heating system?

Dual-fuel systems pair a heat pump with a furnace or boiler. That way, your home will always be at the perfect temperature without sacrificing efficiency. It’s a way to combine the best of both worlds to keep your home comfortable year-round

Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Vailes Home Improvement Services to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team.

From electric cars to induction cooktops, consumers are discovering how all-electric technology can provide a superior experience while improving sustainability.

Vailes Home Improvement Services wishes more of our Virginia customers knew about the simple ways to cut heating costs during the winter. Some require a small financial investment, but some are free and incredibly simple with a little diligence. 

We are expecting to see a severe winter storm throughout Virginia.

If you haven’t already, consider how switching your home to an all-electric HVAC system can help your family through the upcoming school year.

You demand the best and so does Mitsubishi Electric. We have been selected as a Diamond Contractor because we value the highest level of certification, training, and hands-on expertise. Mitsubishi Electric has selected the finest and most knowledgeable HVAC contractors in the industry to provide you with superior sales, installation, and service support possible.

The winter heating season is upon us. Staying warm and comfortable is top of mind for homeowners, especially for those living in Northern climates where the need is greatest for reliable heating.

For more information on all of our efficient heating and cooling offerings, contact Vailes Home Improvement Services today.

The MLZ One-Way Ceiling Cassette has won yet another industry award, this time claiming a top 20 spot on This Old House’s Best New Home Products, Building Materials list!

By the time Thanksgiving comes around each year, temperatures have dropped across much of the country and you’ve likely turned your heating system on. This year’s no different, with regions all across the U.S. experiencing below average cold temperatures. Instead of cozy winter nights and festive holiday activities you may be envisioning sitting by the heating vents in your home and bundling up head to toe (even indoors).

In today’s residential construction landscape, there’s a growing popularity of sustainably-built homes. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports, “one third of single-family builders and multifamily builders/remodelers are developing 50 percent or more of their projects green.” And that percentage is growing.

While variable-capacity HVAC technology was introduced to the U.S. over 30 years ago and is very common abroad, many consumers in the U.S. are still unfamiliar with heat pump technology and are still untrusting of its capabilities. With that mindset, there’s a lot of “myths” about these systems that we’re setting out to debunk! Myth: The…

Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. We all have a responsibility to care for the world around us for future generations. You probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle.

Mitsubishi Electric created the Diamond Contractor® program. This multi-stage qualification process ensures professionals are kept up-to-date on equipment, new industry technologies and installation best practices.

Spring has officially sprung and with it comes spring cleaning. Many homeowners use this time of year as a chance to refresh, tidy up and tackle home improvement projects before the summer heat creeps in.

It’s no secret that HVAC equipment is an investment. We’ve all known that person who tried to “cut corners” with an inexpensive heating and cooling system only to replace it a few years after installing it. While taking an initial look at pricing, conventional systems may appear to be the cost-conscious choice compared to split-ductless…

Happy New Year! Now let’s reduce your energy bill. Heating and cooling are the two biggest culprits. The average household in the United States spends about $1,400 a year on energy bills, according to Move.org, with nearly half of that amount going to heating and cooling. Control these two costs, and you will save money.…

The most common reason that your pilot light on your water heater keeps going out is a damaged, bent or dirty thermocouple.

Imagine starting your car, driving a block, and turning off the ignition. Then, you fire up your car again, drive another block, and park your car at the next intersection. If you drove this way to work and back each day, your car would probably not last very long. It’s tough on many of a…

With the colder weather here, be sure to unhook garden hoses from all outdoor spigots and bring them inside!