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Create Your Dream Kitchen or Bathroom in Virginia

May 16, 2025

Before you start a remodeling project, take a good look around the space and consider its purpose. Is it strictly to update fixtures?

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

April 18, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Virgina! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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What Is an Air Handler?

April 11, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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Earn Tax Credits on Your Next Heat Pump in Virginia

March 15, 2025

Your HVAC equipment is on its last legs. You need to replace your furnace and AC, and you are thinking about swapping them out with a heat pump.

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Blank space on screen of thermometer.

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

February 21, 2025

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank. Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.

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A Guide of Commonly Asked Questions About Refrigerants in 2025

February 8, 2025

In the world of HVAC, change is constant, and 2025 marks a significant shift in refrigerant standards.

With the transition to A2L refrigerants and the phasedown of R-410A, the industry is abuzz with questions, concerns, and opportunities.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

January 24, 2025

     When air filters are left to collect particles for too long, they become clogged. This hinders airflow, trapping moisture. Dust, pet dander, and smoke are just a few examples of things that can clog your filter.

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10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace

January 17, 2025

Winter in Staunton, is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

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4 Reasons to Clean Your Drains Before the Holidays

December 14, 2024

The holidays are all about warmth, joy, and family… until someone clogs the kitchen sink with mashed potatoes and gravy. Nothing says “season’s greetings” quite like a backed-up drain when you are trying to serve dinner!

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How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

November 15, 2024

Let’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Virginia home. You certainly don’t want to wait until your heating system stops working for you to realize you need a replacement!

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