A dual fuel system sounds more Batman-like than it really is. It can solve a lot of issues for homeowners, but it’s really nothing more than a combined HVAC system comprised of a heat pump and a gas or oil furnace. It’s got the best of both types of heating, allowing more homeowners––especially Virginia homeowners––to…
Continue ReadingLooking to install a new heater in your home? Your two most popular choices in Virginia are a heat pump and a furnace. But which one to choose? Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. Here are some things to consider to help you in your decision-making process. Call…
Continue ReadingAs the saying goes, “time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Fishersville or Waynesboro, you need to think about preparing your HVAC system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your heating and cooling…
Continue ReadingWith fall now upon us in Virginia cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your IAQ directly affects your comfort in your home. In cooler weather, people tend to spend more time indoors at home, so it’s important to…
Continue ReadingAside from the professionals, like ours at Vailes Heating and Air, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Virginia home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right? Well, air conditioners do so much more than just…
Continue ReadingWhat happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this might be happening, but we know it is not acceptable here in Fishersville. At Vailes, we want to keep you cool, so here are a few simple things that you can check before…
Continue ReadingHave you Thanked your plumber today? The word plumbing refers to the system that moves fluids around for heating, cooling, waste removal, potable water etc. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, fixtures, tanks and other things to move fluids around. It is an infrastructure that is critical for public health and sanitation. [Wikipedia] Clean water and waste…
Continue ReadingAs a homeowner in Virginia, it is important to know the signs and signals that the pipes in your home need replacing. The pipes in your house are used every day and also hidden from view so they are easy to overlook and forget about. Though out of view, pipes need maintenance just like any…
Continue ReadingA well pump is part of your well system, and like any other system and investment in your Virginia home, you need to know something about it to ensure its proper installation, maintenance, and service. Call Vailes, and we can help you protect your investment with proper care. Types and Installation of Well Pumps Determining…
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