At Vailes Home Improvement Services, we want to help you make wise decisions that meet your Fisherville home’s needs.
Continue ReadingA ductless system, also known as a mini split, can add comfort to areas of your Virginia home where ductwork cannot reach. Whether you are remodeling or adding new living space, our team at Vailes Home Improvement Services is ready to assist.
Continue ReadingIn your gas furnace, the heat exchanger is made of metal coils designed to absorb and transfer heat. The most common cause of a cracked heat exchanger is overheating.
Continue ReadingSo, 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
Continue ReadingThe continuous on-and-off phenomenon is known as short cycling. When a heat pump short cycles, it is having trouble heating or cooling your Waynesboro home. The unit can’t maintain the set temperature, so it restarts over and over again.
Continue ReadingIf you notice a pool of water has formed around the furnace in your Virginia home, don’t be alarmed. In most cases, a furnace leaking water is not a serious or expensive problem.
Continue ReadingWhat do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Staunton?
Continue ReadingThough air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.
Luckily, our team at Vailes Home Services is ready to spill the beans.
Continue ReadingNot only do heat pumps generate heat, but they can also pump out cool air. What’s more, a new heat pump can cut your Virginia energy costs by up to 50 percent when you make the switch from a furnace or baseboard heater, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Continue ReadingMini splits are an excellent option to explore if you want an alternative to traditional air conditioners, furnaces, or heat pumps. Going ductless is a smart investment that benefits your home long-term, potentially for decades.
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