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
Continue Reading
The 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 Reading
If 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 Reading
What 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 Reading
Though 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 Reading
Not 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 Reading
Mini 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.
Continue Reading
Sometimes, a simple, elegant piece of technology can deliver more with less. Ductless mini splits are a triple threat—compact wall units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation.
Continue Reading
When your air conditioner (AC) is running at peak efficiency, you win.
Not only will your electric bills in Virginia be cheaper––your AC system will last longer.
Continue Reading
If you’re afflicted with seasonal allergies, you’re not alone. As many as 60 million Americans have allergic rhinitis part-time or year-round, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Continue Reading