This Sensor in Your Furnace Might Be Causing Trouble
Your furnace has a lot of working parts that need to run together in tandem, but some are more important than others. In fact, this one sensor is so important to your furnace’s operation that it could...
View Article4 Benefits of Having a Heat Pump Over a Furnace
You’ve had a furnace for ages, but it’s no longer the best contender on the block for your home heating. Now that heat pumps are here to stay and boast incredible heating efficiency, it’s time to...
View ArticleThis is What You’re Breathing in Right Now
When’s the last time you really thought about what’s in your indoor air? Maybe when the pollen count is high and you’re worried about it getting indoors, or if there was a small kitchen fire and...
View ArticleWhat Happens to Your Energy Bills When Your Ductwork Leaks
How would you like to spend an extra four figures a year on your heating and cooling costs? No? We didn’t think so. Your ductwork can cause you to spend more than you plan on cooling costs, which is...
View Article4 Tips to Keep Your Ductless Air Conditioner Running Smoothly
Ductless AC systems, or mini splits as they are sometimes called, provide impressive comfort while lowering your utility bills. Once you know how well a system like this can work, you understand that...
View ArticleFurnace Efficiency Ratings: What the Numbers Mean
When it comes to heating your home, you probably have two main concerns. First, you want your home to actually be warm—consistently, evenly warm. And second, you don’t want it to cost you an arm and a...
View ArticleTop Furnace Problems in the DC Area
In Washington, DC and the surrounding area, unlike some parts of the US, we have very distinct seasons. Our summers are hot, and our winters are cold. They’re not short winters, either—in fact, we...
View ArticleOld Home Guide: How to Heat an Old Home in the 21st Century
In our area, there are many homes old enough to be considered historic. But even the average home is not new. According to recent US census data, the average home in Virginia is 38 years old....
View ArticleSpringtime Efficiency Tips: Arlington Edition
Happy springtime! In our area, it’s an incredibly gorgeous time of year. Flowers are blooming and the weather is absolutely perfect. It can be easy to just spend every possible minute outdoors and...
View Article2024: The Year of the Heat Pump
If you don’t have a heat pump yet, 2024 is your year. This is the best time in history to make the leap from air conditioner to heat pump. There are so many benefits, and the cost is lower than ever....
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