Below is a photo of a recent heat pump we serviced. The customer was experiencing very little heating. This unit was serviced by another HVAC company last year and they told the homeowner everything checked out fine at that time, so either the family pet that is in this back Read more…
We have all heard the old adage – If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! While in many cases this is great advice, when it comes to ensuring you get the maximum life and efficiency of your HVAC system, there are some components that do need periodic servicing. Let’s discuss Read more…
Most HVAC contractors and homeowners seeing an increase in leaking coils in recent years, and many are wondering what is causing this issue. The major manufacturers state the failure rate caused by manufacture defects are only in the 2%-3% range, but HVAC contractors and homeowners seem to be feeling the Read more…
Once you have found that perfect location, floor plan and for the new home you are considering to purchase this Spring, be sure and have the air conditioning and heating system evaluated. Here are a few questions that you should ask your Realtor and or Home Inspector: How old is Read more…
Filters are an important part of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, but with so many choices, which one should you choose?? Opinions vary, depending and filters are all designed to meet a specific need. But the one thing all experts agree on is that a dirty HVAC filter Read more…
Heat Pump Freezing – Call Us ASAP! Causes of Frozen Heat Pumps Common in Midlothian Familiar? If you have been around heat pumps for any length of time, you know they can be subject to a multitude of problems. In Midlothian, frozen heat pumps are not uncommon. The solutions Read more…
Everyone in Midlothian dreads the day that their Air Conditioning unit stops working, and even more so if they don’t have a trusted contractor they can turn to for advice. All things mechanical in this life eventually fail, and when your HVAC, or air conditioning system is no longer working Read more…
Are there really lower cost alternative refrigerants available for Air Conditioning Systems using R22? Unfortfunately, the cost of R22 refrigerant continues to increase, but become educated and don’t be fooled if someone tries to sell you 22a as a lower cost alternative to HCFC-22 (R-22) for recharging your home air-conditioning Read more…
How Landscaping Mulching can cause problems with your HVAC system…. Now that most everyone has completed their landscaping for the Spring, and our AC systems are running routinely, homeowners need to make sure their landscaper didn’t cover up their HVAC systems condensation drain line with mulch. This is a common Read more…
78/10…. that is the number to remember as a rule of thumb. Most Energy Companies recommend setting your thermostat at 78 degrees in the middle of summer….of course for many that may seem a bit high and uncomfortable – so we have to take that recommendation with a grain of Read more…