When it comes to staying warm during the cold winter months, folks love their heat pumps. Fast, reliable, and cost effective to use, heat pumps are a popular choice in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. But what if it’s freezing outdoors and your heat pump starts blowing cold air? At Vailes Home…
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Happy New Year! Now let’s reduce your energy bill. Heating and cooling are the two biggest culprits. The average household in the United States spends about $1,400 a year on energy bills, according to Move.org, with nearly half of that amount going to heating and cooling. Control these two costs, and you will save money.…
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It’s normal for your furnace to make some noise. For instance, a dull hum is to be expected. However, louder noises might spell trouble for your heating unit’s components. Remember to turn off your furnace if it makes any alarming sounds and leave the repair job to a professional. To help you, our Vailes Home…
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If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Virginia home. For your convenience and protection, our Vailes Home…
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Cooler weather is here, you will want to keep the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means your furnace has been turned on. Your furnace should be cleaned and checked by a professional, contact us to have one of our technicians from Vailes Home Services scheduled to check your heat. You may think…
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It’s easy to moan when you decide that a major appliance or home system needs replacing. After all, these are expensive investments and probably not your favorite way to spend your hard-earned money. Unfortunately, there’s often not a clear-cut message, short of an appliance completely breaking down, that definitively indicates it’s time to buy a…
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Your furnace filters are the unsung hero of your furnace. They quietly do their job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are some basics we at Vailes Home Improvement Services think you should know to help it do its job.…
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At Vailes Home Improvement Services, we know in cooler weather people tend to spend more time indoors at home. Knowing this, it’s important to be sure your indoor air quality is protected, keeping both you and your home protected.
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A ductless, or mini-split, heating and cooling system is a splendid choice for your Virginia home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.
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A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well. At Vailes Home Improvement Services, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to…
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