With fall now upon us in Virginia cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your IAQ directly affects your comfort in your home. In cooler weather, people tend to spend more time indoors at home, so it’s important to…
Continue ReadingAside from the professionals, like ours at Vailes Heating and Air, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Virginia home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right? Well, air conditioners do so much more than just…
Continue ReadingWhat happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this might be happening, but we know it is not acceptable here in Fishersville. At Vailes, we want to keep you cool, so here are a few simple things that you can check before…
Continue ReadingHave you Thanked your plumber today? The word plumbing refers to the system that moves fluids around for heating, cooling, waste removal, potable water etc. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, fixtures, tanks and other things to move fluids around. It is an infrastructure that is critical for public health and sanitation. [Wikipedia] Clean water and waste…
Continue ReadingAs a homeowner in Virginia, it is important to know the signs and signals that the pipes in your home need replacing. The pipes in your house are used every day and also hidden from view so they are easy to overlook and forget about. Though out of view, pipes need maintenance just like any…
Continue ReadingA well pump is part of your well system, and like any other system and investment in your Virginia home, you need to know something about it to ensure its proper installation, maintenance, and service. Call Vailes, and we can help you protect your investment with proper care. Types and Installation of Well Pumps Determining…
Continue ReadingThe Vailes plumbers are always here to help you in a pinch, but there are some home remedies you can try to clear a clogged drain before you call us. And there are things that you can do to help keep it from happening again. Try these things before you call us and before you…
Continue ReadingYour air conditioning unit will always make some noise when running, and older units are louder than newer ones, so consider the age of your unit before getting too concerned about the noise that it is making. At Vailes Heating & Air, we recommend a maintenance inspection at least once a year to inspect the…
Continue ReadingHaving the right sized air conditioner is a key component in cooling your space effectively. A unit that is too small has to run constantly, playing catch up all day trying to fill a space that it isn’t designed for. A unit that is too big will turn on, cool the space quickly and then…
Continue ReadingAre you dreaming of remodeling your present kitchen? Or maybe you’re moving into a new home and making plans to update a few things to make the kitchen your own. Either way, updating your kitchen countertops opens a myriad of questions to ask yourself before taking the plunge. These days, there are so many materials…
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