The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.
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By the time Thanksgiving comes around each year, temperatures have dropped across much of the country and you’ve likely turned your heating system on. This year’s no different, with regions all across the U.S. experiencing below average cold temperatures. Instead of cozy winter nights and festive holiday activities you may be envisioning sitting by the heating vents in your home and bundling up head to toe (even indoors).
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In many places, evidence of fall’s presence is obvious by way of beautiful fall colors. But many only experience fall with its subtlety through lower humidity levels.
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In today’s residential construction landscape, there’s a growing popularity of sustainably-built homes. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports, “one third of single-family builders and multifamily builders/remodelers are developing 50 percent or more of their projects green.” And that percentage is growing.
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As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Fishersville you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your…
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While variable-capacity HVAC technology was introduced to the U.S. over 30 years ago and is very common abroad, many consumers in the U.S. are still unfamiliar with heat pump technology and are still untrusting of its capabilities. With that mindset, there’s a lot of “myths” about these systems that we’re setting out to debunk! Myth: The…
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When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?
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When the Taylor family decided to build a modern, custom home in Austin, Texas, their project team had to deliver when it came to selecting high-performance mechanical systems that didn’t interrupt their design vision. “They wanted something very comfortable, modern and livable,” said Tom Sullivan, an associate of CleanTag LLC, a local builder that specializes in building high-end residences.
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Stand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.
Later, take another deep breath—only inside your Virginia home. How does it compare?
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Today’s residential builders have more to offer than standard, code-built, single-family homes. Many builders are looking to enhance their new projects with specialty seals, certificates and accolades that promise quality construction. While most industry professionals are familiar with ENERGY STAR® and HERS ratings, new certifications are cropping up that focus on more than energy efficiency.
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