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How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

How Do I Know When It’s Time to Buy a New Furnace?

March 24, 2025

Nobody wants a problem with their furnace—but even the most efficient systems have to be replaced at some point.

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Do I Need an Electrician for Ceiling Fan Installation? A person turning on a ceiling fan with a remote.

Do I Need an Electrician for Ceiling Fan Installation?

March 13, 2025

While it might be tempting to tackle this project yourself to save some money, several important considerations make hiring a nearby professional electrician a wise decision. 

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump. Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden, near wooden pool house on a sunny day. Lens flare on the image.

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

February 28, 2025

One reason Virginia homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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Electrical System Maintenance Can Save Your Health and Home

Electrical System Maintenance Can Save Your Health and Home

February 14, 2025

The electrical wiring in your Virginia home is mostly out of sight and likely out of mind, even though you use it every day.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out? Gas burner flame abstraction long exposure.

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

January 30, 2025

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your West Point home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

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What Are the Different Types of Light Switches? A light fixture with one light turned on.

What Are the Different Types of Light Switches?

January 15, 2025

The type of light switch you install can affect how the light it controls displays. Some may dim or work on a timer, while others may help you control a light and fan combo. Knowing what switches are available can help you provide convenience and optimal lighting control for your new electrical upgrade in Providence Forge.

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

December 27, 2024

The US EPA ranks indoor air pollution as a growing concern to the public’s health. Fortunately, there are ways to take control of the air you breathe.

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Upgrade Your Outdated Electrical Panel. An electrician working on an electrical panel.

Upgrade Your Outdated Electrical Panel

December 16, 2024

This silent workhorse is easy to overlook, but you cannot power your home without it. Like any critical home system or appliance, it can become outdated and incapable of doing its job efficiently. It may not be able to handle increased electrical load or safely supply the power you need.

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5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

November 25, 2024

When the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in Virginia.

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

November 15, 2024

Here in Virginia, we’ve reached the season that makes you say, “Gosh, it’s so dark out. Is it really only six in the evening?” Before the days get too short, remember to check off heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance from your autumn to-do list.

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