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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

May 15, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Quinton, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

April 25, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Virginia! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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What Is an Air Handler? Service Man Working on Furnace.

What Is an Air Handler?

April 15, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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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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Living room with a white couch and white rug, dark wood floors, dining room furnished with black table and chairs in the background.

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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