Author Archives: Shawn Mitchell

Air-Conditioner Maintenance Is A Must-Have Spring Service: What Your Contractor Should Do

Did you know that air-conditioner maintenance should be a part of your annual spring clean-up for your home? During the fall and winter, while your air-conditioning unit sits idle, it

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Use MERV Ratings To Select A High-Performance Filter

Filters are a little-seen but very important part of your home’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. Filters help your furnace and air conditioner run at their best and

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Buying A Programmable Thermostat: 3 Tips To Assist Your Selection

Programmable thermostats are designed to make your life easier, more comfortable, and help you save substantially on your heating and cooling costs. When you’re buying a programmable thermostat, use these

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Dehumidifier: Warmer Weather Means Higher Humidity In Northern Virginia — You Need All The Help You Can Get

Summer is on its way, and that means hot weather and potentially high humidity in Northern Virginia. High humidity outside is bad enough, but when your home falls victim to

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Prevent Mold In Your Northern Virginia Home With These 5 Tips

Mold growth in your Northern Virginia home can be dangerous to both your health and that of your home. The bacteria that develops from mold can spread through your home,

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Improve Home Energy Efficiency For Lasting Results

The oncoming summer, and the increased cooling costs that come with it, might have you thinking about ways to save energy. While there are plenty of things you can do

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How To Improve Home Insulation In Exterior Walls

Did you know that your home’s exterior walls can be responsible for allowing as much as 30 percent of your costly conditioned air to seep into the outdoor air? Exterior

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Your Heat-Pump System Includes These 5 Components: Learn How To Maximize Your Investment

If you’re in the market for a heat-pump system, you already may know that you can save as much as 40 percent on your electricity usage by switching to a

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A Tankless Water Heater Saves Energy, But How Many Will You Need?

As much as 25 percent of utility costs in the average household is for the storage water heating system. Up to one-third of that expense, 8 percent of utility costs,

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Indoor Air-Quality Equipment Options For Better Home Comfort

Your indoor air will greatly affect how you feel on a day-to-day basis, and if your air is filled with contaminants, it will threaten your overall health. In particular, poor

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