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3 Rules To Ensure Duct Returns Operate Efficiently — And Comfortably

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: March 27, 2012

In many homes, especially older ones, duct systems have design and installation flaws that cause inefficiencies. This can affect your indoor comfort, leading to uneven heating or cooling in various

Posted in Air ducts, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged air leaks, conditioned air, energy savings, heating and cooling, hvac contractor, insulation, Northern Virginia and Maryland | Leave a comment

Home Heating System Basics

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: November 22, 2011

You might not know it, but there’s far more to your heating system than just your furnace. It’s actually comprised of three elementary components, which all work together to keep

Posted in Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality | Also tagged afue rating, furnace, home heating system, indoor temperature, Northern Virginia and Maryland | Leave a comment

The Ductless Mini-Split: A Neat Little System For Some Not-So-Usual Situations

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: October 13, 2011

Conventional forced-air heating and cooling systems are not always the most efficient or cost-effective solution for all situations. It may not be practical, or possible, to install ductwork. Or it

Posted in Air Conditioning | Also tagged ductless mini-splits, northern virginia and maryland areas, radiant heating | Leave a comment

Maintaining A Heat Pump: Your Nine-Point Checklist

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: October 4, 2011

As the time approaches for your heat pump to switch from cooling to heating mode, make sure that your equipment is operating efficiently and safely by engaging an HVAC professional

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged air flow, air leaks, comfort settings, energy efficiency, heat pump, heat pumps, hvac contractor, hvac system, hvac technician, Maryland, northern virginia, preventive maintenance | Leave a comment

Energy-Saving Tips To Get Home Equipment Ready For Winter

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: September 1, 2011

Winter will be soon be stretching across Northern Virginia and it’s therefore important to make sure your HVAC system is ready for the low temperatures arriving with it. Here are

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air Filters, Energy Evaluations, Heating, NATE, Preventive Maintenance, Programmable Thermostats, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Thermostats | Also tagged air leaks, conditioned air, energy bill, energy saving tips, energy savings, energy use, furnace, hvac contractor, hvac system, Maryland, nate, northern virginia, preventive maintenance, programmable thermostat, reputable contractor, seal air | Leave a comment

A Radiant System: Comfort And Energy Efficiency From The Ground Up

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 26, 2011

Radiant floor heating provides a different way of heating your home. The panels in the floor are heated directly, thus warming your home like a radiator. There are three different types

Posted in Energy Evaluations, Furnaces, Heating, Service & Maintenance, Technicians, Thermostats | Also tagged boiler, energy efficiency, floor heating systems, furnace, heated floors, radiant floor heating, radiant floor heating systems, radiant floors, radiant heating, radiant system, solar water heaters, thermostats | Leave a comment

A Ductless Mini-Split System Can Make Sense In Your New Construction — Here’s Why

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: July 19, 2011

When you are adding on to a home, it may be hard to properly cool or heat new rooms with your HVAC system’s existing ductwork. In such cases, a ductless

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Energy Evaluations, Heating, Ventilation | Also tagged air handling units, comfort solutions, ductless mini split, ductless system, energy conservation, hvac system, mini splits, northern virginia area, split system, split systems | Leave a comment

UV-Light System: A Key Component Of Your Clean-Air Strategy

By Shawn Mitchell | Published: June 28, 2011

Bacteria, mold and viruses are present from the poles to the tropics, and northern Virginia is no exception. It is not realistically possible to completely avoid exposure to these microorganisms,

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air ducts, Air Filters, Filtration, Heating, IAQ – Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Service & Maintenance, UV Lights, Ventilation | Also tagged air conditioner, airborne particles, hvac components, hvac equipment, northern virginia, utility bills | Leave a comment

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