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Plumbing Project Spotlight Have you ever considered going tankless? Not only are they more compact, but they are more energy efficient than a conventional water heater. Our client, a Richmond homeowner, called upon us for water heater installation after choosing this Navien tankless model for their home, and look how inconspicuous it is in their storage […]

Plumbing Project Spotlight If you’ve only ever used Carroll Plumbing & Heating Inc. for plumbing repair, you’re missing out! Our bathroom plumbing installations are just as impressive. This recent project job trimmed out a new shower, toilet, tub and vanity for a home in Glen Allen, VA. Whether you’re faced with closet-sized bathrooms in your […]

Heating and cooling systems are inefficient enough without regular maintenance and tune-ups. What if we said you could be unknowingly contributing the poor performance of your HVAC system? Yes, you heard right. Beyond scheduling routine maintenance and doing your part by changing air filters, the very things you think are helping improve comfort and efficiency […]

Fall has arrived and we’re getting a taste of crisp breezes and fallen leaves. As we prepare to shut down the air conditioning and trade our open windows for cozy blankets by the fire, it’s important to give your HVAC system some attention. Maintenance and seasonal tune-ups at the onset of heating season is recommended […]

At Carroll Plumbing & Heating Inc. we’re impressed with how many of our customers have a good knowledge and understanding of their plumbing and HVAC systems. However, we all stumble upon questions or concerns at some point that lead us in search for more information.   Aside from basic maintenance tasks, plumbing is unfamiliar to […]

As a nation, we’re consuming more water than ever.  According to the EPA, the average American family of four uses 400 gallons of water per day.  While consumption doesn’t pose an immediate threat to our environment, it certainly impacts future fresh water supply, water resources planning as well as our energy bills.  Water is one […]

If at any point you’ve purchased new heating and cooling equipment, invested in routine service, or even regularly changed your air filters, you probably recognize the importance of an efficient, well-maintained HVAC system. It’s easy to forget the important role a thermostat plays in your system’s overall functionality and efficiency.  If the primary expectation from […]

This spring we’ve been lucky to have a long period of HVAC system inactivity.  However, cooling season has now arrived and you’re probably preparing your home for air conditioning (if you haven’t done so already).  This is usually accompanied by best practices for saving money and shortcuts for reaching comfortable temperatures faster.  In an effort […]

According to research from the Department of Energy the average home has enough air leakage to make up a two foot square hole in a wall—this is the equivalent of leaving a window open for a full 24 hours. We’re hearing about energy efficiency, consumption and the condition of our environment more with each day. […]

HVAC systems thrive on the downtime offered in between heating and cooling season.  However, the optimal time to turn on the air conditioning is before you actually need to, and that time is now! Testing out your air conditioning is recommended before high temperatures arrive in Central Virginia.  Whether your system works fine, or you’ve […]