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We tend to not think about our cooling equipment until we kick it on those first few warm spring days.  If you’ve been neglecting preventative maintenance and don’t have seasonal tune-ups performed, you’ll be lucky if your system works properly and efficiently as we inch closer towards cooling season!  Maybe you brush off the idea […]

A home’s plumbing system is a complex network of pipes, drains, valves, fittings and fixtures, all connected to provide water supply and wastewater removal.  When you think of a problem occurring within the system, the worst usually comes to mind—a leaking water heater, a burst pipe or a sewage backup.  We get many phone calls […]

Preventative maintenance is critical to the performance and longevity of every HVAC system. Just like cars require oil changes to run properly, HVAC systems need tuning up to operate efficiently. Regular service is important for a number of reasons. Perhaps the most significant is that routine maintenance detects problems before they become major, costly repairs. […]

With the holidays behind us and temperatures feeling much more seasonal it’s time to admit that it’s finally winter in Central Virginia!  Although by now you’re probably ready for colder temperatures, and maybe even the potential for some Richmond snowfall, it’s important not to forget some basic tasks that should be tended to around your […]

It’s a common household tragedy—accidentally dropping something down the drain.  One of the most frequent items to slip into a wet, mucky oblivion is jewelry.  Whether it’s an engagement ring, wedding band, earring or other sentimental, valuable and oftentimes expensive piece of jewelry, the initial reaction is pure panic.   Unfortunately, this mishap happens easier than […]

Now is the time homeowners are thinking about turning on their heat, if they haven’t done so already. Although we’re still enjoying fall, it’s important to make sure your equipment is ready for heating season.    Fall is the optimum time Heating systems have hibernated through the spring and summer while air conditioning plays a […]

Many homeowners place HVAC maintenance under the “if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” umbrella. Preventative maintenance for HVAC systems is more important than most homeowners realize. With many of our customers who are new to regular maintenance, it usually only takes one visit for them to recognize the significance of preventative services.    The […]

Fall is right around the corner and now presents the most advantageous time to provide some much needed service to your HVAC system. Now that we’re trading air conditioning for open windows and doors, but it won’t be long before we depend on an efficient heating system to keep us comfortable. There is no better […]

High temperatures and humidity have been felt all summer long in Virginia, but believe it or not, fall is right around the corner.  Soon we’ll be trading air conditioning for open windows and sprinklers for rakes. As summer winds down, now is the time to start thinking about how to prepare your home for the […]

Most plumbing issues are high priority and require immediate attention.  Clogged drains certainly rank high on this list.   Shower, tub, kitchen or bathroom sink, blocked drains are an inconvenience that create a nasty mess.  While most blockages are easily fixed by digging in, around and removing contents causing the clog, drain issues that go on […]