The Holiday Heating Survival Guide: How to Keep Guests Warm Without Overworking Your Furnace If there’s ever a time your furnace feels the pressure, it’s the holidays. Doors opening every five minutes, a house full of people who all run at different temperatures, and a system that suddenly has to work harder than it has…
Summary Heating your home in winter often costs more than anything else on your utility bill. This article breaks down the most effective ways to lower those costs. It covers how heat escapes from homes, which systems may be running inefficiently, and what upgrades or small changes can reduce waste. Key Takeaway Most homes lose…
Summary Short cycling is when a heating or cooling system turns on and off more often than usual. It can happen with air conditioners, furnaces, or heat pumps. This article explains what causes short cycling, how it affects system performance, and what options are available if it becomes a concern. Key Takeaway Short cycling can…
Most homeowners don’t give much thought to their heating system until something goes wrong. Maybe the furnace stops working, the bills keep climbing, or the house just doesn’t stay warm enough in the winter. When that happens, the question of what to replace it with suddenly becomes urgent. For decades, the comparison was simple: electric…
Looking to avoid surprise breakdowns and high heating bills this winter? This guide offers a complete fall HVAC maintenance checklist to help you prepare your heating and cooling system for colder weather. From expert-backed fall HVAC maintenance tips to simple DIY tasks and professional check-up essentials, we cover everything you need to keep your HVAC…
What’s the one event that brings together locals, visitors, artists, athletes, and families in Virginia Beach every year? The answer is the Neptune Festival of Virginia Beach, one of the East Coast’s most celebrated festivals and a tradition that’s been part of the community for over 50 years. Every September, this festival transforms the Virginia…
