January has a way of making houses feel quieter. No open windows. No lawn noise. Just you, your coffee, and suddenly… bang. Or rattle. Or a sound that definitely wasn’t there last winter. When the furnace starts “talking,” most homeowners notice. And once you notice it, you can’t un-hear it. The good news is this: not every furnace noise…
The end of the year has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute, we’re helping a homeowner through a January heating breakdown. The next, we’re closing the calendar on another full year of service calls, early mornings, late nights, and a lot of front doors opened. Before we step fully into the new year, we want to…
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…
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…
