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Here’s what to do with polybutylene pipes in your home. Chances are, if you’re reading this blog, you: a) know you have Gray Poly pipes in your property and b) know it’s an issue. If you’re not sure what they are or what the issue is with them, then keep reading because we’re going to…
What would it cost to replace ALL the items that are plugged into an electrical outlet in your home? Relying on power strips and crossed fingers to defend your valuable appliances and electronics during a storm or electrical surge can be a costly mistake. Not only is a power surge an inconvenience, but did you…
When things start to cool down, and you turn on the heater, you may find your home feeling excessively dry. Dry air is more than an inconvenience. It can actually affect your health and your home. If your air isn't balanced with the proper amount of moisture, it can enable viruses to linger longer in the air,…
Our calendar is filling up fast. Don't wait! If you are a Comfort Club program member, you have a pre-paid spot, let's get you on the calendar to get a heating system check up. Not a CC member? You can still schedule a 1x Heating Inspection to make sure everything is in good working order.…
(Cue dramatic sound effect) Hot water on demand is a luxury most of us don’t want to do without. When your water heater refuses to do its main job, give us a call. We will come by and give it a good talking to, and do our best to get it back to heating your…
Heating and cooling units are expensive investments and are vital in the enjoyment of your home. Your HVAC system as a whole is a complex piece of machinery with many parts working in unison to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. When any of the components start to fail or…
Over the years, people have become more skeptical about why they need indoor air products and if they even work. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) products are often seen as unnecessary, which isn't really true. Some people believe they're just scams. With the spread of COVID-19 changing how we live our daily lives, more IAQ products…
With the summer months finally starting to move in, the bitter chill of the winter is being left behind, and we’re getting enough sun at the weekends to roll out the BBQ! We’re all delighted to be out in the spring sun, but what does this mean for our pipes and outdoor plumbing after a…
The summer is fast approaching, and we'll soon (hopefully!) be having barbecues with our loved ones and enjoying the fresh air. There's nothing better than relaxing in a lounge chair while the summer sun hangs in the sky. Nothing could ruin a perfect summer's day, right? Well, a bad plumbing problem could, and during the…
It's a hot summer's day in Northern Virginia, and suddenly your AC stops working! You walk outside and take a look at your AC to find that it's covered in ice! You've got yourself a frozen AC system. Not to worry, all you have to do is turn it off and leave it to melt.…