HVAC Blogs

Why Your HVAC Smells When You Turn on the Heat for the First Time

Key Takeaway Turning on the heat for the first time often causes a smell. Yes, getting a whiff of burning dust is perfectly normal, but if it reeks like mold or burning plastic, it may need attention from a professional. However, if it gives off a sulfuric odor,...

How to Tell If Your Electrical Panel Is Overloaded: Warning Signs Every Hampton Roads Homeowner Should Know

Key Takeaways An overloaded electrical panel can increase your risk of having an electrical fire. If you are seeing frequent breaker trips, a warm panel or outlets, flickering lights, smelling burning, or hearing buzzing, it may be time to upgrade your panel. Hampton...

How Tree Roots Damage Underground Plumbing

Trees vs. plumbing? The trees tend to win. Tree roots not uncommonly invade your underground plumbing, causing all kinds of problems. Properly-installed lines should be impervious to tree root damage, but older houses are often vulnerable. And trees can do a lot of...

Hard Water in Hampton Roads: 4 Signs Your Plumbing Is Suffering

What is Hard Water? According to the USGS, the term hard water refers to water that is high in certain minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals accumulated in the water long before it reached your indoor plumbing. Running deep through the soil, water...