HVAC Blogs

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...

Meet our Ugliest HVAC Giveaway Winner!

  Meet our Winner - Arnitra!     Arnitra, of Newport News, had a 50-year-old HVAC unit she belovedly named Maxine. After a long run as a team, it was time to say out with old and in with the new! Goodbye, Maxine… the 50-year-old AC unit! After decades...

Spring Power Surges: How to Protect Your Home’s Electrical System

Key takeaways Spring power surges in Hampton Roads are often caused by storms, lightning, and rising humidity, putting your home’s electrical system at risk. Protect your home by installing whole-house surge protection, maintaining your HVAC system, monitoring warning...