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We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Fairfax encounter problems with their home’s heating system. With the record-low temperatures and extreme conditions most of the country is currently experiencing, our Comfort Defender professionals want to share some insights and tips with you to keep your indoors cozy while Old Man Winter blusters away outdoors.
Continue ReadingOur team wants you to understand how your furnace works and what signs you can watch for to indicate it’s time for a replacement heating system.
Continue ReadingHave you ever just cleared the dinner table after a nice meal inside your Centreville, home and went to turn your garbage disposal on, only to hear it making an unusual humming sound?
Continue ReadingWintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.
Continue ReadingOne reason Virginia homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.
Continue ReadingThe average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.
Continue ReadingHere in Virginia, we’ve reached the season that makes you say, “Gosh, it’s so dark out. Is it really only six in the evening?” Before the days get too short, remember to check off heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance from your autumn to-do list.
Continue ReadingBut like any hardworking appliance, it can run into issues from time to time. Knowing the signs that your water heater needs repair can save you from a cold shower or a major plumbing disaster. Here are five key indicators from Comfort Defender that your water heater might be in trouble:
Continue ReadingLet’s face it—there’s never a good time for the heat to go out in your Virginia home. You certainly don’t want to wait until your heating system stops working for you to realize you need a replacement!
Continue ReadingIn the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change that’s different from the desired setting in your Reston home, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.
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