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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

January 31, 2025

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.

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What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

January 15, 2025

Our 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.

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Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming? Water running from tap into kitchen sink.

Why Is My Garbage Disposal Humming?

December 31, 2024

Have 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?

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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

December 16, 2024

Wintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

November 30, 2024

One 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.

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How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

November 15, 2024

The 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.

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

October 30, 2024

Here 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.

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5 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair. Service and repair of gas tankless water heater concept.

5 Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair

October 15, 2024

But 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:

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How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace? Group of friends having a joyful weekend. They are sitting on the floor, eating, drinking and talking.

How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

September 30, 2024

Let’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!

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Thermostat 101 Basics. A woman changing the temperature on her thermostat.

Thermostat 101 Basics

September 15, 2024

In 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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