Key Takeaways Why Does Indoor Air Feel Stale in Winter? In spring and fall, a lot of homes get accidental fresh air. People open doors and windows. A few mild days roll in, and the house breathes a little. In the winter, most buildings are sealed up tight. This means your indoor air is affected […]
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Key Takeaways How Cold Do Virginia Winters Really Get? Virginia winters are not like New England’s, but they are not mild either. Most winter days hover between the 30s and 40s, with occasional drops into the teens during cold snaps. That range matters because heating systems behave very differently at moderate cold versus deep cold.
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Key Takeaways Why Does My Building Have Hot and Cold Spots? Uneven heating is the most common winter complaint we hear from Charlottesville businesses. One room feels just right, while the next is too cold or too hot, and someone is always adjusting the thermostat, hoping for a fix. In small commercial spaces, uneven heating
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Key Takeaways What Makes Underground Water Lines Act Up in Cold Weather? Many homeowners think of frozen pipes as something that happens inside, like in a crawl space. But buried water lines are different because the ground around them plays a big role. As temperatures go up and down, the soil expands and contracts. If
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Key Takeaways Some HVAC problems are perfect Saturday projects, others can snowball into bigger bills or safety risks if you guess wrong. The trick is knowing where simple maintenance ends and professional diagnostics begin. This guide from The Otter Guys lays out what you can safely do yourself, when to call, and how to avoid
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Key Takeaways If your home does not feel as comfortable as it used to, you might not think to check your thermostat first. However, an old, inaccurate, or poorly placed thermostat can waste energy and make your whole system work harder than it should. Upgrading to a modern, properly programmed thermostat is one of the
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Key Takeaways As temperatures drop here in Virginia, we tend to close our windows and run the heat more often. This can quickly make the air inside your home feel stale, trapping dust, pollen, pet dander, and leftover summer humidity. The good news is that with a few simple steps, like changing your filters, adding
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Key Takeaways Buying an older home in Central Virginia can be exciting, but the plumbing is often a mystery. Behind those classic walls and fixtures, you could have aging pipes, hidden leaks, or a sewer line that is just waiting for the next big storm to cause problems. That is why a thorough plumbing inspection
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Key Takeaways Charlottesville’s older homes have plenty of character, but their plumbing can sometimes cause weak showers, sputtering faucets, or appliances that just do not work as well as they should. If you have noticed your water pressure dropping, the solution could be a quick fix, or it might mean it is time to update
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Key Takeaways A musty, damp smell is more than a nuisance. It usually means moisture is hanging around where it should not, which can lead to comfort problems, higher energy bills, and in some cases, health concerns. The good news, your HVAC system can help fix what is causing the odor if you know where
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