Do Whole-Home Air Purifiers Actually Work?
Indoor air quality is influenced by many factors, including dust, pet dander, mold spores, and volatile organic compounds. Northern Virginia and DC residents, particularly in areas like Bethesda, Arlington, and Capitol Hill, often seek solutions to alleviate allergies and respiratory discomfort. Many turn to whole-home air purifiers, but do these truly make a difference? As […]
Spring Into Comfort: Optimize Your Smart Thermostat for the Season
Spring is a season of surprises — one day, it’s warm and sunny, and the next, you’re grabbing a sweater. With fluctuating temperatures, keeping your home comfortable can be a challenge. Luckily, a smart thermostat can do the heavy lifting for you and ensure your home is always at the optimal temperature. At F.H. Furr […]
Spring Allergies & How Your HVAC Can Help
It’s official — spring has sprung! While the sun is shining and the grass is getting greener, allergy sufferers are left sneezing due to the abundance of tree pollen, mold spores, and grass pollen in the air. Luckily, there are several tips homeowners can take to minimize the impact of spring allergies and improve their […]
Spring HVAC Checklist
Use Our Spring HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Ultimate Peace of Mind As the weather begins to warm up, many of us feel the need to do some spring cleaning, and the inside of your home isn’t the only thing that needs it. Here are nine ways to ensure your HVAC system stays in tiptop shape […]
Best Generac Generators for Your Home in 2025
Generac is a top choice for backup power. Known for making reliable, high-quality generators, they help homeowners stay ready for power outages. Whether you’re looking for a whole-home standby generator or a smaller portable unit, Generac offers a variety of options to meet your needs. What makes Generac stand out? Their generators are user-friendly, fuel-efficient, […]
Heat Tape vs. Heat Cables: Which To Use?
When the temperature dips, protecting your home from freezing is essential, especially the pipework of your plumbing system. This is where heat tape and heat cables come into play, but which is best to use? Below, F.H. Furr will help you decide which option is right for your home. Why Protecting Your Pipes From Freezing […]
Ask F.H. Furr: Is Ultraviolet Light Dangerous To Use in the Home?
Ask F.H. Furr: “I saw that you install UV light air purifiers. I always thought that UV rays are dangerous. Aren’t they a form of radiation? Are UV lights safe to use in the home?” — Carrie S., Fairfax, VA Recently, a customer asked this question to our service team. She was interested in an […]
Electrical Color Wire Meanings
Have you ever tried to upgrade a standard outlet to a USB outlet? Once you take the cover off, you’re inundated with a million multicolor wires. Well, we’ve put together an infographic to help you know which one is which. Knowing Wire Colors Can Really Save Time Green wires are typically for grounding. Black wires […]
Uncovering the Truth About Crawl Space Encapsulation
What’s Lurking in Your Crawl Space? What is a crawl space? It may not be a term you’d know off the top of your head, but it’s a part of your home, and it has the potential to be extremely harmful. A crawl space is located beneath many houses, is generally very small, and is […]
Best Home Remedies for Clogged Drains
Have you discovered a clog in your sink or tub drain? Don’t panic; it happens to the best of us. Clogged drains are extremely common in most households. Although some are worse than others, many are easy to fix with these home remedies. Drains get clogged for a number of reasons. Kitchen sinks succumb to […]
