Is Your Heating System Ready To Take On The Cold?
With all the back-to-school supplies hitting the shelves, we are starting to prepare for fall and the winter months ahead. The last thing you must worry about as you juggle your new schedule and after-school activities is your heating system failing when you need it the most. While we have been having fun in the […]
How An Electrical Monitoring System Can Increase Your Safety!
The safety of your home is big deal, and one of the most dangerous components of it is the electrical system. Most issues are happening behind the walls, making it impossible to know there’s a problem until it happens! At F.H. Furr, when we perform annual electrical inspections for our customers, we recommend installing an […]
Is Your House Prepared For A Power Outage?
Unfortunately, power outages are occurring more often than ever before in Northern Virginia and Maryland area. The longer the lights are out, the more harm it does. What an inconvenience. Now you have to figure out how to store your food, keep cell phones charged, and kids calm while sitting in the dark. Luckily there […]
Fun Facts About Your Dishwasher
Your dishwasher is one of the best appliances in your home….but do you really know your dishwasher? Here are four dishwasher facts that may make you see your appliance in a different light. Synopsis of the Above Infographic Run your dishwasher at night to save money. A dishwasher typically uses less water than washing dishes […]
5 HVAC MYTHS – BUSTED!
With all the information on the internet these days, it’s hard to determine what’s actually true! So here are 5 HVAC myths that we’ve officially busted so that you never need to wonder again! MYTH 1: There’s no need to change your HVAC system’s filters regularly. Busted: Dirty filters can cause up to 10% increase […]
D.I.Y Tips For Pipe Insulation
Are Window A/C Units Leaving You With High Electric Bills?
We all know that summer heat can be brutal, and without air conditioning, it’s downright dangerous. For homeowners whose HVAC systems have recently bit the dust, the thought of installing a central air conditioning system can seem overwhelming, expensive, and time-consuming. You might think that utilizing a window unit is cheaper, easier to install, and […]
Easy Way To Clean Grout!
When Replacing Your HVAC Equipment, Remember These 3 Tips!
One of the biggest mistakes people can make when getting a new HVAC system is buying the wrong size equipment! The Department of Energy states that a large percentage of people who replace their heating and air conditioning systems end up installing the wrong size equipment. The results from the wrong size equipment are scary: high […]
Two Reasons Your AC May Stop Working This Summer
Your air conditioning unit is like a marathon runner. It has demands to meet, no matter how rigorous the obstacles are. One of the worst things that can happen during the heat of summer is an AC breakdown. How Do Air Conditioners Work? The most common central cooling system is a split system, which includes […]
