Create The Home Of Your Dreams in 2019
Make 2019 the year that you finally get to live in the home of your dreams! Once you are clear on what you want to accomplish within your home (or if you’ve got no idea at all), there is only one thing left to do, carry out! Whether you’re looking to renovate your master bedroom, […]
How the Holidays Can Wreak Havoc on Your Plumbing System
It’s officially the most wonderful time of year, but the most wonderful time can quickly become the worst time when it comes to your home’s plumbing system, if you’re not careful. With much of the season revolving around meal prepping and socializing at home, it’s no surprise that most plumbing disasters strike during the holidays. […]
Winter Is Coming: How to Prepare Your Furnace
Your home is all decked out for the holidays, presents are under the tree, and your house is warm and toasty, but it is all too often that we forget about what allows for us to enjoy a warm, cozy home. It’s your furnace! A furnace works by blowing heated air through ducts that then […]
Five Simple (But Important) Steps to Prepare Your Home For Winter
This winter is expected to be a cold, snowy one, with two-to-three major snow storms in the forecast. Have you winterized your home yet? According to WTOP News, the predicated snowfall totals of 25 to 35 inches for much of the D.C. area and surrounding areas. Winterizing your home for the cold months ahead, not […]
How EnviroAire IAQ's UV-C Air Purifier Affects Your Home And Health
Did you know that indoor air is often 5x more polluted than even the dirtiest outdoor air? Fortunately, there’s a solution, EnviroAire IAQ UV! EnviroAire IAQ UV-C Whole Home Purification System works continuously in the central air system to purify the air, eliminating viruses, dust, odors, mold spores, tobacco smoke, pet dander, germs, and toxic […]
What IS A Preferred Partner Plan?
What’s different about F.H. Furr’s service plans… If you give any home services company a call and ask them about a service plan, they’ll give you a lowdown of the plan that they’ve put in place for their customers. Sometimes it includes quicker service, or deals on parts, it can include warranties or guarantees, and […]
Why Your Fall Allergies Could Be Worse In Your Home
Fall is in the air, which means seasonal allergies are also. Too many people think they can avoid their symptoms simply by staying in their homes, but the reality is that the air you breathe outside is likely cleaner than your indoor air. Your home’s air quality might be poor due to a lack of […]
Ask F.H. Furr: How Do I Find the Best Plumbing Company?
Question submitted by Danny B. in Fairfax, VA. If you’re reading this blog, you’ve already found the best plumber in Fairfax, VA. But in case you aren’t convinced – or if you live in, say, Texas, we’ll tell you how to find the best plumber in your area. Ask for referrals: People who have received either […]
Flood Protection: Sump Pump Edition!
If you check the weather daily, then you’ve probably seen that rain and thunderstorms are here to stay in the weeks to come! Although we all love a good summer thunderstorm now and again, there are a few things that make these little tantrums of nature unpopular with most people. These things include getting stuck […]
How do I Change my Cooling System Air Filter?
Question Submitted by Angie L. Gainesville, VA : “How do I change my HVAC air filter?” Maybe it started out feeling a little stuffy, so you turned the A/C up higher… Then you noticed that after a couple of hours it still stayed at a balmy 74 degrees. You didn’t panic, you turned to the […]
