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Whether you’re looking to weather the warmer seasons in Culpeper, VA, or looking to boost the value of your home, selecting the right A/C unit is crucial…
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Regularly scheduled maintenance appointments for your HVAC units in Culpeper, VA, can help find and diagnose problems that would be otherwise unknown…
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When the temperatures in Culpeper, VA, head to the top of the thermometer, it’s not the time for your air conditioner (AC) to be on the blink. Regular annual maintenance on your AC will go a long way in preventing that situation from happening. Just as your car requires regular maintenance to keep running smoothly…
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A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat…
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If we mention the word boiler, do you know exactly what we mean? Or are you thinking of a furnace? Or of a hot water heater? Or are you not even sure? If you are confused, rest assured you are not alone. Our Able Heating & Air technicians run into many people here in the…
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Imagine in the middle of winter, coming home after a long day at work or school and settling down with your family after to do homework, or watch a movie and suddenly you realize your furnace blowing cold air out the vents! This could be prime time to panic, but don’t! Here are a few…
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If you’re in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a factor in your search. Luckily, the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating-and-cooling units. You might have seen mystical abbreviations like HSPF or SEER, but what do they actually mean? Well, here’s a guide…
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If your furnace isn’t heating your home like it used to, you may be wondering when do I need a new furnace instead of another repair. Aging systems often become less efficient, more expensive to maintain, and harder to rely on. Learning what to watch for can help you decide when replacement makes more sense…
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Heat, Cool and Off are the straightforward settings of one switch on many thermostats. What about the other switch, On or Auto? What’s the difference? On means the fan is going to run continuously, 24/7. Auto means that the fan will only run while the system is actively heating or cooling the air. The setting…
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With fall setting in here in Culpeper, VA, cooler temperatures will be here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ), and your IAQ directly affects your comfort in your home. In cooler weather, people tend to spend more time indoors at home, so it’s…
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