October 2, 2025 | Waynesboro, VA

We completed our standard maintenance protocol which focuses on: 1) Safety, 2) Function and, 3) Efficiency. In short, we clean all coils. We verify all capacitors, motors and safeties are functioning properly and we test them against manufacturer specifications. We confirm proper airflow. We verify refrigerant charge. After the system is tuned, ...

October 2, 2025 | Schuyler, VA

We completed a negative pressure blower door test. We followed the specified procedure on this well-built and well-sealed home. The home met the Code requirement easily.But they had not finished installing the front door weatherseal and the deadbolt and handle, so I wanted to see how much tighter this ...

October 1, 2025 | Keswick, VA

We installed an Aprilaire Steam Humidifier to her system. At peak demand this steam humidifier can add up to 30 gallons of humidity to her home. To ensure this system works at peak efficiency and capacity, we added a new water line with shut-off and a new, dedicated electric circuit. We ...

September 29, 2025 | Belvedere, VA

We confirmed availability and price since the original installer never registered the system warranty. With approval we secured the coil and returned on Monday to replace the coil. We recovered any remaining refirgerant, tested for acid contamination, removed and replaced the filter drier and installed the new coil. Per ...

September 18, 2025 | Charlottesville, VA

We performed out standard furnace tune-up - verifying safe function with carbon monoxide checks inside the home and proper operation of the furnace and all furnace safeties. We also confirmed proper condensate drainage and airflow. We identified that the filters being used are too restrictive and made a recommendation ...

September 17, 2025 | Johnson Village, VA

We installed a Reme Halo Zero, no ozone, air purifier to his system. This system uses hydrogen peroxide ions (don't hold me to explaining the science correctly) to neutralize odors, bacteria, viruses, molds and mildews inside the home. What's awesome about this product is that a Reme Halo treats the ...

September 17, 2025 | Ruckersville, VA

We completed a tune-up as planned on the systems - no major problems as these are new systems. We did find that the furnace flue and fresh air had been cut in the crawl / cellar space during a recent deck build. We turned off the gas so that the furnace ...

September 15, 2025 | Keswick, VA

We completed our standard fall heat pump maintenance - cleaning coils, verifying capacitor microfarads, amperage draws and voltage to motors, cleanliness of indoor blower wheel, refrigerant charge and more. We focus on safety first, then proper function, then we optimize for efficiency.

September 15, 2025 | Earlysville, VA

On the main level system, we found a failed capacitor and were able to return service quickly. We also completed the fall tune-up. The bedroom level heat pump showed a complete failure as the compressor no longer compresses so it does not deliver heating or cooling. We provided multiple repair ...

September 12, 2025 | Stony Point, VA

Modern press tools like the RLS fitting allow us to make this repair quickly and easily vs when brazing was our only option. We removed the bad section and used a press coupling to make the repair. We replaced the filter drier (a must when a refrigerant system is exposed ...

September 11, 2025 | Johnson Village, VA

Based on the limited service needs of the system, we did not recommend replacement at this time - we believe the system has several years of life left. We did recommend a deep clean of the blower wheel, a full maintenance, replacement of the duct board return riser and adding ...

September 10, 2025 | Earlysville, VA

We isolated the furnace the furnace from the rest of the gas system so we could return service to the water heater and stove. We then re-built a section of gas line to the furnace so that it did not impede movement in the mechanical room / storage room, making it ...

September 5, 2025 | Charlottesville, VA

We were able to schedule a call quickly and found a failed indoor motor. The unit was still covered under the standard 5 year manufacturer warranty - it had not been registered for the extended 10 year warranty - so we worked with the manufacturer to have a new motor delivered. ...

September 4, 2025 | Stony Point, VA

Blower Door tests are now required on new construction to demonstrate that the house is well sealed for energy efficiency. Depending on the level of leakage, we usually recommend, and Code requires, some type of mechanical ventilation such as a fresh air ventilator.We typically recommend an Energy Recovery Ventilator, ...

September 3, 2025 | Charlottesville, VA

We completed a combined heating and cooling maintenance after the first year of operation. So we checked heat pump operation in both modes and then checked the furnace for proper operation. We also answered some questions and made some adjustments based on the clients' observations about the system and ...