What Are the Different Types of Furnaces? Photo of a couple sitting on the sofa, playing with their dog.

What Are the Different Types of Furnaces?

October 15, 2025

This winter, you’re hoping to have a brand new furnace to keep you warm. But there are so many furnaces to choose from. You’re left wondering, which is the right one for your Ashland home?

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Why Is My AC Short Cycling?

September 30, 2025

Short cycling can be triggered by a variety of issues, ranging from simple maintenance oversights to more serious mechanical problems.

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How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

September 15, 2025

Unless you’re an HVAC professional—like the team at Howell’s Heating & Air you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your air conditioner or how it works.

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Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling. Mid adult couple filling document in the kitchen at home.

Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

August 29, 2025

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older house is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Howell’s Heating & Air to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

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3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave. Photo of a black air conditioning unit installed outside of a brick home.

3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

August 15, 2025

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Ashland as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Virginia.

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

July 30, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Virginia home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

July 15, 2025

The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill. We take energy efficiency seriously.

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Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-Up

June 30, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.

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How Can You Manage Your Home’s Humidity?

June 16, 2025

Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your Virginia home’s relative indoor humidity.

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Why Is a Commercial AC Tune-Up Important? A technician working on a commercial air conditioner.

Why Is a Commercial AC Tune-Up Important?

May 30, 2025

Businesses in Richmond rely heavily on their commercial air conditioning systems to maintain a comfortable environment for employees, customers, and equipment.

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