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Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

December 30, 2025

Homeowners in Henrico County, VA, generally favor heat pumps for their energy efficiency and dual heating and cooling capabilities.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) This Winter

5 Tips to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) This Winter

December 15, 2025

Cold winter weather is the perfect excuse to seal your home tight, dial up the thermostat, and burrow under a thermal blanket. You will undoubtedly stay warm if you take those steps, but you might also trap pollutants, allergens, and airborne particles in your Richmond, home.

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Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control. Condensation on the inside of a window.

Why You Need Whole-House Humidity Control

November 30, 2025

Everyone knows temperature plays a vital role in comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up? A heat pump covered in ice.

Why Is My Heat Pump Freezing Up?

November 15, 2025

Ever walked outside and noticed your heat pump coated in ice—even when it’s not cold out?

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Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Commercial Building

October 31, 2025

According to the US EIA, heating alone can account for approximately 32 percent of energy costs in a typical office setting.

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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

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

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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