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? Photo of a hand in a yellow rubber glove, wiping a blue wall or table with a pink cloth.

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? A couple cooling off in front of a fan.

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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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

May 15, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Richmond, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

April 24, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Virginia! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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What Is an Air Handler? Service Man Working on Furnace.

What Is an Air Handler?

April 15, 2025

The same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.

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