In today’s world, you want to know the indoor air you breathe is clean. At Howell’s Heating & Air, we can help improve your Ashland company’s indoor air quality (IAQ) for your employees and customers alike. Our professionals can provide various options to help enhance your building’s ventilation and purify your air.
Continue ReadingA major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.
Continue ReadingAccording to ENERGY STAR®, the average commercial building wastes 30 percent of the energy it consumes.
Continue ReadingFew things in life can be more frustrating than your air conditioner malfunctioning over the summer—but it can and does happen. Luckily, Howell’s Heating & Air has solutions to help keep you from boiling!
Continue ReadingShould you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up. Deciding on the ideal time to replace your air conditioning system in Ashland can be a…
Continue ReadingWhat do you think of when you hear about air pollution? You might immediately imagine a giant cloud of smoke, cars spewing exhaust, or a trash incinerator––but have you ever thought about your own home in Ashland? The reality is airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air…
Continue ReadingAt Howell’s Heating & Air, we take the safety of our customers in Virginia seriously. That’s why we want you to know how to spot a cracked heat exchanger.
Continue ReadingOn average, adults spend nearly all their time indoors at work or at home. In fact, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports this amount of time reaches upwards of 90 percent for most people.
Add it all up, and you just can’t stress enough the importance of good indoor air quality.
Continue ReadingIs your furnace blowing air without pause? If so, you’re probably feeling a bit concerned. First, your Henrico County house most likely feels like an oven. On top of that, your utility bill will be considerably higher with your furnace constantly running. Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at Howell’s Heating & Air see frequently, so you don’t need to worry.
Continue ReadingSwitching the setting to On will leave your HVAC fan continuously running, even after your system reaches a targeted temperature. The Auto setting, on the other hand, means the fan will only run while your system is actively heating or cooling the air inside your Virginia home or business.
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