At 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.
Continue ReadingPrepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Virginia not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather. Tackling this important chore is easier than raking leaves or cleaning gutters when you call the heating and cooling experts at Howell’s Heating & Air.
Continue ReadingWhen all the pieces are in good condition and work in harmony, the only sounds you will hear will be the quiet hum of a motor and whisper of air as it exits registers in your Virginia home.
Continue ReadingIf you decide it’s time to upgrade to a new cooling system—you’re in luck. Air conditioners have become much more efficient in the past five years, thanks to new industry advances and stricter energy standards.
Continue ReadingOur team at Howell’s Heating and Air wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.
Continue ReadingIt’s summertime in Virginia. The team at Howell’s Heating & Air hopes you find time to relax with friends and family, taking in the beautiful sunny days.
Continue ReadingDoes an air conditioner (AC) help with allergies? In one word, yes. Actually two words, yes if. If you properly maintain the air conditioner. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control its humidity, which are both helps in the allergy world.
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