Switching 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.
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Howell’s Heating and Air, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year.
Continue ReadingMost people do not realize how pivotal the HVAC air filter is to both their homes and their HVAC systems.
Continue ReadingWe at Howell’s Heating & Air want you to be comfortable at home; you deserve to be! Here are seven furnace problems that could be causing uneven heat.
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