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Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning is always eager to educate our Arlington area customers on heating and cooling home care. Whether you have an AC, furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini split, we want you to get the most out of your investment. Continue Reading
Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in McLean. It’s easy to bump things like an air conditioner tune-up down the priority list, both in terms of time and money. It’s very likely you have higher priorities requiring more urgent attention than an air conditioner that seems to be working just fine. Continue Reading
Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information. Continue Reading
Should 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. Continue Reading
Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety! Continue Reading
A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Virginia home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of your home but can also lower your energy bills. Continue Reading
You deserve the most comfort at the best price in your Virginia home or business. You want reliable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) at reasonable prices. You want fresh, clean air so you and your loved ones can enjoy a healthy home. Try going ductless. A ductless system, or mini split, adds comfort to your home without the hassle of having to extend your ductwork. For new construction, additions, retrofits, and remodeling projects, a ductless system is your perfect heating and cooling solution. At Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning, we offer whole-house solutions that help you get the most out of your HVAC investment while adding value to your Alexandria home. We believe you should have complete control when it comes to your indoor comfort, safety, and health. Continue Reading
Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work. Our team at Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning wants you to understand the concept of short cycling, why it can be harmful and costly, what causes the problem, and what you can do about it. Continue Reading
If you’re struggling with the question of whether or not to buy a new furnace in Arlington, our professionals are here to help. Our Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning team has years of experience with a wide selection of furnace makes and models. Here are some warning signs it may be time to start saving for a new furnace. Continue Reading
While an air-conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Virginia home and how much fuel is wasted. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the unit is. Typically the ratings or percentages you’ll see on new furnaces range from 80 to 100 percent (contingent upon the fuel type of furnace being rated). If a furnace has an AFUE of 80 percent, this means the furnace converts 80 percent of the fuel to heat your house, while the remaining 20 percent is lost, usually out the chimney. Continue Reading
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