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Is Your Heating System Ready for Fall?
The worst time for your heating system to malfunction is the middle of winter, but with a little preventative maintenance you can easily avoid a frustrating (and expensive) problem later this year. As summer ends and the weather starts to cool off, now is the best time to prepare your…
Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?
Though summer is still stubbornly sticking around here in the McLean area, it won’t be long now before you’ll be switching your thermostat from “cool” mode to “heat.” If you’ve recently scheduled your pre-season furnace maintenance, as you should, then you may have gotten a report back that tells you…
5 Reasons to Switch to an Electric Furnace
In Northern Virginia, oil and gas furnaces are quite common. However, for those looking for an alternative, an electric furnace might be the answer. If you are in need of a new furnace, you may want to consider switching from gas and oil to electric. Here are some reasons why. 1….
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Summer is almost over, and with the coming of fall comes thoughts of getting your home ready for winter. While “spring cleaning” is commonly tackled in the spring, fall is a time to focus on maintenance around your home. As the temperatures start to drop, here’s what you need to…
Gas vs. Electric Furnaces
Which Heating System Is Best for Your Home? Is the search for the “perfect” heating solution for your Northern Virginia home starting to feel a bit stressful? If so, that’s no surprise. There are tons of options in the modern HVAC market, and even finding a furnace can be somewhat…
Should I Install a Boiler or Furnace?
Fall is finally officially here, and many homeowners in Northern Virginia are heaving a huge sigh of relief. But we’re only out of the woods for a short bit, and winter is on the way! Wondering whether installing a new boiler or a furnace would meet your heating needs best this…
Why Is My Gas Furnace Leaking?
You’ve likely encountered your fair share of heating system troubles over the years. A clank or squeal here, a breakdown there; it’s all fairly common every now and then. But what on earth could be making your gas furnace leak water? The answers are surprisingly simple, and the certified team…
Is Your Heating System Prepared for the Fall?
It might not feel like it at the moment, but summer is on the way out! Though this might mean less pool time, we honestly aren’t sad to see it go. But the end of one season means the start of another, and fall is fairly short. Before you know…
Fall HVAC Maintenance Checklist
When fall finally comes around, the collective sigh of relief here in Northern Virginia seems like it can be heard state-wide. But fall is quite short and winter will be knocking on the door soon after! Is your furnace system ready to take on everything the rest of the year…
Why Does My Furnace Keep Turning On and Off?
Most homeowners adopt an “out of sight, out of mind” approach with their heating and cooling equipment, and rightly so. Aside from scheduling annual maintenance, and regular changing of the air filter, there’s not much else to be done—or is there? While it takes a great degree of skill and training…
Conserving Energy Around the Holidays
Holiday celebrations combined with the cold winter months often result in high utility bills—which can be a major burden around the holidays. At John Nugent & Sons, we understand that no one wants to spend their hard earned money on utility bills. But there are some ways you can maximize…
Why Is My Northern Virginia Home Heating Unevenly?
Whether you live in a multi-level home or a one bedroom apartment, you might experience hot spots throughout different rooms. From cracks in window sealing to improper insulation to dirty air filters—there are many reasons why you could experience poor air circulation. If you notice some rooms in your home…
4 Ways to Reduce Your Utility Bills This Winter
When the cold Northern Virginia winter arrives, you instinctively turn up the temperature in your home—which also causes the numbers on your electric bill to rise. Although keeping your family warm is your top priority, it can be costly! In order to help reduce costs, John Nugent & Sons has…
My Gas Furnace Won’t Ignite
Here at John Nugent & Sons, we routinely receive phone calls from residents of Fairfax, Arlington, Reston, and throughout Northern VA who say something to the extent of “my gas furnace won’t ignite.” We’re in the middle of the cold season, which makes your gas furnace the most important appliance in your…
Knowing When to Repair or Replace Your Heater
Dealing with frustrating heater problems in Arlington, Centreville, Reston or anywhere in Northern Virginia can be a nightmare, especially considering the cold temperatures we get in this area. Here at John Nugent & Sons, we specialize in providing VA heating repair services, and we want to help you recognize the…
How Heat Pumps Work
Curious about how heat pumps work? You’ve come to the right place! As a leading service provider of heat pump installation in Virginia, John Nugent & Sons can explain exactly how this cooling and heating system operates. Yes, you read that correctly. A heat pump is both a cooling and…
Signs You Might Have Heat Pump Trouble
Heat pumps are an energy-efficient way to both heat and cool your home. Like any other HVAC equipment, heat pumps require proper maintenance. Small problems that are not addressed in a timely manner can lead to expensive compressor problems later on. There are several heat pump trouble signs you should…
Heat Pump Tax Credit
Here at John Nugent & Sons, our phone lines have been busy ever since Congress passed the “fiscal cliff” avoidance legislation on Jan. 2, 2013. The measure reinstated 25C tax credits for highly efficient HVAC and water heating equipment. The legislation retroactively extends the HVAC tax credits that expired in…
Heat Pump Blowing Cold Air: Is This a Heat Pump Problem?
If you use a heat pump in Virginia, after a while you may have the same concern we’ve heard among some of our customers in Arlington, Centreville and Reston — your heat pump seems to be blowing cold air. This doesn’t occur too often in the Northern Virginia area, but…
Using Your Heat Pump for Cooling
When you think of cooling your home in the summer, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? It’s probably an air conditioning unit. The expert HVAC technicians at John Nugent & Sons are here to tell you that’s not your only option! Believe it or not, heat pumps…
My Heater is Not Heating
Is your heater not heating? This is obviously one of the more common heating problems—and one you should fix immediately considering how cold it can get in Arlington, Centreville, Reston, and all throughout Virginia during the winter months. As a leading VA heating repair service provider, John Nugent & Sons…
Should I Clean My Air Ducts?
If you have a forced-air heating or cooling system in your Northern Virginia home, the condition of your ductwork should be a concern for you. Dirt, dust, pollen, animal dander, and other airborne contaminants are pulled into your ductwork every time you turn your heating or cooling system on. These…
Fixing Excessive Gas Furnace Noise
Are you dealing with excessive gas furnace noise? Squealing and squeaking noises coming from your furnace can become a real pain, and you don’t want to have to deal with this throughout the winter months. Here at John Nugent & Sons, we’re experts at gas furnace troubleshooting in Arlington, Centreville,…
High Efficiency Furnace Tax Credit
As part of the legislation designed to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” Congress passed a measure, signed into law by President Obama on Jan. 2, 2013, that reinstated 25C tax credits for highly efficient HVAC and water heating equipment. The legislation extends the HVAC tax credits that expired in 2011 from…
My Furnace Is Not Heating Optimally!
Is your furnace not heating optimally? If your furnace isn’t working at maximum capacity to heat your Arlington, Centreville or Reston home, there are some steps you can take on your own to try and solve the problem. We offer VA furnace installation services, and we know what it takes…
Signs You Need Furnace Repair
Most homeowners will only call for furnace repair when their furnace has completely stopped working. However, there are other signs to look for that indicate a malfunctioning furnace. In addition to mechanical failure, there can be various indications that you need furnace maintenance or possibly furnace replacement. If your furnace displays…
My Furnace Is Not Heating Optimally!
Is your furnace not heating optimally? If your furnace isn’t working at maximum capacity to heat your Arlington, Centreville or Reston home, there are some steps you can take on your own to try and solve the problem. We offer VA furnace installation services, and we know what it takes…
My Furnace Runs Constantly
The winter months in and around Arlington, Centreville, Reston, and all throughout VA can produce temperatures in the low teens (and even below), which means homeowners should really start focusing on furnace maintenance. As one of the top Virginia furnace replacement service providers, one of the most common complaints we…
Does a Gas Furnace Work Without Electricity?
Being a Northern Virginia homeowner, you know how bad the winters can get. The snow often causes school and work to close—sometimes for a few days—and you are cooped up in your home the entire time. But if you’re relying on your gas furnace to keep you and your family…
Cleaning and Replacing Furnace Filters
The wintertime in and around Fairfax, Arlington, Centreville, and Reston, VA can produce close to subzero temperatures, which makes it very important that your furnace is working efficiently and optimally. One of the most common questions we receive from our customer is how to clean or replace a furnace filter….
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