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3 Tips for home comfort this spring

May 9, 2017 by Nick Stone

keep your home comfortable this spring

This spring in central Virginia has brought unusual fluctuations in weather, even for our area.  One weekend is sunny with temperatures soaring into the 90s, followed by several days of balmy 70s, and then a rainy weekend in the 50s!  With such big swings, it’s hard to keep temperatures inside our homes stable.  Use these… Read more »

Replacing your water heater

April 30, 2017 by Nick Stone

Traditional water heaters typically last 10 to 15 years. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll probably need to replace at least one water heater, sooner or later. We all rely on quick and easy access to hot water in our homes, so it’s helpful to hire a contractor that will act fast when you need to… Read more »

Why call a licensed electrician?

April 18, 2017 by Nick Stone

house after fire

Dangers of DIY electrical work According to the National Fire Protection Association, “in 2011, an estimated 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 418 civilian deaths, 1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct property… Read more »

Water Heater Red Flags: Time to Replace?

March 27, 2017 by Nick Stone

hot water faucet

Avoid a flood and cold-water showers by watching (and listening) for these easily observable warning signs that your water heater needs to be replaced. … Read more »

Biannual HVAC homeowner checklist

March 14, 2017 by Nick Stone

We changed our clocks last weekend, so this is the week for running through your HVAC maintenance checklist.  Taking some time now to check your system can prolong the lifespan of your HVAC system and alert you to potential problems prior to a major malfunction.  Use the checklist list below to conduct your walk-through now;… Read more »

Light Bulbs 101

February 28, 2017 by Nick Stone

three light bulbs

It’s been a few years since most old-school incandescent light bulbs were taken off the market.  Those bulbs have been largely replaced in stores with contact-fluorescent-lamp (CFL) and LED bulbs, offering a mind-boggling array of choices in your local home improvement store. What’s the difference? According to the US government Energy Star website, light bulb types… Read more »

How to Prevent Plumbing Pipes from Freezing

February 6, 2017 by Nick Stone

icicles on tree

Although there are signs of spring popping up all around central Virginia right now, we’re not quite out of the woods for potential winter weather. That winter weather can lead to major headaches for homeowners in the form of frozen or even broken pipes or water lines. Often, these issues can often be avoided with… Read more »

Choosing the right HVAC filter for your home

January 19, 2017 by Nick Stone

girl with pet

The start of a new year is a great time to begin making decisions that will increase your family’s comfort and safety. Keeping up with the routine maintenance requirements of your HVAC system is a relatively easy way to make a big difference and also minimize the need for costly heat pump repairs. Since the efficiency… Read more »

Exciting home innovations unveiled at CES 2017!

January 12, 2017 by Nick Stone

modern shower

This week is the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Many think of CES as a haven for computer types, but here at Fitch Services, we’re excited about some of the innovations rolling out for home systems!  Unsurprisingly, there are several new or improved products for wi-fi smart thermostats and smart home systems, but we… Read more »

Programmable Thermostat Lowers Energy Costs

December 22, 2016 by Nick Stone

Programmable thermostat can lower your heating and cooling costs by 10%

A programmable thermostat can reduce your heating and cooling costs 10% a year. Why Heat or Cool an Empty House? Stop wasting money to blast warm air in your house when nobody is home.  Instead, program your thermostat to warm your house just before your arrival! If you’re ready for the savings and comfort of a… Read more »

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