Today’s homes boast tight construction designed to keep indoor temperatures where you want them, with nowhere for cooled or heated air to escape. But tight construction has hidden costs: health risks from indoor contaminants, moisture that can damage your belongings, and odors that just won’t go away. For all their drawbacks, drafty old homes have… Read more »
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4 Factors to Consider When Buying a New HVAC System
Shopping for a new heating and cooling system (HVAC system) can be complicated. Here, we’ll empower you to make a wise decision by discussing the four most important considerations. We’ll also explain some heating and air conditioning jargon you’ll encounter…. Read more »
Variable-Speed Air Handler Advantages
Learn how variable-speed air handlers reduce noise, decrease energy consumption, improve indoor air quality, lower humidity, and increase comfort by providing consistent temperatures from room to room.
5 Ways a Whole-House Dehumidifier Protects You and Your Home
A whole-house dehumidifier makes your home healthier and more comfortable, deters insects, lowers energy bills, and minimizes home repairs…. Read more »
Routine HVAC Maintenance Saves Money
A small investment in routine HVAC maintenance helps your system run efficiently, keeps your indoor air clean and safe, and saves you money! Avoid costly repairs and lower your energy bills. Invest a little; save big…. Read more »
Should You Replace Your Old Gas Furnace or Boiler With a 95% Efficient Option?
Is It Time to Replace Your Old Heater With a High-Efficiency Option? Your furnace or boiler has been heating your home for years. Is it time to replace it? Does it require frequent repairs? Are your energy bills sky-high? Have you been wondering if you should make the switch to a newer, more energy-efficient model?… Read more »
Light Bulbs 101
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 »
Exciting home innovations unveiled at CES 2017!
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
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 »
Free Heat Pump Tune-Up After Dominion Rebate
ACT NOW to get your FREE heat pump tune-up by taking advantage of the Dominion Power rebate! For a limited time, Fitch Services is offering a special $90 rate to Dominion Power customers for our routine heat pump tune-up, which means you can receive a no-cost heat pump tune-up from Fitch if you act now!… Read more »