Why You Should Have an HVAC Maintenance Contract! Here at House Call Company, we understand that talking about HVAC Maintenance seems boring and unnecessary.  You go to the thermostat, call for heat or A/C and it all just works behind the scenes for you.  But, regular HVAC maintenance really is necessary to ensure long term performance. With a well-maintained air conditioning and heating system, you’ll be able to avoid costly repairs, ward off  uncomfortable nights with a broken AC system, and delay the purchase of a new system entirely. What Exactly is an HVAC Maintenance Agree ..read more

What Is going on with the new 2023 SEER Regulation? Did you know that 14 SEER AC systems were discontinued in 2023? That’s right, on January 1st, 2023, 14 SEER AC systems are no longer being manufactured. This follows the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) that will go into effect on the said date https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=40232. This affects the 14 SEER rating changing to be the minimum of a 15  SEER rating. This might not seem like much of an increase, but it will have a significant impact on the cost of manufacturing and purchasing new 15 SEER AC units. If you’re p ..read more

Many companies might use the slogan “bigger is better,” but this seems to be something highly discouraged in the HVAC industry. That’s because a heater or air conditioner that’s poorly sized for your home will often lead to more problems than comfortable solutions, and that inevitably leads to higher bills for you. In the interest of lowering the expensive amount of repairs and replacements you’ll have to deal with, we’d like to discuss why the phenomenon of “bigger is better” definitely doesn’t work with air conditioners, and how this ideology can hurt you in the long run. We’re going to have ..read more

While our name might imply that we’re the masters of “house calls,” would you believe us if we told you that our whole goal is to ensure you have to make as few house calls as possible? Especially now, while we’re all living through a global pandemic, the less you can interact with other people the better. Unfortunately, when it comes to HVAC in Chesapeake, VA like air conditioning or heating, what you’ve done in the past is really going to decide whether or not you’re going to be okay for another season. Routine maintenance is vital to keeping your systems running accordingly, and i ..read more

Heaters aren’t built to fail, in fact, quite the opposite is true. Heaters like gas furnaces, especially the models that we offer, are built to sustain extremely cold temperatures while providing enough hot air to keep your home warm for years to come. The problem we see with failing heaters is not because they were built in a faulty way, but because they were subsequently neglected. Heating in Chesapeake, VA shouldn’t be a difficult subject to approach. Either your heater works and it works well, or it doesn’t and needs to be serviced by a professional. This holds especially true if you ..read more

Circuit breakers are like the circulatory system of your home. Without the blood of electricity pumping through the veins of your home, none of your devices or electronic appliances would work. We’ve come a long way in being able to power so many electrical devices by using as little energy as possible. However, we still deal with the problem of overloaded circuit breakers, unsafe circuitry, and other problems that can cause disaster in homes like ours. We’re not here to talk about the nightmare scenarios of electrical circuitry in your home. Rather, we’re here to talk about the benefits of pr ..read more

Heater repair isn’t always obvious. In fact, you’d be surprised by how many homeowners we meet on a daily basis who should have called us months ago for a repair that needed to be made as soon as it became clear. So, we took it among ourselves to help inform any homeowners out there that might be unsure as to the status of their heater and need a nudge in the right direction. Regardless of how old your unit is or what model it is, these signs of heating repair in Chesapeake, VA are universal. Basically, it doesn’t matter what kind of heater you have. If you’re encountering ..read more

For those of you out there with an unreliable furnace, it’s true that your heating system can use all the help it can get! While sometimes we might talk about efficiency tips, routine maintenance, or other ways to keep your furnace running smoothly, today we’re going to talk about smart thermostats. That’s mainly because when it comes to furnace service in Suffolk, VA there are few things that can mitigate inefficiency problems more than a smart thermostat. These posts are all about informing homeowners of the subtle ways that they can help their heating systems on their own, and a s ..read more

From furnaces to boilers, there is no shortage of options when it comes to heating systems that can work for your home. The problem isn’t choosing a bad heater, since all of these heaters can work in the roles that are right for them, the issue is more figuring out which heater is right for your particular home. If you’ve been looking into having a furnace, boiler, or heat pump professionally installed in your home, then we understand the obnoxious amount of work that goes into researching each one. Not only is the research a hassle, but you’re often taking the advice from someone who is tryin ..read more

No, we’re not just talking about replacing your furnace for fun. Furnaces have a set lifespan that they really aren’t supposed to keep working past. If your system is 20 years old or older, you could be plagued with high fuel bills, inefficiency, poor home heating quality, and even safety concerns. We like talking about replacements because there’s a constant misconception with heating systems that you should use it until it breaks down on its absolute last day. However, what homeowners don’t like to think about is that furnaces are not people. We don’t want to keep them around as long as we c ..read more