The Modern Mechanical Blog
Welcome to the Modern Mechanical Blog! Here, you’ll find home maintenance tips and guides. Our tips can improve the efficiency and longevity of your home’s mechanical systems and improve your family’s comfort. Thanks for stopping by!
Keep Your Ashburn Home Quarantine Comfy With Modern HVAC Systems – Because COVID Or Not, Air Quality Matters
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Kill Coronavirus and Breathe Easy With a FREE iWave Ionizer
Here’s a deal you can live with: One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Loudoun County and Northern Virginia will give you a FREE Air Purifying Device when you use us to purchase a brand-new Carrier HVAC system for your home or commercial office building.
Mercury-Free vs. Mercury-Filled Thermostat — Why It’s Time to Upgrade
The cold season is fast approaching in Northern Virginia, so there’s no time like the present to get your home’s HVAC equipment in shape to keep you and your family warm and comfortable. While many homeowners are aware of the necessity of keeping all their HVAC...
Don’t Let Static Electricity Build Into A Costly Episode This Winter
Static Electricity - Small Shock to You; A Potential Disaster to Your Expensive Electronics During the winter, static electricity can be more than just an annoyance; in certain circumstances, it can damage costly computer equipment and electronics. Avoiding the...
HVAC Systems Using R22 (FREON) To Be Phased Out Forever
Do you have an HVAC system that was installed before 2011? If so… this information applies to you. R22, otherwise known as Freon, will be completely phased out by 1/1/20. If your HVAC system was installed in 2010 or before, it most likely uses a chemical coolant...
The Parts of Your HVAC System Aren’t Isolated: Learn How They Help Each Other
Though air-conditioning and heating can seem worlds apart, both of these main components of your home’s HVAC system work hard to provide a controlled climate inside your Northern Virginia home. Knowing how those seemingly separate entities share parts and labor...
How Your Ceiling Fans Can Keep You Comfy and Energy Efficient All Year Long
Adjust your thermostat and reduce energy bills by using a ceiling fan year-round with the correct seasonal setting for optimal comfort.
How The A/C Removes Humidity: Is Yours Doing The Job?
The level of humidity in the air of your Northern Virginia home during the summer plays a key role in your indoor air quality. Humidity refers to the amount of moisture in the air, so if your air has a high amount of moisture, it likely feels warm and clammy. Your goal should be to keep your home’s humidity under 60 percent, and as low as 50 percent, if possible.
Upgrading your Air Conditioner? – Choose One with a Variable-Speed Air Handler
When is the last time you scheduled routine maintenance on your home’s air conditioning system? If the answer is more than a year ago, or you can’t remember, it’s probably time to schedule a preventative maintenance visit.
Tips on When to Replace Your Air Conditioner
When your cooling system malfunctions or completely breaks down, you have a decision: do you repair or do you replace your air conditioner?