February 14, 2020 | Nellysford, VA

We performed an infrared camera inspection looking for hidden house leakage and a blower door test to establish a baseline for total hosue leakage and a baseline for duct leakage. We performed a visual inspection of the equipment (since Noah did not own the property, we do not perform any ...

February 4, 2020 | Charlottesville, VA

We found a series of problems - failed compressor drawing locked rotor amperage; stuck outdoor expansion valve that would not control refrigerant flow for maximum efficiency and capacity in heating mode; and a failed heat pump defrost control board. The compressor was covered by warranty and in discussion with the ...

January 23, 2020 | Charlottesville, VA

On arrival we confirmed the noise and set about identifying the source. We initially suspected something related to the ducts because the sound only came through one supply duct. This suspicion provided wrong and we found a failing blower motor in the air handler. We returned the unit to service ...

January 22, 2020 | Charlottesville, VA

As per our standard procedures, we checked boiler operation including water temperature and pressure, expansion tank, pilot, flame sensor, safety circuit, radiators, burner tubes, flue damper, and CO2. We drained the expansion tank, cleaned flame sensor and burner tubes, and we purged air from all of the radiators. The boiler ...

January 17, 2020 | Charlottesville, VA

On arrival, we quickly checked for low voltage power to the thermostat - there was none. We moved to the air handler to check the transformer - which produces the low voltage power for the system - and found the transformer had failed. We replaced the transformer and confirmed proper ...

January 17, 2020 | Charlottesville, VA

We quickly checked and confirmed proper line voltage to the transformer and no 24V low voltage coming out of the transformer. We replaced the transformer and then found a blown fuse also. We replaced the fuse and the system returned to normal operation.

January 6, 2020 | Ivy, VA

On arrival we found a dual fuel (furnace and heat pump) system. The furnace was a 1993 and the heat pump was a 2000 - both well past their expected lifespan. In this instance, we found relatively good news. An obsolete dual fuel kit had failed, confirmed multiple ways. A new part ...

December 31, 2019 | Faber, VA

We added a new Mitsubishi ductless system to serve the upper level of Ilona's home. We covered the lineset in SlimDuct to maintain the look of the exterior and we ran the lineset through a closet and behind a kneewall to reach the best location. With a little planning we ...

December 22, 2019 | Charlottesville, VA

Based on the initial call, we scheduled the K family for the following day. On the second call, as the boiler system showed signs of a larger problem, we moved some items on our schedule and made it the same day. On arrival we found the system as described and ...

December 12, 2019 | Ruckersville, VA

We completed our standard, comprehensive preventative maintenance of their system. We check all safety, electrical, mechanical and refrigeration components for safe and proper operation. Then we look for opportunities to maximize equipment efficiency and to promote a healthy home.

October 24, 2019 | Charlottesville, VA

On arrival we found the system as described - a functioning fan moving air through the ducts but no heat. We noted that the furnace did not fire at all and diagnosed a failed igniter. We also noted a severely corroded furnace control board. With a bit of research, we ...

October 3, 2019 | Charlottesville, VA

We installed a new 16 SEER, 9.0 HSPF York heat pump and added several custom designed and fabricated duct fittings to maximize airflow and minimize the modifications to the existing duct system. We also added a high-efficiency media filter that will be easy to change. And in a great bit of luck, ...

September 9, 2019 | Earlysville, VA

We did some research on updated technologies in whole-house fans - more efficient fans, sealed ceiling penetrations. We discovered the QuietCool product and installed a QuietCool Stealth 7.0 fan with remote control. This product has multiple speed choices and is fully capable of serving his home.

September 3, 2019 | Charlottesville, VA

We found an almost 40 year old York natural gas furnace with a failing pulley-based blower motor. We identified the needed parts and went back to the distributors and manufacturer to determine the availability of parts. We found that the unit is considered obsolete and that parts are no longer readily ...

August 28, 2019 | Charlottesville, VA

First, we set up several portable AC units to provide some relief to our client and his guests. Second, we identified the problem as a complete failure of an indoor coil on a system beyond its warranty period. Third, we provided options to repair the system and to replace it ...