Miscellaneous Articles

Is My Home Energy Efficient?

August 30, 2025
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You hear it all the time—buy energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment to lower your Virgina utility bills!

But what about creating an energy-efficient home?

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

January 31, 2025
Photo of a thermostat mounted on a wall with a blank screen.

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.

Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.

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