How Does Rain Affect My Air Conditioner? Spring is here, time for rounds of storms. Storms in Virginia crank up the temps and causes damage. The weather in Virginia will give your air conditioning unit a workout. You may not realize these storms, that are so common in the spring, can do real damage to …
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We all know someone who has experienced a water heater failure. Damages range from replacing ceilings, walls, flooring to using a wet vac to clean up the water in a hallway or garage. According to Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) this problem is listed as one of the top 5 reasons for …
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Prepare NOW Avoid costly emergency repairs by getting your heating system serviced. Call Bert’s Inc for a full system clean and check. We can clean and make sure your system is running properly and efficiently. Keep your family warm and safe this winter with a routine maintenance agreement which is a lot less expensive than …
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Have Your Furnace Checked Bert’s Inc a professional HVAC company will check your furnace to determine if it is running efficiently. The heating technician will ensure that all electrical connections, safety controls, wiring and piping are all secure and working normally. Bert’s Inc will let you know if your system is showing any signs of …
Are you worried about a potential ac freon leak? If your air conditioning unit has stopped working or no longer cools when you turn it on, then there may be something wrong with your Freon. MYTH : AC Freon must be charged every spring. It’s a common myth that freon is slowly depleted through …
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Ways to prepare your Air Conditioning Test Your AC Thermostat Right now, it’s a good idea to test your thermostat to see if it’s “on target”. When lowering the temperature does your air conditioning turn on? Listen close to see if the control panel matches the operation to prepare your air conditioning for summer. See our Preventative …
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How to Combat Seasonal Allergies Anyone with bad allergies watches the pollen count and plan their day accordingly. Some may even shut themselves away from anything that remotely resembles nature but it’s not always the pollen that’s causing them aggravation. Sometimes it’s the very place their seeking shelter — home — that’s causing the largest …
Consider these factors before deciding whether your A/C needs to be replaced or repaired. Hampton Roads is know for it’s warm weather. A working Air Conditioning unit is essential for being comfortable in your own home. A few signs should give you an idea whether you should invest in a new A/C unit or if …
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Tips to keep your systems running at their best Thermostats Your heating and cooling system will work most efficiently if you set your thermostat at a comfortable temperature (68-72 for heating and 74-78 for cooling) and leave it there rather than continually adjusting it. Programmable thermostats can provide a significant energy savings. The thermostat can …
