Prepare Your HVAC System for the Busy Holiday Season

We survived Halloween, and the temptation of leftover candy and the cleanup involved. Don't think you can sit down and relax just yet - there's Thanksgiving and Christmas to consider, and they'll be here before you realize it. You may have relatives over this year, or perhaps you're planning a quiet holiday with the family. Whatever your plans are, you need to ensure your home is safe and warm. Don't wait for the holiday crush to completely suffocate you before you realize you didn't have your HVAC system properly checked.

Winters in Virginia, especially in Hampton Roads, are unpredictable. This past weekend we saw highs in the 80s, and now we're shivering in short sleeves. You need to make certain your heating and cooling system is working regardless of the weather, and that means checking filters to see if they need changing and checking the coils to see if they are clean.

As the top HVAC service in Newport News, we are happy to come out and inspect your unit. Give us a call today at 757-349-6247 to learn more about our HVAC repair services.

Maximum Air Gets the Job Done

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OUTSTANDING service, professionalism, knowledge and commitment to craftsmanship. All of my neighbors whose houses were built at the same time with the same unit were told to replace. When ours stopped working, we thought for certain that would our verdict. Normally Max doesn't serve Chesapeake but he made a special trip for us. He diagnosed the problem, a safety switch had fired because the unit was overheating. Once he reset it, the unit fired back up. But then he stuck around to look at the issues that had caused it to overheat in the first place. He cleaned and oiled the whole unit.

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Dedication and service are the keys to our success. Call on us today at (757) 784-3181 () ‎for your air conditioning and heating repair and installation needs.

Is Your Building Making You Sick?

Like most of America, residents of Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach spend up to 90% of their time indoors. For asthma sufferers that means indoor air quality plays a significant role in their overall health. As a Virginia home or building owner, calling Maximum Heating & Cooling to schedule an indoor air quality inspection, and addressing any found issues, can have a significant impact on the health and well being of the asthma sufferers who are sharing your space. Asthma triggers are different for each person, but some of the most common are:

• Dust and dust mites
• Mold
• Pet dander from indoor pets
• Cockroaches
• Nitrogen Dioxide – a gas emitted by gas appliances, fireplaces

In many cases, Maximum Heating and Air can inspect indoor air filters and provide a good cleaning to remove mold, dust mites, and other asthma triggers. However, in some cases, the age of the unit or the cost of the repair necessitate a replacement. In that case, Maximum Heating and Air is pleased to partner with Trane , Carrier , and Honeywell to meet your HVAC needs. Maximum Air heating and cooling trucks are currently Newport News, Hampton, Yorktown, Williamsburg, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach offering commercial and residential HVAC owners an indoor air quality inspection.

Maximum Air is the first choice for Newport News HVAC repair.

After the Hurricane - Checking for Home Repair Possiblities

Nature happens. If you live in an area that is highly susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms, chances are you know the drill - you have your evacuation route planned, an emergency pantry in place, and plenty of strong tape and boards for windows and doors. After the storm hits, however, you should know to put a new plan into action and quickly assess any damage done. This means being watchful of possible repairs to make to walls and plumbing.


What To Look For After The Storm

Once the wind and rain has subsided, you need to inspect your home to ensure minor problems now don't become more troublesome issues later. Broken windows and felled trees are easy to spot, but leaks in your pipes and malfunctioning HVAC systems can be more difficult to spot - even if those problems existed before the big storm, you must contact a contractor or repairman to handle replacements before the weather gets cold. Some things to look for in the aftermath of bad weather include:

1) Bugs: Heavy winds and standing water left after a storm can introduce all sorts of unwanted critters in your home. This is a good time to inspect the weatherstripping around the house and make sure the darker corners of your basement and attic are free of pests.

2) Pipe Leaks: If by chance a tree in your yard uprooted, you might experience problems with your pipe system as well. Watch the way water flows in your toilets and faucets, and look out for slow drains. A call to the plumber could be in order.

3) Mold: The chance that mold will grow inside your walls rises after a storm, especially if the foundation and structure were faulty to begin with. If you think you might have a problem, check it now before it effects your health.

Home repairs, while a seeming headache, won't appear as bad if you tackle the problems quickly and efficiently. If your home weathers a hurricane, do your best to make sure it stands well in any season.

Kathryn Lively is a freelance writer specializing in articles on Newport News HVAC repair.