Beat the Chill this Fall

Fall officially arrives today on the calendar. You may not be thinking of wind chills, plunging temperatures and polar vortexes just yet, but technicians with One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® say now is the best time to prepare for what fall and winter could bring. This kicks off the busy season for technicians to…

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How Often Should You Change Your Filter?

Our field supervisor, Tim Buyserie, answers the question “How often should you change your filter?”. If you have any questions, give us a call at (757) 868-7600 or send us a message through our online form.

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Quality of the HVAC Installation

The first thing that most people think of when they are looking to replace their home comfort system is the brand of the manufacturer. Today, we are a brand-driven society. The brand can let people know what kind of person you are (likes high quality, not afraid to spend money, green etc…) or make you…

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How Safe Is The Air In Your Home?

Like most people, you assume that the air in your home is safe and healthy. The reality may be a bit scary! With you in your home at any given moment are combinations of three airborne elements: dirt, dust, and pollen, germs, bacteria, and viruses, and toxic gases and odors. As one might presume, there…

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8 Tips For Hiring A Heating And Air Conditioning Professional

Your friends at One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, combined with information from the folks at ENERGY STAR came up with eight tips that you should consider when choosing a heating and air conditioning professional. 1. Study up — Find out about license and insurance requirements for contractors in your state. Make note of any…

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Should I Replace Or Repair My HVAC System?

Replace or repair? That's the million dollar questions! If only your heating and air conditioning system could last forever. The heart of your home’s comfort is also your most expensive appliance. So how do you know when it’s time to replace it? Why can’t you just keep repairing it forever? What’s all this stuff you’ve...

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Why Tune-up Your Heater?

You stepped outside and the cold air took your breath away. It is like you were frozen in place. Your body, still accustomed to the balmy summer conditions, just isn’t ready to provide heat. Guess what? Your body is similar to your heating system. It has sat dormant for 6+ months doing nothing more than…

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Why Does One Hour Care?

The fire is crackling as you toss another piece of wood your winter fire. The mug filled with hot chocolate and topped perfectly with whipped cream hits your lips in perfect combination to the music in the background. You are snuggled up in your best winter pajamas, and everything simply feels right. That’s the feeling…

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What Filter is Right for Me?

The one thing that most homeowners know about their heating and air conditioning system is that they should change the filter. Some filters are designed to protect the HVAC equipment in your home while others are meant to protect the equipment AND your health. But what are the options available to you, the homeowner? Let’s…

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Is it time to change your filter?

Country singer Jason Aldean recently sang that “this life is full of choices.” He is not the first one to say that, and these words are obviously not some startling revelation. However, those words ring true to most people. People call our office with questions about everything related to their heat pump, air handler, furnace,…

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