DIY is a fun way to get involved in home building projects in Centreville. DIY is a grey area in plumbing. Many plumbing projects are best left to the professionals. Of course, there are some which can be tackled efficiently with the right tools and know-how. At Service Specialties, Inc., we receive plenty of questions …
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As energy efficiency becomes more and more prevalent in society, you may notice the abbreviation SEER. This stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and relates to your HVAC system and a rating which expresses the cooling efficiency of your AC and heat pump in a typical season. At SSI HVAC, we work with home and …
One minute, everything is nice and dry. The next thing you know, you are ankle-deep in murky water. The culprit? A clogged drain. A clogged drain is a nuisance that can potentially cause health hazards. If you are asking if there are ways to detect a clogged drain before a plumbing emergency, there are. Below …
Your HVAC system is designed to keep you comfortable all year round, but that doesnāt mean itās always going to work exactly the way you need. When you have issues with your HVAC system, itās important to call in a professional to get the help you need. Let’s review the most common reasons for HVAC …
A garbage disposal is a handy appliance that helps make kitchen clean-up quick and efficient. The impellers break down food morsels and scraps and easily wash them down the drain and out of sight. But when your garbage disposal starts to smell bad, itās time to find a quick solution before things get out of …
You rely on heating, ventilation, and cooling to keep your indoor space comfortable all year round. But heating and cooling can be expensive. Your HVAC system accounts for about 40% of your utility bill, but there are steps you can take to lower the energy costs of your HVAC system significantly. From routine maintenance to …
If your bathtub is draining slowly, youāre not alone. Most bathtubs clog for the same reason. And the process doesnāt happen overnight. If you donāt clean your drains regularly, you risk having a serious clog in the future. But the good news is that most drain problems are simple to fix. Weāll see how you …
Refrigerants have two copper lines that connect the indoor evaporator coil and the outdoor heat pump. The suction line is the larger tube that has insulation. It carries cool gas under low pressure from the indoor evaporator to the outdoor compressor. The suction line is also called the return or the vapor line. The other …
When youāre AC system isnāt working at full capacity, there are many potential culprits that could be causing the problems. Two possible suspects are the evaporator coil and condenser coils. Most homeowners in Centreville, VA and all of Northern Virginia arenāt sure which coil is which or what they do, but weāve created an in-depth …
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Tankless water heaters offer a space-saving option to provide hot water to your home. As the name implies, they do not require a tank which often has homeowners scratching their heads when trying to understand how they work. Here we explain how a tankless water heater works and why a tankless water heater might be …
