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Why Homes Often Feel Damp or Musty in Spring

Why Homes Often Feel Damp or Musty in Spring

With spring comes warm, humid air, and when it meets the cooler indoor air of your home, it often feels damp or musty. That feeling usually means moisture is getting in from below, through your crawl space or basement.

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Why Choosing the Right HVAC Contractor Matters

Why Choosing the Right HVAC Contractor Matters

Working with the right HVAC contractor in Central Virginia can set you up for success for years to come. Schedule …

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How to Get the Most Out of Your New Heat Pump Installation Comfort Squad

How to Get the Most Out of Your New Heat Pump Installation Comfort Squad

A new heat pump is one of the best investments you can make in your home’s comfort. Getting the most …

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Winter Has Exposed Your Home’s Problems. Now It’s Time to Address Them.

Winter Has Exposed Your Home’s Problems. Now It’s Time to Address Them.

Winter has a way of revealing exactly how well a home performs. If your Central Virginia home had rooms that couldn’t stay warm, heating bills that seemed out of control, or a system that ran constantly just to keep up, those are signals worth paying attention to. The good news: spring and early summer are the perfect time to act on them.

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Why Good Contractors Test Homes Instead of Guess

Why Good Contractors Test Homes Instead of Guess

It can be difficult telling contractors apart when looking for the right company to help upgrade your home. While they might seem the same at a glance, there’s often a real difference in their process and attention to detail. 

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10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor

10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Contractor

Finding the right contractor in Central Virginia takes some research, and knowing what to look for makes the process a lot easier. As a local high performance contractor, The Comfort Squad designs solutions around how your home really works. We encourage local homeowners to ask these questions of any company they are considering to work on their home, from heat pump installation to crawl space upgrades and indoor air quality services:

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What Makes a Heating System Quieter Than Others?

What Makes a Heating System Quieter Than Others?

Nobody loves a loud heating system, but many people just assume that the sound is unavoidable. Loud noise may be normal with older forced-air units, but many modern heating units operate at impressively quiet levels.

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How to Upgrade Your Building Enclosure for Better Comfort, Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency

How to Upgrade Your Building Enclosure for Better Comfort, Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency

The most significant comfort and energy efficiency improvement you can make to your house is upgrading its enclosure. Not windows, …

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The Benefits of Crawl Space Encapsulation

The Benefits of Crawl Space Encapsulation

Dealing with a cold and damp crawl space? Here’s how crawl space encapsulation in Central Virginia helps. Contact us to get started now.

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