Keep Your Cool (and Your Wallet): 5 DIY AC Tips
When summer hits in Virginia, your air conditioner becomes your best friend—and sometimes your electric bill’s worst enemy. But before you worry about costly AC repairs, there are simple things you can do at home to keep your cooling system running efficiently. 1. Change your filter monthly A clogged filter forces your blower to work […]
Beat the Heat: Top 5 Summer AC Problems and How to Solve Them
Beat the Heat: Top 5 Summer AC Problems and How to Solve Them It’s a scorching summer day, and you’re looking forward to relaxing in your cool, air-conditioned home. But wait—your AC isn’t working as it should. Sound familiar? Don’t sweat it! We’re here to help you tackle the most common summer AC issues. 1. […]
Common Cooling Issues in Air Conditioning Systems
Common Cooling Issues in Air Conditioning Systems: Which One Are You Experiencing? As the warmer months come knocking, it’s time to talk about the not-so-cool issues that can plague our cooling (A/C) systems. Let’s dive into these common cooling conundrums with a professional outlook. Uneven Temperature Distribution: A Cold Case of Hot Spots Ever experienced […]
The Professional Edge: Choosing a Licensed Company Over a Handyman
When faced with home repairs or maintenance tasks, homeowners often wrestle with the decision between hiring a handyman and opting for a professional company. While handymen can offer quick fixes at a potentially lower cost, the benefits of choosing a licensed, insured, and professional company, especially for plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical work, are […]
The Power of Prevention: Inspections vs. Emergencies
In the world of homeownership, there’s a choice to be made—act proactively to prevent disasters or reactively deal with the aftermath. When it comes to your plumbing, the decision is crystal clear: opt for an annual plumbing inspection to safeguard your home, your wallet, and your peace of mind. Let’s explore why an ounce of […]
Get an Early Start to Beat the Heat This Summer
Don’t let the summer heat creep up on you. It’s easy to put off air conditioning maintenance when temperatures outside are mild. But if you wait until summer’s here to turn your AC on for the first time, you and your family may end up in a sticky situation. A spring tune-up can prepare your […]
Get Your Heating and Cooling Systems Ready for Fall
Now that it’s September, it’s time to think about getting your HVAC system ready for winter. The Roanoke heating experts at Southern Trust Home Services will get your furnace or heat pump in top shape to keep your home warm this winter, plus we can inspect and tune-up your AC unit and get it ready […]
Tune Up Your HVAC Before Summer Hits!
Roanoke residents have spent a lot of time at home this spring, but at least we’ve had air conditioning to make it more bearable as the temps have been rising. Can you imagine what it would be like to be stuck at home without AC? Having your HVAC unit break down in the middle of […]
Upgrading Your AC Before Freon Supplies Vanish into Thin Air
If your HVAC uses freon, it’s time to think about a replacement. Luckily, the Roanoke air conditioning experts at Southern Trust Home Services are here to help. You might be thinking, “What’s wrong with my air conditioner?” Right now, the answer may well be nothing. But if it springs a refrigerant leak, you can no […]
Retrofit or Replace? The Best Time to Think About Your AC Is Now
It’s the middle of winter, so why are we talking about replacing your Roanoke air conditioning system? Because nearly 20 years after the United States decided to reduce ozone-depleting gas emissions, new laws have gone into effect that are leaving homeowners with difficult decisions to make about their AC systems in the months ahead. Wait, […]