Category: HVAC
Upgrade Your Home in the New Year
Roanoke homeowners don’t have to be stuck in the past. Join the 21st century by giving your home a modern, high-efficiency plumbing and heating upgrade. It can save you money in the long run. Better Heating System Where to start upgrading? How about your heating system? If your furnace is aging, it might be time
Don’t get burned staying warm
When Old Man Winter is at his worst, Roanoke residents just want to stay warm. Sometimes, if the heating system in your house isn’t quite up to the task, it can be convenient to use a space heater to help stay comfortable. Space heaters are not without their dangers, though, and homeowners need to be
Dealing with heating emergencies in your Roanoke home
Winter is here. With the very real threat of winter storms and frigid temps, Roanoke residents need to make sure their heating systems are up to the task. No matter how well prepared you are, though, heating emergencies happen. Your furnace might give out, or a winter storm might cause a power outage in your
Reduce heating costs with a digital thermostat for your Roanoke home
Save money, time, and energy with a modern thermostat It’s getting cold, and you’ve been on top of getting your Roanoke home ready for winter. Furnace tune-up. Check. Home winterized. Check. Thermostat upgraded. Wait. No, don’t wait. Call Southern Trust to upgrade your old thermostat to a new digital model. You’ll save money and have
Six signs it may be time to replace your furnace
You should fire up your furnace before bitter cold descends on Roanoke. This will help you determine whether it’s good to go for another winter (with a tune-up, of course) or if it’s about to give up the ghost for good. The Roanoke heating experts at Southern Trust can provide a definitive diagnosis. There are, however, some
Six reasons to get your Roanoke furnace tuned up
Frost will be clinging to the Peaks of Otter before you know it, and now is the time for Roanoke residents to get their furnaces tuned up. We are currently offering furnace maintenance tune-ups with a no-breakdown guarantee. If it breaks down within five years of the date of service, we’ll diagnose the problem for
Four ways thermostats can save you on electrical costs
Now that winter time seems like it is in our rear view mirror, this is a great time to think about how much you spent on your energy bills this winter. If you had sticker shock every time you opened up your energy bill, this is a great time to take advantage of the cost
The arrival of fall means it’s time for a furnace tune-up in Roanoke
Tired of summer heat? You won’t have to wait for relief much longer. On average, the first frost in the Roanoke area is Oct. 5. That’s among the earliest first frost dates in the state. It’s also a reminder to make an appointment with Southern Trust Home Services to give your furnace a tune-up. And after a
Southern Trust can keep your AC humming over the Roanoke summer
Despite its mountain reputation and being tucked at the base of the Blue Ridge, Roanoke’s average high temperature of 87 degrees in July is on par with Atlanta. It already pushed 90 in early May. A hot summer lies ahead. It’s time for Southern Trust’s expert technicians to check your HVAC to ensure you’re not
Here are five signs your heat source is on its last legs
What’s the worst time to learn you need a new furnace? When the temperature bottoms out in winter, of course. That was certainly the case in Roanoke this winter, when temperatures plunged to unusually cold levels. Luckily, there are some tell-tale signs your furnace or heat pump is on its last legs. Knowing these signs of
