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Your heating and cooling system is complex and when it malfunctions, it’s completely natural to freak out a little bit. Not only does it adversely affect the comfort of your home, it could mean a pretty costly repair or ...

These days, it can be hard to tell what is real and what is not. Information can be suspect, or even outright fiction. Today, we’re busting some common HVAC myths in hopes that it will help you in your quest for the trut...

One of the best ways to protect the investment that is your HVAC system is by participating in a maintenance program. As we discussed in “Should I Hire an HVAC Professional or Do It Myself?” your heating and cooling syst...

Now that we are well into spring and moving toward the hotter months, it is inevitable that, at least here in Hampton Roads, we’re going to be experiencing some temperatures that’ll make us want to keel over in the house...

Now that Spring has officially arrived, and you’re thoroughly cleaning your home, why not run through these home energy efficiency tips that will save you money and reduce your carbon footprint? At MSCO, we’re all about ...

How many YouTube videos does it take to maintain an HVAC system? Oh, that’s not how the joke goes? Well, either way, there are a lot of YouTube tutorials out there showing viewers how to perform different services on t...

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As a homeowner, you probably have many questions about your HVAC system. Now you may have never thought about becoming an HVAC expert in your free time, but with our help, you can at least be familiar with the most basic...

Changing your HVAC filter. You know you are supposed to do it. Your HVAC technician told you how important it is. But did you do it? Is it really that important? What’s the big deal if you don’t change them? You may be ...

With the winter holiday season quickly approaching and our first snow already having fallen (a little prematurely we would say), now is the perfect time to service your heating equipment for the plunging temperatures ahe...

As winter settles in, dry air becomes a problem for many people. If you’re experiencing symptoms like severely chapped lips, coughing, and even nosebleeds, you’ve probably considered getting a humidifier. Sounds like a g...

You may have heard it said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We see this all the time when it comes to HVAC maintenance. Over the lifespan of your HVAC unit, routine maintenance not only saves you th...