How to Keep Your Heat During Snow Storms
Before and during extreme weather conditions, it’s common for people to prepare for the inclement weather by picking up milk, bread and water from the grocery store. Everyone wants to be prepared for the worst, but forgets about the heating system. Here are some important tips for your specific system to keep your heat running…
Read More8 HVAC Tips for Homeowners
At Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning, we love helping homeowners get the most out of their HVAC systems. Here are 8 of our top tips to keep your system efficient, your home comfortable, and your energy bills under control. 1. Keep up with routine maintenance If you don’t already have a proactive…
Read MorePersonal Letter from D.M. of West Chester
At Brandywine Valley, we not only strive to exceed the expectations of our customers’, but we also try to be sensitive to their specific needs. This is a personal letter to the president that describes what “Comfort with Care” means to us. D.M., we hope your father’s new system will help him stay comfortable as…
Read MoreLetter from the President: Home Heating Safety
As the days get noticeably shorter, our thoughts turn to children returning to school, fall sports and, especially for us at Brandywine Valley, the return of the heating season. As both vibrant leaves and temperatures fall, our minds naturally conjure up images of curling up with a cup of coca in a well heated home.…
Read MoreThere’s More to Fall than Sniffles & Cough Drops: Fighting Allergies with IAQ
It’s almost that time of year again – when the office becomes a chorus of sniffles, when you send your kids off to school with more tissue packages than completed homework assignments, and when your home air fresheners might as well be Vick’s scented. If you’re one of the millions of seasonal allergy sufferers in…
Read MoreThink Your HVAC Unit is the One Who Knocks?
If your HVAC unit is knocking, chances are it’s not about to win an Emmy. A rattling, thumping, or banging sound could indicate a few potential problems with your unit. The first culprit could be the fan blades. Open the AC cabinet to inspect the fan blades for any visible debris. Always be sure that…
Read MoreReaders’ Choice Awards Social Media Contest
At Brandywine Valley, we are proud to have been voted a Readers’ Choice Winner for the past 13 years! We can’t thank our loyal customers enough for their constant support over the years. You truly are the best part of Brandywine Valley. This year, when casting your vote for Brandywine Valley Heating & Air Conditioning…
Read MoreThe Rosetta Stone: HVAC Edition – 11 HVAC Terms Every Homeowner Should Know
Owning your own home is an incredible feat, and an equally impressive undertaking. We live in an age where there is almost always a service professional, or even an app, to meet your household needs. However, interacting with a service professional can often feel like trying to break down a language barrier, and HVAC is…
Read MoreAngie’s List Review from J.C of West Chester
Here at Brandywine Valley, we strive to provide our customers comfort with care. However, that phrase represents more to us than just a slogan. It’s always wonderful to hear that we are reaching our goal, and even surpassing our customers’ expectations!See J.C of West Chester’s review on Angie’s List below: “These folks are amazing. VERY…
Read MoreThe 411 on IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that we spend 90% of our time indoors. While relaxing in the cool, air conditioned air in the summer months might be a nice break from the heat and humidity outdoors, the EPA further estimates that the air inside your home may be two to five times more polluted than…
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