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At Woodfin, we are always looking for ways to ensure your home comfort. Summertime is for relaxing and we want nothing more than for our customers to enjoy their time off without facing a plumbing problem. Before the sunnier days arrive, there are a few precautionary steps you can take to have fun in the sun without facing a meltdown. These steps not only avoid headaches later, but also save money, which can be put toward vacations. In the summer, water usage is particularly high. An average family’s water usage is typically increased by 25 to 50 percent. The more...

With the high temperatures coming just around the corner, please enjoy these tips that will help you stay cool while conserving both energy and money this summer. When preparing for the warmer weather, the first thing that may come to mind is your air conditioning system. While an AC system might help with high temperatures, it definitely doesn’t help with high electricity costs. Your air conditioner is responsible for 70 percent of utility bills. This summer, stay comfortable indoors and save money with these conservation tips: Air Conditioning Conservation Tips: Maintain your air conditioning filter. Changing or cleaning your filter...

It's time to dust off the dirt and cobwebs on your air conditioners and prepare for warmer weather! When it comes to ensuring a cool and comfortable summer this year without interruption, Woodfin is the only name you need to know. We are currently offering a Home Team Spring Special on our 15-Point Precision Cooling Tune-Up & System Evaluation to protect all of our Central Virginia residents from the heat and humidity of a Virginia summer. The build up of dirt on an indoor coil dramatically reduces air conditioner efficiency. Just .01 of an inch is enough to decrease results...

You're sneezing. You're wheezing. Your eyes are itchy and your nose is running. It must be allergy season! Fortunately, you don't have to live with the discomfort of spring allergies, thanks to Woodfin's highly effective indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions. The air you breathe may not be as clean as you think Tightly sealed and insulated homes are great at keeping the warmth inside during the winter ... but that also means that some pretty nasty things are trapped indoors, too - like dust, odors, chemical fumes, pet dander, irritants, microscopic insects, mold, mildew, viruses, and more. And, every time...

The results are finally in for the 2013 Infiniti Coaches' Challenge, and even though VCU Coach Shaka Smart did not win $100,000 in support of Friends Association for Children, all of our valued customers are big winners for taking the time to vote for this worthy cause! You have shown that inspiration is truly contagious! You'll be happy to know that the good folks at Infiniti donated $5,000 to Friends Association for Children, a non-profit child and family agency that has served the Central Virginia community for over 140 years. We encourage you to visit the Friends Association website and...

VCU Coach Shaka Smart has made it to the Final 4 again — this time in the ESPN Infiniti Coaches' Charity Challenge. Please visit www.espn.com/infiniti to vote for Shaka Smart's Friends Association for Children — a non-profit child and family agency that has served the Central Virginia community for over 140 years. Help Coach Smart to win $100,000.00 for the Friends Association — click on the link below and vote every day ... then spread the inspiration by sharing with friends. The winner will be announced on March 11, so vote now! Click here to view the Woodfin video featuring...

Once again this year, Woodfin, the Better Housing Coalition, and WTVR CBS-6 teamed up to help a needy family in the Richmond area enjoy a warm winter with a new furnace supplied and installed by Woodfin. Except this year, we had a nice surprise. Instead of awarding one deserving family, we awarded three: the Roots family, the Brown family and the Francis family. They all learned the good news during a live CBS-6 news segment with Woodfin president Justin Andress and WTVR chief meteorologist Zach Daniel. View the video.   Last winter, Woodfin team members and our good friends at...

So many new things are happening here at Woodfin - beginning with our logo. It's more modern ... and that reflects other innovations taking place. Our website has undergone a facelift. It features a new-easy-to-navigate design, new content and our new "My Account" portal - coming soon. With "My Account," you'll be able to view your account history in real time, make payments online, request fuel deliveries and service calls, and more. Do you have a smartphone or other mobile device? You'll really appreciate our new mobile website. (You may even be looking at it right now!) It's got all...

Nominate a deserving family this Winter. Click here!...

Little over a week ago, Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc from the Carolinas to New England, leaving millions without power.It certainly drove home the point we at Woodfin have been emphasizing for years: It's time to get an emergency backup generator. When your neighbors are suffering in the dark, with no heat or hot water, no TV or Internet, rotting food in the fridge and dirty clothes piling up in the hampers, you'll have all the comforts of home because you have a generator.Safely fueled by propane or natural gas, a backup generator automatically starts itself when the outage begins and...

Boo!If you are frightened at the thought of those volatile energy prices playing tricks on your family's budget, be spooked no longer! We have a great way to make heating costs more manageable this heating season: Woodfin's budget payment plan.This convenient program takes your yearly energy cost and divides it into 12 equal monthly payments — no surprise bills in the mail. We estimate your monthly budget payment based on the previous year's fuel usage. If your actual fuel costs turn out to be a little higher or lower than estimated, we'll make adjustments along the way.You may even include...

No matter which presidential candidate may get elected, there's something all Woodfin customers can vote for - and that's lower energy costs when they take advantage of Woodfin's full service capabilities: Our expert heating and cooling upgrades could lower your energy bills by up to 30% or more. Our comprehensive Comfort Protection Plans shield you from potentially expensive out-of-pocket repair costs. Our All Secure Watchdog Security division provides peace of mind to thousands of Richmond area residents. Our professional plumbing services mean you won't have to hire a plumber you don't know, who may charge you an arm and a...

It's hurricane season in our corner of the world, and you know what that means ... it's time to get an emergency backup generator!When your neighbors are suffering in the dark, with no heat, no TV, and rotting food in the fridge, you'll have all the comforts of home ... because you have a generator from Woodfin!Fueled by propane or natural gas, a backup generator automatically starts itself when the outage begins and provides emergency power until main power is restored, then it shuts off.We offer generators in a variety of capacities, depending on the types of appliances you wish...

You probably don't want to think about it, but the cold weather will be here in a matter of weeks. You might be gearing up for this eventuality by putting away the flip-flops or purchasing a new winter coat. But have you thought about testing your heating system before the heating season begins? Testing your heating system to make sure it's working the way it should is easy ... and it only takes a few minutes - so why not try it now! After all, the middle of winter is no time to discover you have an old clunker on...

Regular tune-ups keep your boiler or furnace running at peak efficiency, cut annual fuel bills by up to 10% and help prevent inconvenient breakdowns.When is the best time to call for an annual tune-up? Believe it or not, the best time to get a tune-up is not in the fall, as most people think, but during the summer ... in other words, right now. When you arrange for your tune-up now, not only will you be able to get a convenient appointment; if a problem is found, you won't run the risk of having to go without heat while your...

It's Time for that Generator NOW! In late June, 192,000 people in Greater Richmond lost power during severe rainstorms, and several days passed before electricity was completely restored. Last summer, 374,000 homes in the Richmond area were without power due to Hurricane Irene. Do you want to spend even one more hour without lights, air conditioning and fresh food in the fridge? We don't think so! Do what your neighbors are doing - and call Woodfin NOW for a backup generator. We'll visit your home for a free consultation - there's nothing to lose ... except your power if you...

This July 4th, we’ll be seeing a lot of red, white and blue, as we celebrate our nation’s independence. All year long, however, we can celebrate our energy independence, by going green with Bioheat® – the next big thing in home heating!  This exciting new Oilheat innovation is biodegradable, renewable and is a combination of heating oil and soybean oil, which makes it “green”! Bioheat is not only good for your heating system, the environment, and America, but Virginia, too! Heating your home with Bioheat yields many benefits: • Domestically grown, it supports American agriculture and limits the     ...

The kids are on vacation from school - whether we adults like it or not! Here at Woodfin, however, we're always learning new ways to improve your comfort - so we can serve you better! Members of our staff take refresher courses in the newest service and installation techniques ... attend burner school to stay up-to-date with the latest combustion technology ... and attend seminars given by the manufacturers of the equipment we sell and install. In addition, our technicians attend training sessions sponsored by state and national associations. We have our own on-site training room, so our technicians are never...

We love Virginia, but we have to admit we're not crazy about the sticky summer weather. The average relative humidity on a June morning in Richmond is 83%. "Bring on the air conditioning," you say. But with electricity prices so high, it doesn't do your wallet any good to keep the A/C running all the time. So, we thought we'd offer 10 tips to help you save energy this summer. Keep drapes, blinds and shades closed during the day to block out the sun. Install an attic fan - it can cool your attic by nearly 30 degrees! Plant shade...

Your mom cared for you when you were sick - this Mother's Day, May 13, you can do something nice for her, too - help her stay active, independent and well protected with a medical alert system from Woodfin's All Secure Watchdog Security division. Whether Mom is a senior living alone or a has medical or physical challenges, a medical alert system will give both of you the peace of mind knowing that help is available with the touch of a button. A medical alert system offers these benefits:     Automatic medication reminders     Smoke, gas and flood detection   ...

We are pleased to announce the winner of Woodfin's "A Warmer Winter" ... Beth Pritchett and family, from Quinton, Virginia. Woodfin recently teamed up with WTVR CBS-6 to help a needy family in the Richmond area enjoy a warmer winter with a new furnace supplied and installed by Woodfin. Promos for "A Warmer Winter" ran throughout December and January during weather segments with CBS-6's Zach Daniel, Carrie Rose and Mike Stone. We asked for nominations through this website, and the winner was announced during WTVR's January 18th newscast. Thank you for your nominations - and for helping the Pritchett family...