Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for March, 2020

Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning is Taking Steps to Protect our Valued Customers

Tuesday, March 24th, 2020

We here at Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning want to let you know that we are still here to keep you comfortable while practicing social distancing not only in our offices but in your homes as well. We are taking steps to help stop the spread of COVID-19 virus. Our office will remain open with normal business hours 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

We will have no more than 10 employees in the building and our office will temporarily be closed to customers and vendors. Our technicians have designated drop off and pick up sites for any materials needed for their day and are also asked to please not enter the office. Our technicians are asked to wear gloves while working on indoor equipment as well as fresh booties when entering your home. They are asked to sanitize before entering and after leaving each home. We ask all employees if they are showing symptoms of any illness to please stay home. We are also asking customers to please notify us in the event someone in your home or someone you have been in close contact with may be showing symptoms of the Coronavirus to reschedule your appointment to a later date.

We also ask for your patience as we work through this new process of life together.

Contact Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning to learn more.

There is much to consider regarding the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) and its possible transmission in your home. While there are various and effective indoor air quality measures available to help protect your safety, including duct sanitization, ultraviolet (UV) germicidal light treatment, and HEPA air filters, they alone cannot protect from all forms of COVID-19 transmission. It is important to follow all official guidelines for preventing the spread of this virus.

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Heater FAQ: Repair or Replace?

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

question-markIt is reaching towards the very end of the season for heating in Charlottesville, VA. Warmer temperatures are fast approaching and are already being hinted at in our day-to-day (like those wonderful cloudy days that peaked around 80°F last week).

While it is likely that some of us are looking forward to a little more sunshine and fresh air, this doesn’t mean that we can just turn off the heater and walk away. The end of the heating season is about more than just a break from requiring warm air and prepping your air conditioner. It is also about doing a last checkup on your heater to make sure it will be able to get the job done next year.

Lets take a minute to review some facts about what signs you should know that will warn you that your heater needs repair … or even needs to be replaced.

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How Can a UV Light Improve IAQ?

Thursday, March 12th, 2020

Ultravation-Solaris-Whole-House-Air-PurifierThe air circulating in your home can help or hinder both your comfort and your health. There are different things you can do, and systems that you can use, to help boost IAQ to the level that you want.

Using an ultraviolet light air filter is one of the ways that you can improve the quality of the air in your home. These filters use ultraviolet light to purify the air that enters your home through your ductwork.

How does this work? It works because UV light kills or neutralizes any airborne viruses or bacteria passing through your ducts. The UV rays damage the DNA of microbes that pass under it, preventing them from reproducing and causing infections. This helps to keep the air in your home healthier.

Our Ultravation Solaris Whole House Air Purifier is a great addition to any home HVAC system. Installed within you ductwork, it helps to purify the air that cycles through your comfort systems and heads off viruses and bacteria at the pass.

When you pair a whole house purifier with consistent healthy hygiene practices such as washing your hands, you can enjoy and happier and healthier home all year long.

Contact Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning to learn more.


There is much to consider regarding the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) and its possible transmission in your home. While there are various and effective indoor air quality measures available to help protect your safety, including duct sanitization, ultraviolet (UV) germicidal light treatment, and HEPA air filters, they alone cannot protect from all forms of COVID-19 transmission. It is important to follow all official guidelines for preventing the spread of this virus.

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Is Your Furnace on the Fritz?

Monday, March 9th, 2020

furnace-technicianWe are getting the briefest hints of springtime around the corner for Charlottesville. However, while those couple days of sunshine were a treat, it is obvious we still have some chilly weather to contend with until wintertime finally calls it a day.

This is an important time to go the extra effort and make sure that your furnace is going to make it through the remainder of the season. What’s more, you will want to ensure that it will work when you go to turn it on next winter. With that in mind, you should check to see if you need to schedule a furnace repair in Charlottesville, VA.

Repair needs are common toward the end of the season thanks to the wear and tear caused by extended use. Don’t let your furnace go without the help it needs.

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