If you live in Northern Virginia and need heat or air-conditioning service, try Squires Home Energy. Chris Squires knows his business. Even better, he runs a customer-friendly business.

Chris has assured our family comfort many a time in both heat and cold since a former neighbor referred us to him five years ago when one of thermostats short-circuited in the winter. We either had to turn the heat off entirely or let it run constantly until Chris could get to our house to replace it. We have had numerous minor problems since then, and Chris is always quick to respond and repair.

The latest problem surfaced a few days ago. My wife and son smelled gas in the house. I had the family evacuate and waited for a representative from Columbia Gas come check for leaks. He found a faulty gas-control valve at the furnace, which meant he had to “red flag” the system and turn off the gas flow.

Fortunately, it was warn that day and has been since. But Chris was quick to respond anyway. He came to the house the day we discovered the problem, ordered the necessary part and replaced the valve within three days. He did the work on a Saturday.

Chris’ goal all along was to make sure the fix was in before the unseasonably warm weather in late October disappeared while we had no heat. He has always worked hard to meet our needs as customers. That’s why I recommended him as the heating/AC contractor for our church building, too, and he has been just as proactive and quick at fixing problems that arise there.

Give Squires Home Energy a try. Chris will earn your confidence.

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