Is your thermostat setting driving your family crazy?
In this episode, we sit down with David Moseley, President of Terrell E. Moseley, a third-generation family business keeping Central Virginia comfortable since 1936.
We dive straight into the ultimate home debate: the thermostat wars. David settles the score on whether setting your AC to 66°C (or 82°C!) actually makes sense on a blistering hot summer day.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
The “20-Degree Rule”: Can your air conditioning unit realistically handle high summer heat?
The #1 Homeowner Mistake: How a high-end, 1-inch air filter might actually be starving your HVAC system of airflow.
The 4-to-6-Inch Filter Upgrade: Why deeper filters perform better and how to get them installed.
Smart System Maintenance: Why a twice-a-year checkup saves you massive utility costs and extends your system’s life.
Emergency Backup: What happens when your AC dies on a Friday night (hint: 24/7 service is a lifesaver!).
Ditch the screen time and discover your next obsession! Andrea Carothers, owner of Hill City Mahj, joins the show to discuss the massive modern resurgence of Mahjong. Learn how this classic, four-person tile game builds real community and face-to-face connection. Andrea shares expert strategy tips, how to shake off beginner intimidation and where you can learn to play locally in Lynchburg.
Celebrate a century of local history! Hosts Trish and Rich Roth sit down with Timberlake residents Joan Frost and Jill Markwood to honor the neighborhood’s 100-year centennial. Discover the lake’s post-WWI origins, the legacy of its iconic tavern and the inspiring story of how neighbors personally funded and rebuilt the dam after a catastrophic 1995 failure.
Are you actually cleaning your floors, or just trapping dust? Dan Taylor from Kidd’s Restoration & Cleaning Services joins Trish and Rich Roth to break down the science of home fabric care. Learn why commercial truck-mounts crush DIY grocery store rentals, the hidden downside of bagless vacuums, and how to safely treat accidental spills on expensive area rugs.