I Survived 102°F INSIDE My Virginia Home — Can This House Be Saved?

Last summer, the temperature inside Myke's Richmond Virginia home reached 102°F. Somehow, the HVAC system kept limping along — but after nearly three decades of Virginia heat, humidity, insanely high energy bills, and deferred maintenance, it was clear something was wrong. Visit JamesRiverAir.com or call 804-358-9333 now to schedule your free second opinion. In this special episode, we bring James River Air into the house and document the entire investigation. What starts with an aging outdoor unit quickly leads into the attic, crawlspace, electrical system, airflow, humidity levels, and the larger question every homeowner eventually has to face: Is this salvageable? Along the way, we learn why keeping a Virginia home comfortable is about far more than cold air, how different parts of the house work together, and why waiting until a system completely fails can leave homeowners with fewer options and a much more expensive emergency. This episode is not just about HVAC systems. It is about understanding your home, asking better questions, and knowing where you stand before the next stretch of extreme weather arrives. For homeowners across the state of Virginia who are unsure whether their system is performing the way it should, James River Air offers a free second opinion with no pressure to make an immediate decision. This episode was produced in partnership with James River Air. The HVAC system and installation featured in the video were provided at no cost as part of this collaboration. Got thoughts? Send us a text here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex... Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://verahouse.buzzsprout.com Follow us:   / verahouse.co   Hosted by Myke Metzger & Perri Young:   / mykemetzger     / planetperri   Learn more about our studio: https://verahouse.co This podcast is produced by ⁠Vera House⁠ — a creative club and media studio based in Richmond, Virginia. Our studio exists to champion creative expression, elevate culture, and produce high-impact content for founders, makers, and modern brands in Richmond.