Ashburn is a city in Loudoun County in the state of Virginia. The climate in Ashburn is warm and temperate. The July high is around 88°F while the January low is 24°F. A varying climate means extended use of Ashburn home systems and appliances like the central A/C unit, central heating and electrical system. Long-term use of appliances and systems in Ashburn homes can be a risk for normal wear and tear causing unexpected mechanical breakdowns. For this reason, it is recommended that all homeowners sign up for home service agreements in Ashburn.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Ashburn. The city gets 42 inches of rain per year which is a significant amount of annual rainfall. Ashburn receives around 21 inches of snowfall per year. There are 75 days with any measurable precipitation. Temperature changes with the change in seasons means extra wear and tear on home appliances and systems. If your central heating system, central A/C unit or electrical system experiences a mechanical failure due to normal wear and tear, having protection from an expensive repair or replacement is essential because a delay can make living conditions in the home very uncomfortable for everyone, and even unsafe.

One of the best ways to protect home appliances and systems is to have a Home Service Agreement available to Ashburn residents, from a trusted home service agreement provider such as, American Residential Warranty. A home service agreement provides protection against unexpected repair costs for your covered appliances and systems that would NOT normally be covered under homeowner's insurance. Homeowner's insurance usually just protects you against losses due to natural disasters, theft or vandalism, but would NOT normally cover costs to repair appliances or systems when they break down due to normal wear and tear.

Customers with American Residential Warranty Home Service Agreements in Ashburn receive excellent customer service, available 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. We also provide immediate service for emergency issues and we will respond to a request for service within 24-48 hours. American Residential Warranty customers can select their own service providers or use a technician from ARW’s larger network of licensed, pre-screened and pre-qualified service professionals. By having such a home service agreement, it will ensure that when a problem arises due to normal wear and tear on a covered system or appliance, it can be properly and quickly resolved without causing financial distress.

Home & Lifestyle in Ashburn

Ashburn’s claim to fame includes Redskins Park where the Washington Redskins train and practice. Ashburn has an estimated 2016 population of just over 44,000.

Located within the Dulles Technology Corridor, Ashburn is home to many high-tech businesses. Since the city is located within the Dulles Technology Corridor; major employers include Verizon Business, AOL, and Orbital ATK Inc. Verizon Business has a major office in Ashburn and the city is home to government contractor Telos, The George Washington University's Virginia Science and Technology Campus, and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Janelia Research Campus. The Wikimedia Foundation, parent of Wikipedia, has its main data center in Ashburn .The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS) North America, renamed Airbus Group, Inc. has a second location in Ashburn. Many of the city’s residents commute into Washington, D.C. and the surrounding suburbs. Workers who drive the 30 mile commute to Washington, D.C., often sit in congested traffic on Interstate 66, a freeway known for having some of the worst gridlock in the country.

At the center of Ashburn is One Loudoun, a community that is a mix of offices, shops, restaurants, entertainment, condominiums, and hotels where people gather for outdoor concerts, farmer’s markets, 5K races, and the December tree lighting ceremony. Ashburn is a short drive from dozens of vineyards in the Loudoun County area. There are also museums just a short drive away, including the Air & Space museum at the Dulles Airport. George Washington University and Cordoba University call the city home. Belmont Manor House, formally known as Belmont Plantation, is a two-story, five-part Federal mansion in Loudoun County, Virginia.

The nearest major airport to Ashburn is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD / KIAD). Nine miles from the center of the city, the airport has international and domestic flights from Dulles, Virginia. Another major airport 35 miles from Ashburn is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA / KDCA), which has international and domestic flights from Washington, DC.

Columbia Gas and Washington Gas provides service to portions of Loudoun County. About 35% of Virginia's electricity is generated by the four reactors at two commercial nuclear power plants in the state. About 30% of Virginia's electricity is generated at power plants fueled by natural gas and almost 30% of Virginia's electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants.

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