Tending To The Air Conditioner: Is It On Your Spring To-Do List?

Tending To The Air Conditioner: Is It On Your Spring To-Do List?Spring is a busy time for many homeowners with weeding, gardening and grass-cutting chores. In addition, it’s the perfect time to prepare your air conditioner for summer. A little maintenance in the spring will keep your family cool and comfortable and your system functioning efficiently and cost-effectively all summer. Read More »

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Relax — A NATE-Certified Technician Is Doing The Work

Proper operation of your home’s heating and cooling system ensures comfort for you and your loved ones in any season of the year. By the same token, a system malfunction guarantees great discomfort for your family until an HVAC technician corrects the problem. During a breakdown, however, you may find yourself worried about how to find a reputable HVAC company and whether or not the business employs competent technicians capable of giving you your money’s worth and getting the job done right. Read More »

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Selecting A Water Heater: How EF Factors In

Selecting A Water Heater: How EF Factors InIf you’re in the market for a new water heater, you no doubt are considering a lot of important factors, such as the number of gallons of hot water you’d like your new tank to hold, the temperature rise between the heater’s inlet and outlet, and the amount of time it takes for water stored in the tank to reach a specific temperature. However, when your comparing water-heater models, the most important figure is a water heater’s energy factor (EF.) Read More »

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Dual-Fuel Systems: An Ideal Heating And Cooling Option For Maryland Homeowners

If your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system isn’t performing as efficiently or optimally as you’d like, it might be time to consider an upgrade. One of the newer HVAC technologies that work well in the Maryland climate are dual-fuel systems, which combine the heating and cooling efficiencies of heat pumps with fuel-burning furnaces. Read More »

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Seven Steps To A Mold-Free Home

Seven Steps To A Mold-Free HomeMold certainly has its place. It helps break down compost, and we wouldn’t have bleu cheese without it. However, the last place that you want to find mold is in your home. Read More »

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Furnace Replacement: Don’t Wait Till Fall, Do It Now

If you limped through the winter with an ailing furnace, you’re probably breathing a sign of relief now that the warmer weather is setting in. However, now’s not the time to forget about your ailing furnace. Rather, consider replacing it now that it’s spring, which is to the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industry what late summer is to car manufacturers: the time to discount last year’s models before rolling out the new ones. Read More »

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Your Energy Bills: See Where You’re Spending, And You Can Spot Where To Save

Your Energy Bills: See Where You're Spending, And You Can Spot Where To SaveHaving high energy bills puts a strain on your family’s budget, but when you know how that energy is used throughout your home, you can take steps to use less without interfering with your comfort levels. Read More »

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Air Filters Must Be Clean If You Want To Reap Their Benefits

Forced-air heating and cooling systems use air filters as their first line of defense against the damaging properties of dust and other particulates in your indoor air. Keeping the filters clean prevents airborne particles from entering the equipment, where it can do serious damage to the evaporator coil or heat exchanger. A dirty filter slows the passage of air over these parts, which can have serious consequences. Read More »

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Heat-Pump System Performance: Boost Yours With These 3 Insider Secrets

Heat-Pump System Performance: Boost Yours With These 3 Insider SecretsIt’s not hard to boost your heat-pump system performance to increase your comfort and lower your energy bills. Heat pumps are like anything else mechanical: the better you maintain it, the better it performs. You can complete some of these tasks, while an HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) technician needs to perform others. Read More »

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Furnace Repair Or Replace? We Have Answers To Your Questions

At a certain point, virtually all homeowners will be faced with a furnace repair or replace dilemma. It’s not always easy to tell whether it will be worth it to fix an ailing or aging furnace, but replacement costs can be high. Fortunately, there are proven strategies you can use to make the right choice when faced with this quandary. Read More »

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