The arctic blast is back! Be ready for extreme cold weather and that know that storms can be deceptive, so please take the necessary safety precautions: BEFORE a storm or extremely low temperatures: 1. Be sure you have all the tools you need such as shovels, rock...
Many homeowners can be confused over the difference between a central air conditioner and a heat pump. After all, they look very similar and both provide cooling. So what's the difference? Read on to learn about some heat pump advantages. How Heat Pumps Resemble Central A/Cs When...
You might be surprised at the importance of properly sizing a new residential HVAC system. If a cooling or heating system is oversized or undersized, it is set to waste energy and underperform. A key component of HVAC sizing is calculating its cooling and heating...
If your home's central heating or A/C system is malfunctioning, or not working, you might first determine whether your HVAC equipment or the thermostat is the problem. It would be good if it was a thermostat problem since that's often a less expensive fix than an...
Many homeowners have made the choice to go green by reducing their energy usage. As a result, homes are more airtight than they were before. While an effective way to conserve energy, it also means more pollutants are locked inside the home since the natural drafts created by...
With all that’s involved in purchasing a new home, it's easy for first-time home buyers to overlook such features that aren't easily visible, including a heating and cooling system. Given Maryland’s humid summers and chilly winters, though, it's very important to know what kind of...
If you’re having trouble using your furnace, heat pump or heating system try our simple tips before you schedule a service appointment. 1. Check to ensure that your thermostat is set in the HEAT position. 2. Confirm the temperature setting on the thermostat is set HIGHER than...
Air filters are key parts to your heating and cooling system. They slow the buildup of grit and grime on coils and heat exchanges, which causes your system to work harder. Choosing the very best air filters for your home's system is an important step...
Fall allergies are no laughing matter. With all of the methods out there to reduce allergens in your home, the most effective is simply to remove as many of the allergens as possible. Now, if you've tried to reduce indoor allergens before then you know that...
As winter approaches, your summertime memories can fast fade into worry about more pressing matters. If you're like many people, staying warm in a cost-efficient way is a top priority. If you find yourself needing a new heat system, need some work on the one...
