Ways to Keep Your Home Cooler This Summer!
In warmer months, it is tempting to crank the air conditioner or plant yourself in front of the nearest fan. But these are not the only tricks to keeping cool. It turns out there are plenty of ways to buffer your home from the heat without racking up your electric bill. And they will make […]
5 Common Winter Heating Problems
Now that the weather is cooling down, it’s time to turn off the air conditioner and prepare for the chilly winter weather. It’s time to bring out the blankets, dust off your winter coats, and fire up the heater and settle in for a cozy winter indoors. But even if your heater worked perfectly last […]
5 Signs That You Need to Replace Your Furnace
Are you prepping for the winter season and worried about the state of your home’s furnace? Winter can bring you and your family many blessings, like quality time during the holidays, beautiful scenery of blankets of snow, and warm, delicious treats. However, if you have a faulty heating system, you may be in for a […]
How Does Humidity Affect Your Energy Bills?
When the temperature starts to rise in the summer, you’ll feel the unwelcoming discomfort of humidity. But along with the uncomfortable temperatures and feelings that come with humidity, your air conditioner can also begin to affect your comfort levels. So, does high humidity affect air conditioning systems? Your AC has to work extra hard when […]
Common Air Conditioning Terms to Know
Whether you are looking up how to change an air filter or you are discussing a cooling problem with your HVAC company, it helps to know the names of air conditioning components so that you can effectively find the answers you are looking for. This handy guide contains definitions for the most common air conditioning […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Central Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is a great feature to have in your Maryland home, but it takes a bit of care and knowledge to make sure your system runs properly, remains efficient, and lasts as long as possible. To get the most out of your air conditioner, follow these simple tips: Do Have Your System Professionally Installed […]
8 Ways to Make Sure Your Air Conditioning Unit is Ready for Summer!
With summer creeping up right around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about the things you can do around the house to help keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit, or HVAC, at its peak. 1. Focus on the Filter The first thing to check when it comes to your HVAC […]
Energy Saving Tips for your HVAC System on Earth Day
For many, the month of April is symbolic of the start of spring and the blossoming of life after a long dreary winter. April also celebrates a day of reflection for the preservation and health of our planet, observed on the 22nd. Since its creation in 1969, Earth Day has grown into a worldwide effort […]
What Does It Mean When a Furnace Short Cycles?
A furnace “short cycles” when it turns off before reaching the desired temperature. This means that if your thermostat is set to 72 degrees, the furnace may shut down at 65 or 68 degrees, but will never reach 72 degrees. Short cycling can also be used to describe a furnace that turns on and off […]
Why Is My Heat Pump Not Turning On?
Heat pumps can encounter a wide range of issues, most of which clearly indicate what exactly is going wrong. A breaker trips, you have an electrical issue. If the heat pump makes odd sounds, a component has worn out. But what exactly causes a heat pump to fail to operate completely? Follow along with the […]