Energy efficiency is a big topic with today’s homeowners, and smart families are attempting all manner of adjustments to make their homes greener. Unfortunately, many well-meaning efforts at energy efficiency backfire, having the opposite effect. Be wary of...
The start of a new year is the ideal time to take a fresh approach to your home's HVAC system. Whether you’re considering investing in a new system for your Berryville, Virginia, home or you want to get the most out of the one you have, the start of a new year...
When you buy a new home, whether it's fresh construction or just new to you, indoor air quality, or IAQ, probably ranks at the top of your priorities. This is especially true if you or a member of your family suffers from allergies or asthma. Poor IAQ can reduce your...
Are you buying a new home? Are you preparing to replace your old HVAC system? As many homeowners in Columbia, Maryland, have discovered, there is more than one option to consider in how to heat your home this winter. Perhaps you've experienced enough issues with your...
Everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Everyone locks their keys in their car or forgets their wallet at home. Everyone curses after getting home from the grocery store and realizing that he or she neglected to buy the most important ingredient for tonight's dinner. It's...
If your home feels cold even when your heater is running, you could be losing warm air through gaps in your doors, windows, or insulation. Your heater could also be wasting energy in other ways. This increases your utility bills, creates more pollution, and makes your...
The hot, humid air from drying your clothes moves from outside your Baltimore, Maryland, home through your dryer vent hose. Over time, lint builds up in the hose and your lint trap. Without regular dryer vent cleaning, the humidity in your home increases every time...
Fall and winter weather in Maryland are undeniably volatile, with cold streaks and moderate temperatures that seem to come at random. Because of these inconsistencies in temperature, it's always important to have your heating system running smoothly to ensure proper...
Most furnaces last for 15 to 20 years with regular maintenance, so you're probably buying your first new furnace. Heating equipment is one of the largest expenses for owners of Edgewater, Maryland, homes, so you should choose your new unit carefully. A new heater is a...
Many efficient HVAC devices are available that can help you save money and keep your Frederick, Maryland, home more comfortable. Many of these devices can even increase your home's value. Speak with an HVAC professional to help you install a variable-speed compressor,...
