Spring will soon arrive in Westminster, Maryland. Are you still figuring out how to ease the strain on your utility bills from the recent winter weather? Good news: You can save energy by taking advantage of the warmer weather and preparing your home for summer. As...
7 Major Ways to Prepare Your Baltimore-Area Home for Spring
The end is in sight. After some impressive winter storms in the mid-Atlantic region this winter, it's time to prepare your home for spring. Although you may think surviving Maryland's winter is enough to do, you still have plenty of work ahead to get your home ready...
Keep Your Family Safe With a Marex Security System
In this day and age, you can do almost anything with the touch of a few buttons on your smartphone or tablet. Don’t you think protecting, securing, and monitoring your Baltimore, Maryland, home should be on that list? Griffith Energy Services has partnered with...
Keeping Your Air Clean of VOCs
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are chemicals that evaporate at room temperature and could cause breathing problems, flu-like symptoms, and even cancer. Formaldehyde is a common VOC that comes from the glues in particle board. Others include acetone, toluene,...
Top 7 HVAC Terms Homeowners Should Know
Your HVAC system is responsible for keeping your Columbia, Maryland, home comfortable, but many people don't understand the various aspects of their systems. With all the terminology associated with the HVAC industry, it's no surprise that you may not know what...
4 Ways to Handle Harsh Weather
Just when you think you’re out of the woods, a late-winter storm is bound to hit Columbia, Maryland. While it may be nice to snuggle up inside with loved ones, it’s only fun if you’re prepared for the harsh weather. Before you look ahead to spring,...
HVAC Energy Efficiency for First-Time Homeowners
If you've never owned a Columbia, Maryland, home before, taking the leap can prove both rewarding and frustrating. Whether you're building a home from the ground up or moving into a mid-century find, your HVAC system will play a critical role in your comfort, health,...
Common Sources of Heat Loss and How to Address Them
You have the thermostat cranked up and the furnace is definitely running, but your Columbia, Maryland, home is still chilly and drafty. If this sounds like a familiar scenario, then you're probably experiencing heat loss in your home. A number of factors contribute to...
How Variable Speed Furnaces Save you Money
When heating your Manassas, Virginia, home, you've got more energy-efficient options than a heater that simply turns on or off. Think about replacing your old furnace with a variable speed furnace and a smart thermostat. A variable speed furnace incrementally adjusts...
6 Eco-Friendly Technologies that are Changing HVAC
Baltimore, Maryland, homeowners often think about how they can make their homes more comfortable without posing a risk to the environment. Thanks to these up-and-coming eco-friendly technologies from the HVAC industry, year-round home comfort is one reality that's...