With its humid summers and occasional winter nor'easters, Baltimore's climate can quickly run up your utility bills. Saving energy on heating and cooling is a great place to start lowering those bills, but there's a lot more you can do. Improving your lighting,...
How to Ensure Efficient Air Conditioning Throughout the Summer
Another summer is fast approaching, and with it, you'll want an air conditioner that works effectively, efficiently and reliably throughout the season. Efficient air conditioning means that your home cooling system will keep your indoor living environment as cool as...
Condensation on Windows Can Signal Excess Humidity: How This Can Damage Your Home
When you have excess humidity in your home, one of the first places you may notice it is on the windows. Condensation on windows can take the form of water droplets, fog, frost or ice. This type of condensation is a reliable sign that there's more moisture in your...
New Efficiency Regulations Change Water Heater Standards in 2015
It’s been more than a decade since the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) upgraded water heater standards, and their most recent revision to their minimum energy efficiency requirements change in mid-April 2015. According to the DOE, water heating falls second in line...
What Are the Lifetime Costs of an Air Conditioner Replacement?
As you start your search for a new cooling system, the most important consideration you'll make is evaluating the lifetime costs of an air conditioner replacement. While the U.S. Department of Energy sets minimum energy efficiency standards for cooling equipment,...
4 Factors Your Contractor Will Consider When Installing an Air Conditioner
The steps you and your HVAC contractor take when installing an air conditioner lay the groundwork for how it performs in terms of energy consumption and long-term durability. Cooling systems are complex machines and if one part of the installation isn’t as precise as...
Did You Know Ductwork Design Plays a Major Role in HVAC Efficiency?
If you’ve been shopping for a new furnace or A/C for your Mid-Atlantic home, you’ve seen how advanced features play a major role in HVAC efficiency, comfort and ROI. The heating and cooling systems certainly are the heart of the HVAC system, but consider that the air...
Attic Insulation: What Is Its Impact on Your Maryland Home?
The varied weather in Baltimore and throughout Maryland means you need to weatherize your home carefully if you want to keep your energy bills low all year. There are dozens of home improvement jobs you could do to boost your home's efficiency, such as sealing air...
How Programmable Thermostats Work to Maximize Energy Usage and Indoor Comfort
Programmable thermostats are designed to maximize efficient energy usage and home comfort on your schedule, whether it’s cold and dry outside or hot and sticky. If you haven’t been getting the most value from your thermostat or if you’re shopping around, keep reading...
Water Heater Replacement Options for Your Baltimore Home
Your choice of water heater replacement will likely impact your household budget, for better or worse. In the average home, making hot water alone represents about 12 percent of the total energy consumption. Only heating and air conditioning take up a bigger portion....
