You might be surprised to learn about the extensive benefits of spring HVAC system maintenance. A combination of easy do-it-yourself steps, coupled with a precision HVAC tuneup, will help prepare your A/C or heat pump for a long summer of efficient and comfortable...
Routine Maintenance Extends Fuel Tank Life and Keeps Your Home Safe
If you use fuel oil to heat your Mid-Atlantic area home, it's important to realize the importance of regular fuel tank maintenance. Using fuel oil to heat your home and water can be safe and relatively efficient, with proper fuel tank maintenance. Importance of Fuel...
9 Myths About Fuel Oil for Home Heating, Debunked
A lot of misinformation is circulating about fuel oil for home heating. Some of the bogus facts can cost you money. Learn the truth about fuel oil for home heating. Straightening Out Fuel Oil Myths Myth: Heating with oil is expensive. Fact: Fuel oil for home heating...
Deciding Between a Furnace, Heat Pump or Hybrid: Know What Matters
If you're considering a new heating system for your Mid-Atlantic region home, you'll likely be choosing between two popular options – heat pumps and combustion furnaces. But there's a third option that combines the benefits of both – a hybrid, or dual-fuel, heat pump....
Indoor vs. Outdoor Tank: What to Consider When Choosing a Home Oil Tank
If you're considering an oil-burning heating system for your Mid-Atlantic area home, one of the first questions you'll have to answer is whether to install the oil tank outside or inside. The indoor vs. outdoor tank dilemma doesn't have to be difficult, however. Most...
Understanding How an Oil Burner Works to Heat Your Maryland Home
If you use an oil burner for a furnace, boiler or water heater in your Mid-Atlantic home, it's not a bad idea to acquire a passing familiarity with how the system works. Some degree of understanding will leave you better equipped to troubleshoot malfunctions,...
Preventing Dirty Ductwork Is Your Best Defense Against Diminished IAQ
Preventing dirty ductwork is one of the most important things a homeowner can do. When neglected, ductwork can become contaminated with dirt, mold, and other pollutants. Since indoor air moves through the ductwork as the HVAC system cools down or heats up your air,...
Ventilation for Your Baltimore Home: Looking at the Different Options
Baltimore's summer humidity and winter chill make carefully planned ventilation a must in our area, but not all types of home ventilation work equally well. Some provide only a bare minimum of fresh air. Others clean the air throughout your home while also helping to...
A Whole-House Humidifier Can Be an Integral Part of Improved Indoor Air Quality
If your indoor air quality is suffering, you may be surprised what a humidifier can do. Many homes in the Mid-Atlantic area are too dry; the optimal level of humidity for a home is between 30 and 50 percent. Waking up with a sore throat and chapped lips, feeling...
How to Embrace Energy Conservation and Efficiency in Your Home
Saving money is at the forefront of many homeowners' minds, and managing home energy bills is a powerful way to cut down monthly expenses. When you're looking to cut back on your energy use, there are two major strategies you may employ: energy conservation...
