A service visit can be expensive if you're having air conditioner problems, especially once summer arrives in the Baltimore area. With the following tips, you may be able to repair some of the more common air conditioner problems and avoid the cost and inconvenience...
How Are Tankless Water Heaters Different From Traditional Storage Heaters?
Tankless water heaters, long used in Europe, are now gaining popularity in the U.S. How are tankless water heaters different from traditional storage heaters, and what are the potential advantages of installing this option in your Baltimore area home? Here's what you...
Household Problems That Can Trigger Allergy Issues and Reduce IAQ
Itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, sneezing and coughing are all symptoms of indoor allergies. If you or your family notice that your symptoms are worse at home, you’re likely experiencing the effects of poor indoor air quality. Indoor allergy triggers are one of the...
Helpful Tips for Homeowners Who Use Heating Oil
Home heating oil tips reveal how to get the best performance and versatility from an oil-fired furnace or boiler. It's not hard to preserve the efficiency of your system and apply the benefits of heating oil to other uses around your home. Cleaning and Maintenance...
Make the Most of Your Older Home With These Energy-Saving Upgrades
Older homes have charm and curb appeal, but they typically don’t have an efficient envelope. A home’s age plays a role, but building materials and construction practices just weren’t as efficient a few decades ago as new home construction is today. It doesn’t take a...
When Is Cleaning Necessary for Your Home Oil Tank?
Encountering problems with your oil-fired home heating system may require home oil tank cleaning. Over time, sludge can collect in the tank, clogging the fuel filter or the fuel line. Most of the time, the technician who fills your tank and changes the system's oil...
4 Significant Benefits of Using Oil Heating in Your Home
If you have an oil heating system already or if you're debating about a system replacement, consider the oil heating benefits before making a switch. Oil heating offers tangible advantages in terms of comfort, reliability and safety compared to natural gas and propane...
Humidifiers and How They Can Impact Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Especially during the cold Baltimore area winters, dry indoor air is a common problem that can leave you less comfortable, raise your energy bills, and even cause damage to your home. An indoor humidity level less than 35 percent impairs the air quality throughout...
Ductless Heat Pumps: An Efficient Heating and Cooling Option for Maryland Homeowners
Long popular in Europe and East Asia, ductless heat pumps are increasingly gaining favor around the U.S. for their energy efficiency and convenience. With no ducts to waste energy or complicate installation, these systems are highly efficient, flexible, and space...
Common Causes of Oil Tank Leaks for Baltimore Area Homeowners
If you use fuel or heating oil to heat your Baltimore area home, your first priority should be to avoid leaks from the oil tank or lines. Either a long-term or sudden oil leak can severely damage your home and property, and require an extensive and costly cleanup. To...
