If you have combustion appliances, whether it's a gas furnace, water heater or stove, or a fireplace, your risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is higher than if you don't. However, if you follow some simple safety rules, you can cut risk factors way down, ensuring...
With Home Heating Comes the Need for Fire Safety — Helpful Tips From the Pros
During the winter, homeowners need to be more vigilant than ever when it comes to fire safety and home heating. This applies to various heating sources, ranging from central combustion heating systems and fireplaces to wood stoves and space heaters. Where fire safety...
Above vs. Below Ground Oil Tanks: Which Storage Option Is Best for Your Situation?
Choosing the right type of heating oil storage tank is essential to avoid headaches and extra costs in the future. There are two main options for tank installations: aboveground and underground. But which is the best option? Learning key facts about each can help make...
The Essential Parts of the HVAC System and How They Keep You Comfy
When it comes to your comfort, you can't know too much about the parts of the HVAC system in your Baltimore home. If each of the components listed below is functioning properly, the system as a whole is more efficient, increasing comfort and using less...
Overfill Prevention Is a Must for Oil Tanks — How This Works
Following basic heating oil tank overfill prevention procedures helps prevent accidental oil spillage inside your home. While heating fuel oil isn't considered toxic, nor is it flammable in its uncompressed state, the odor of a fuel oil spill in the basement or...
5 Home Improvement Projects for Increased Energy Efficiency
It takes planning to create a home that will keep you comfortable through Baltimore's winter Nor'easters and high summer humidity. If your home is like most, each part of the building can benefit from some upgrades that will help you maintain indoor...
5 Ways to Inadvertently Void an HVAC Warranty in the New Year
Happy New Year! Let's kick 2015 off the right way by looking at how you can protect your HVAC warranty from being voided. An HVAC system is not only a big financial investment, but it also holds the key to your family's year-round comfort and safety. The...
Dirty Ducts Got You Down? 3 Reasons to Have Them Cleaned
Having dirty ducts may require duct cleaning to protect your family's health and well-being, as well as the efficient operation of your home's HVAC system. Ductwork serves as a reservoir for airborne indoor pollutants that may be rarely seen but potentially can have a...
Which is the Best Heat Pump Option for You?
Using a heat pump is one of the most energy-efficient ways to stay comfortable in the Baltimore and Frederick areas' often-unpredictable weather. The multiple heat pump options available make it easier to find a system that meets your needs, but before you choose,...
Benefits of Converting Your Home to a New Oil Heat System
If your furnace is reaching the end of its natural life expectancy, you’re probably considering many home heating options, including converting to an oil heat system. Of course, you can simply stick with the status quo and upgrade to a newer model of what you...
