Reducing your home’s heat gain during the Mid-Atlantic Region’s hot summer reduces the need to run the A/C as often to stay cool and comfortable. Following are practical and proven ways to cut heat gain in your home, and reduce A/C dependence for good. Seal in Savings...

A furnace or A/C filter might seem like a small purchase, but it makes a big difference when it comes to comfort and indoor air quality in your Arlington, Virginia, home. Of course, even small purchases add up over time, so follow these strategies for selecting a...

The squeaking wheel gets the grease, as the metaphor goes, and if your A/C is squeaking, grinding, rattling or making some other unusual A/C noises in your Westminster area home, it deserves some TLC right away. Common A/C Noises An A/C system contains several...

Summertime is well under way in the Mid-Atlantic Region – and that means plenty of long, humid days ahead. Although most of us have eagerly awaited the arrival of summer, our homes are not always prepared for these muggy months. If you haven't already done so, you may...

Your heat pump freezing up on a cold Baltimore winter night or hot summer afternoon is a frustrating situation, but not always a complex one. By checking for the most common causes of freezing, you'll know if the problem is something you can solve or if you'll need a...

Windows can present an efficiency challenge in most homes, and energy-efficient window treatments and coverings help close the gap. Heat is both gained and lost through window glass. Summer sun radiating through windows carries an abundance of solar energy into the...

The benefits of professional duct sealing extend beyond simply increased comfort that results from ensuring all the conditioned air gets where it’s supposed to go in your home. In a forced-air system, leaky ductwork is a major source of high energy costs, as well as...

The outdoor unit of your home's split system air conditioner isn't visually appealing, but it's easily concealed with strategically placed shrubs and bushes. Landscaping around the A/C unit in the right way can not only work as camouflage, but also improve cooling...