If you’re installing a new HVAC system, do your homework. With today’s internet offerings, you might be tempted to purchase a system on-line and either install it yourself or hire someone to do it. First, you’ll save yourself a lot of time and worry by purchasing your...
You can take advantage of some extra cash this season if you’ve replaced your heating or cooling system with a new, energy-efficient unit and are a Maryland BGE customer. BGE is offering rebates anywhere from $150 to $500, and you can combine several offers for...
There’s lots of talk about SEER ratings and AFUE minimums in the heating and air conditioning market these days. What do these acronyms mean? The letters are actually all about numbers. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Mostly associated with air...
Why clean your air ducts? Besides the obvious reasons of getting rid of dust particles and contaminants within your HVAC ducts, clearing your home of allergens and making your HVAC system run more efficiently, clean air ducts can help guard against radon exposure in...
Ductwork is as important as the HVAC unit in a home. It’s part of the system, and if it’s dirty, leaky or odorous, the entire system will be ineffective. Ductwork is often overlooked as a source of energy loss, but in truth, it can be the culprit of the poor...
