Predicting the amount of fuel needed to keep your home warm in the winter can be made more accurate by using degree days and the k factor. These two numerical measures provide an accurate baseline for assessing the amount of fuel used, the rate at which heating fuel...
Rely on a Boiler for Cool Weather Comfort? Maintenance and Operation Tips
They may not be the most common heating systems in the Baltimore and Dover area, but when well cared for, boilers can keep you as warm as any furnace. While boiler operation and boiler maintenance are different from running and maintaining a furnace, much of the...
Air Filters: An Invaluable Piece of Your Home’s HVAC System
HVAC systems have plenty of technical moving parts: evaporators and condensers, heat exchangers, blower fans, dampers, and so on. But it may surprise you to learn that one of the most important parts of the HVAC system is a small, inexpensive part that's easy to...
How Does Ductwork Design Affect Comfort and Energy Efficiency?
When you open a high energy bill, you may become frustrated and cut back on heating and cooling even more. Energy-saving thermostat settings are certainly helpful, and they're simple to enforce with a programmable thermostat. Thermostat settings aside, how often do...
Would Switching to Home Heating Oil Be Beneficial for Your Situation?
If you're looking for a better way to keep your Mid-Atlantic home warm, look into home heating oil. You might be surprised at some of the benefits of home heating oil, like the fact that it's more environmentally friendly than natural gas. So before you make...
Take the Guesswork Out of Furnace Replacement
There’s no disputing that the furnaces available today offer greater fuel efficiency, home comfort and cleaner-burning heating than older models. With so many achievements in furnace and HVAC technologies, however, you may have more questions than answers for...
How a Geothermal Heat Pump Works for Maryland Homeowners
Maryland homeowners have multiple options when it comes to home comfort, but geothermal heat pumps are usually the most efficient and cost-effective choice. Geothermal systems provide levels of efficiency that can't be matched by other types of home heating and...
Side by Side Comparison of Gas and Oil Furnaces
If you're facing a furnace replacement soon, you might want to take a little time to consider the advantages and disadvantages of gas vs. oil furnaces. Both options are available to homeowners here in the Baltimore area. You may want to stay with the type of...
Tips for Keeping Your Baltimore Home Toasty in Freezing Temperatures
Baltimore winters can be bitterly cold, and keeping your home warm in freezing temperatures may be a constant struggle, especially if you live in an older house. With the price of energy constantly on the rise, finding ways to stay warm at lower thermostat settings...
Thermostat Basics: From Making an Upgrade to Changing the Batteries
The thermostat is the control panel of your home's HVAC system. It's a small device, but the way it works affects the way the entire system runs. Therefore, it's important to make sure you have the best thermostat for your needs and that it's in good...