Impaired HVAC Efficiency The effects of a dirty HVAC air filter cause more problems than you know. What looks like a harmless, dirty filter can greatly reduce the efficiency of your air conditioner and eventually cause your HVAC system to break down. Clogged air...
What’s Included in Professional A/C Maintenance? A Comprehensive Checklist
Savvy homeowners know that regular maintenance is much easier on the wallet than emergency repairs. When you schedule a routine maintenance appointment, though, it's helpful to have an idea of what the professional A/C maintenance checklist should include. This way,...
Why Good Ductwork Design Helps You Keep Your Cool in Summer
A home’s ductwork is to the cooling and heating systems what piping is to a home’s plumbing system. While leaky and inefficient ducts do not create physical damage to home and property the same as do leaky water pipes, leaky and poorly designed ductwork creates...
The Most Efficient Label Points You to HVAC Efficiency
When you're in the market for new HVAC equipment, whether it's a furnace, heat pump, A/C or something else, it's important that you choose a unit that's as energy efficient as you can afford. Not only will you help the environment by lowering your energy usage, you'll...
Why Reducing Energy Consumption Matters
At Griffith Energy Services, we're dedicated to helping our friends and neighbors lower their energy usage without sacrificing comfort. There are plenty of ways to make your home as efficient as possible, and thanks to our extensive experience in the HVAC industry, we...
Your Window to Energy Savings
Natural lighting is a great way to save energy as you illuminate your home without electricity during the day. However, windows can also be a source of expense during hot or cold weather. In warmer climates that require a significant amount of cooling energy, windows...
6 Ways to Reduce Indoor Allergens on a Budget
Keeping your Northern Virginia home’s air fresh and clean doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are six ways to reduce indoor air pollution without overspending. 1. Invest in Houseplants One of the most budget-friendly ways to improve indoor air adds...
Zoning Systems Allow Easton Area Homeowners Maximum Temperature Control
Do you sometimes feel like you have no control over your home’s comfort index, its thermostat settings or energy bills? These are all common symptoms of homes with only one thermostat that's expected to make everyone comfortable without breaking the energy budget....
Do You Understand How Duct Design Impacts Your Home’s Heating and Cooling
From the simplest device to the most complex system, design affects function. When it comes to HVAC equipment and the systems that heat and cool your home, the concept of design affects not only the comfort level in your living spaces, but how much you pay to maintain...
Calculate Your Energy Costs For Summer Based on Cooling Degree Days
Wouldn't it be nice if you knew how much your energy bills would be before they arrived? While you might not be able to control outside temperatures, you can use daily information about the weather to estimate your expected energy usage each month. Cooling degree days...
