When is it time to replace your gas furnace? Each homeowner will come up with a different answer, but it all boils down to a very basic cost-benefit analysis. When the benefits of installing new heating equipment outweigh the costs of the equipment and installation,...
Considering an Oil Storage Tank? Determining Which Option Is Right for Your Home
Homeowners who don't have access to natural gas lines often have to choose between propane and heating oil for keeping their homes warm during the winter. Heating oil remains a competitive option in many markets. However, many homeowners have concerns about oil...
Advantages of Adding a Heat Recovery System to Your HVAC Equipment
For most homeowners, heating is a fairly substantial cost for half or more of the year, and if your home isn't designed with efficiency in mind, you're almost literally burning money. When our friends and neighbors ask us for tips to lower energy bills, we almost...
New to Fuel Delivery? Here’s the Rundown
If you are new to the Mid-Atlantic area or are a current area resident moving to a new home or office, you may be considering which heating fuel is best. Availability, ease of ordering fuel, delivery options, safety and price may affect your choice. Electricity,...
How Does a Geo Thermal Heat Pump Work?
Are you wondering how a geothermal heat pump works? Not surprisingly, more people are catching on and becoming interested in this very efficient form of home heating. Unlike furnaces that burn gas or other natural resources, geothermal heat pumps use natural energy...
Benefits of Financing Your New HVAC System
A new heating and cooling system represents a significant investment in comfort, health and energy efficiency. Modern HVAC equipment is engineered to provide quiet and dependable performance through many years of trouble-free operation. The weather in the Mid-Atlantic...
Get Healthier with Air Filtration Equipment
It's no secret that breathing polluted air is bad for your lungs today and can even have negative effects on your long-term health. Everyone has seen news reports about air quality ratings, smog and outdoor pollution. However, many home and business owners simply...
What’s Inside Your Air Ducts? Important Reasons for Duct Cleaning
It's easy to ignore unseen equipment and structural features in the home, especially if your systems seem to be functioning correctly. However, transitional times of year during which your heating and cooling equipment are out of service may provide the opportunity...
Tired of Drafts – Consider an Oil or Gas Boiler for Your Home
Drafty home? Boilers are still one of the most efficient home heating options. Because of the high heat capacity of water, oil and gas boilers actually produce somewhat more heat than furnaces, making them ideal in areas with particularly cold winters. Oil and Gas...
What is an Energy Assistance Program?
Heating and air conditioning account for almost half of all residential energy use in the United States. Using less energy saves both natural resources and money. There are several ways to reduce fuel usage in homes and businesses without compromising comfort....
