Balanced humidity is an important element of indoor air quality (IAQ) which greatly affects home comfort and the health of occupants, and the costs of cooling and heating your home from one season to the next. If your home feels sticky during the summer, and too dry...
Optimal Air Quality in Your Baltimore Home, From One Room to the Next
Should air ducts be cleaned? The answer to that question will depend upon the condition of your home's ductwork. A professional inspection carried out by your HVAC contractor will determine if any of the following conditions exist which would indicate that IAQ...
Your A/C: How a Thermal Expansion Valve Extends Your Energy Savings
The term "thermal expansion valve" (TXV) may sound like obscure technical jargon only HVAC professionals need to understand, but the TXV is an important feature you'll want to know about if you're shopping for a high-efficiency air conditioner. This little device...
What Causes an Air Conditioner to Freeze?
Summer is here again: time for cooling off with ice cream, swimming and air conditioning. Many homeowners are aware that pre-season maintenance is essential, but once the cooling season begins, summertime activities may take precedence over caring for their air...
Ever Wondered Why Air Conditioner Capacity Is Measured in Tons? Here’s the Story
Air conditioner capacity is one of the most important considerations for ensuring that your cooling system is both effective and energy efficient. If you've been looking for a new air conditioner, you've probably noticed the ton is used as a measurement of capacity....
Manual J, Manual D and Manual S: Why Your HVAC Tech Must Go by the Book
To properly design and install a forced-air heating and cooling system, your HVAC technician must go by the book when it comes to Manual J and Manual D for an accurate load calculation and an efficient duct system. Only then can you select the right heating and...
Should Air Ducts Be Cleaned?
It's important to promote clean air in your Baltimore area home, especially if you or anyone in your family has asthma and allergies. The best way to ensure optimal air quality is to become familiar with the most prominent pollutants in each area. Here's a...
Why is the EPA Phasing Out Freon 22?
Your heating and cooling equipment should provide you with many years of service. However, as parts wear and lines degrade, you can experience some malfunctions and a decline in performance. One of the most important issues can be your refrigerant levels, and an...
Indoor Air Quality – Good for You and Your Budget
At Griffith Energy Services, we are dedicated to keeping our customers in Baltimore, MD educated about the latest improvements in the HVAC industry. Indoor air quality issues have received a lot of attention in recent years, and HVAC innovations are really making it...
Do You Know When Air Conditioning Was Invented? Here’s the Story
On a hot, sticky summer day, it's hard to imagine functioning let alone living comfortably without the cool blast from an air conditioner. This technology, which dates to the early 1900s, makes summer bearable for billions of people around the world, and it also...
