Window Units vs. Ductless Splits for Air Conditioning
If you cannot afford or do not have duct work to support a central air conditioning system, there are two options – window units or ductless units. But, which is better?
Ductless vs. Duct Air Conditioning Systems
When it comes time to pick out a new air conditioning system in Bethesda, you will have to make the choice between ductless and duct models. While both of these types of systems have their advantages, the specifics of your situation…
What Does an Air Handler Do? An AC Question
Your HVAC system is a complex system filled with vital components tasked with keeping you comfortable. One of the most important of those component is the air handler – the device responsible for circulating the heated or cooled air produced by your system…
HVAC Question: What is a Matched HVAC System?
It has been about 200 years since the arrival of interchangeable parts during the Industrial Revolution. Today, we laud being able to take a malfunctioning part from a car, computer or vacuum cleaner, replace it with a newly minted part…
HVAC Contractor Tip: The Growing Popularity of Geothermal Heating and Energy
It’s no secret that use of alternative energy sources is on the rise. Solar panels, windmills and hybrid cars have been heavily publicized over the past several years as people and governments try to employ energy strategies that are more efficient…
The Benefits of Ductless Splits AC in Gaithersburg
Ductless splits air conditioners are designed to eliminate the need for ductwork in a home where space is at a premium. Usually homeowners with older homes – those built before the 1970s – have very little space to work with when it comes to installing the ductwork…
Air Conditioning Repair Tip: The Danger of Refrigerant Leaks
Your Bethesda air conditioner is filled with a chemical compound called refrigerant. This substance is what allows your air conditioner to remove heat from and dehumidify your home. It is a necessity, but…
Air Conditioning Question: Why Are Clean Filters So Important for Efficiency?
Your air conditioner cost money to operate – even more when they don’t work at 100% efficiency. So, it is important to perform the various regular maintenance tasks that ensure the system uses as little electricity as possible.
Your Frederick HVAC System and Ventilation
The vent system in your home is vital to the operation of your Frederick HVAC system. Without successful ventilation, your home won’t have the necessary clean air to keep you and your family healthy. So, what does proper ventilation require…
Heat Pump Question: Why Won’t My Heat Pump Start?
If you are having trouble with your Germantown heating system, or more specifically your heat pump, you may be surprised to learn that it is probably not the heat pump that is to blame. That seems counterintuitive…