What is a Downflow vs. an Upflow Furnace?
When you go looking to buy a furnace, you may well be surprised by how many different elements go into making a good purchasing decision. There are simply so many different kinds of furnaces available now…
Testimonial – Customer from Kensington
Do you need a new furnace? Call Tuckers today, we will work hard to get you the best heating system for your home and provide the best service possible. We think we do a pretty good job; here is what a customer from Kensington wrote to us…
Poor Heating Performance with Your Boiler: Possible Solutions
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist or a mechanical engineer to troubleshoot – and possibly diagnose – the problems with your Silver Spring home’s boiler when its heating performance is erratic or non-existent.
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! We hope you all have a great time trick or treating, going to a haunted house, or just dressing up! And don’t forget that Halloween means fall is definitely here; don’t wait to get started on your fall maintenance.
Types of Air Filters (and Happy Halloween Weekend!)
Happy Halloween weekend from everyone at Tuckers Air Conditioning & Heating! We hope you have a fantastically spooky time! And since bad indoor air quality can be quite scary, here is some information…
How to Replace a Thermostat: Some Pointers from Ijamsville
There are a lot of common household tasks that do-it-yourselfers can handle beyond changing light bulbs or replacing a fuse. One of those is changing out a thermostat in your Ijamsville home. The reasons for replacing a thermostat can vary…
Heating System Preventative Maintenance: A Guide from Montgomery Village
Ben Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” His famous quotation can apply to many things in life, including the heating system in your Montgomery Village home. While heating systems in Ben Franklin’s time consisted of…
The Energy Star Label: A Guide from Garrett Park
The Energy Star program is a joint program of the US environmental protection agency and the US department of Energy. The program’s goal is to help consumers, from Garrett Park to Sandy Spring, save money and protect the environment…
What to Do if Your Heating System Breaks: Some Pointers from Laytonsville
What if the heart of your Laytonsville home’s heating system – the furnace – stops working? The warm air that used to flow from your vents has been replaced by a chilly draft. It isn’t time to panic, but it is time to take action.
Furnace Safety Tips from Darnestown
There are many advantages to a safely operating furnace in your Darnestown home. The most important are the safety and comfort of a home’s occupants and the cost of running the furnace. There are several things you can do…