Category Archives: HVAC Tips

Healthy Home System

Posted on November 14, 2011 by mbonsby

If you’ve been paying attention to our blog over the past couple months, you know the EPA estimates indoor air quality (IAQ) in most homes is five to ten times worse than outdoor air quality – and in some cases … Continue reading →

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It’s not too late to cash in on the 2011 tax credits!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by mbonsby

If you’re thinking of upgrading any part of your home’s HVAC system to be more efficient, you’d better do so fast! There’s still time to cash in on the 2011 energy tax credits, so get them while you can!

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How to Winterize Your Air Conditioner

Posted on September 26, 2011 by mbonsby

Another Labor Day has come and gone, meaning fall is not far behind it. Before you bust out the footballs, leaf blowers and sweatshirts, make sure you take an afternoon to shut down your air conditioner for the winter! Shutting … Continue reading →

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Easy Ways to Cut Costs On Your Cooling Bills!

Posted on August 4, 2011 by mbonsby

Surprise – it’s summer! Not that anyone needs to remind you – it’s already August, we’re in the middle of a heat wave, and if you’re like many people in the Maryland and Washington, DC area, your cooling bills are … Continue reading →

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5 Easy Ways to Improve AC Airflow and Enhance Your Home’s Comfort

Posted on July 18, 2011 by mbonsby

It’s officially the middle of summer, and by now it feels like the 90 degree temperatures have been here forever and will never leave. Your home should be your last refuge against the stifling heat outside – unless you’re not … Continue reading →

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HVAC Glossary – What Do All Those Words Mean?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by mbonsby

If someone asked you to locate the air handler on your air conditioner, what would you say? How about if they asked you what the BTU output is? There are a lot of industry specific terms in the HVAC world, … Continue reading →

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What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality (and How Do You Fix It)?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by mbonsby

Throughout the Maryland and Washington, DC area, thousands of families have poor indoor air quality. In fact, the EPA estimates that in some homes, the indoor air quality can be 100 times worse than outdoor air quality! The sources of … Continue reading →

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Keep Mold and Mildew Under Control This Spring

Posted on April 25, 2011 by mbonsby

For many people in Maryland and Washington, DC, the worst thing about the summer isn’t the sweltering heat – it’s the nasty, sticky, exhausting humidity that our area faces every year. And that stickiness isn’t the only problem that comes … Continue reading →

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Improve Your Indoor Air Quality with an Indoor Air Cleaner!

Posted on April 14, 2011 by mbonsby

Do you have poor indoor air quality in your home? How do you even know?  If you’re like many in the Maryland and Washington, DC area, you probably do – the EPA estimates that even the cleanest homes can have … Continue reading →

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What To Do With Your HVAC System When The Seasons Change?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by mbonsby

It’s that time of year again when the weather cannot make up its mind.  One day it may feel like the dead of winter – a frigid 30 degrees with a chance of snow – and the next day its … Continue reading →

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