Notes from the field.
Seasonal writing on keeping a Maryland house comfortable, from a family owned company that has been working in these neighborhoods since 2014.
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The Fall Heating Check: What We Actually Look At
Most homeowners have no idea what a technician does during a seasonal tune-up. Here is the real list for a gas furnace and for a heat pump, and an honest account of what maintenance cannot prevent.
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Heat Pump or Gas Furnace in Maryland: How to Decide
Heat pump or gas furnace is the question we hear most on heating replacements in Montgomery and Prince George's County. Here is an honest comparison, including why the answer changes with utility rates.
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Buying a House With an Old HVAC System
Under contract on a Montgomery or Prince George's County house and the inspection flagged the HVAC? How to date the equipment, tell a red flag from normal wear, and decide what is worth negotiating.
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Why Your AC Cannot Keep Up in a Maryland Heat Wave
A 97 degree afternoon, a thermostat stuck at 78, and a system that will not shut off. Here is when that is normal physics, when it is a real fault, and what to do about each one.