According to EnergyStar, the average consumer saves 8% of their energy and $50 per year by simply using a smart thermostat. Smart thermostats work in conjunction with your smartphone, HVAC system, and other smart devices to control the temperature in… Read More
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Should You Have Your Home’s Air Ducts Cleaned?
If you’re looking for a way to improve your home’s indoor air quality and the efficiency of your HVAC system, professional air duct cleaning may be your answer. Over time, dust, pollen, pet dander and other allergens can build up… Read More
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What Is A Heat Pump & How Does It Work?
A heat pump is part of your home’s heating and cooling system that looks like an air conditioning unit, but provides the functions of both a heating and air conditioning system. For homes without access to natural gas, a heat… Read More
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How to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Since many of us spend the majority of our time indoors, the quality of the indoor air we breathe is essential to our health. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, where air… Read More
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5 Questions to Ask When Buying an Air Conditioning Replacement
Heating and air conditioning units aren’t built to last a lifetime. While some HVAC units can function for years beyond their expected life cycle, most often, there comes a point where either costly repairs or other factors lead to the… Read More
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Why Choose BGE HOME for Your Baltimore HVAC Installation
So, it’s time to replace your furnace and air conditioning system, heat pump or boiler. You have a lot of options in central Maryland, from small, sole proprietors to large, national home improvement stores. Between those two extremes are mid-sized… Read More
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What is a Smart Service Home Protection Plan?
A home protection plan are a popular way for homeowners to protect the appliances and systems in their home from costly breakdowns and repairs. Homeowners pay a monthly fee for coverage of large systems, including the HVAC system and water… Read More
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Benefits of a Whole House Humidifier
When the winter weather hits, so can the discomfort of dry cold air. That’s because heating systems tend to dry out your home. Many homeowners can feel their sinuses acting up or their skin drying out as temperatures outside dip… Read More
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Home Maintenance: How and Why You Should Change Your HVAC Air Filters
One of the easiest and inexpensive things you can do to maintain your HVAC system is to change your air filter regularly. As a general rule, the filter should be replaced every 3 months, or 90 days, especially if your… Read More
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Recommended Upgrades for New Homeowners
Home Upgrades That Can Save Energy & Money Moving in to a new home can be exciting, but it can also be intimidating if your new home is a fixer-upper. When thinking about upgrades for your home, painting, flooring and… Read More