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Many older homes in and around Maryland and Pennsylvania contain furnace systems. Over time, these older units will need to be repaired or replaced, but how will you know which route to take? Here are some issues to keep in mind when deciding to whether to repair your oil or gas furnace or upgrade to […]

As a homeowner, you naturally want to keep all of your systems working as efficiently and effectively as possible. This is not only to save money on your energy bills – which is a nice bonus – but also to make your home as comfortable as possible for you and your family. While you have […]

Air conditioning is a necessity through the summer months in many parts of the country. Regions that frequently top 80, 90, or even 100 degrees are best handled through the use of a residential air conditioning unit, as living in such weather without the help of A/C would be uncomfortable at best – and potentially […]

Saving energy is always a good thing, regardless of what your motivation may be. Some people work hard to save energy because it will keep their utility bills down as low as possible. Others are focused on the environment, so they try to limit energy usage in order to positively impact the earth. In the […]

Hiring a contractor is always a stressful process. There are many contractors to choose from within each field, so it can be difficult to separate the good ones from the rest. Before you sign a contract to work with any particular company on a project in your home, you should make sure that you have […]

Following up on our win in 2014, we are once again proud to announce that we have done it again! We are please to announce that we have won the 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award! This award honors excellence among Angie’s List service providers who maintain a superior service record. We are once again […]

There is a lot to like about geothermal heating and cooling systems. Since ground temperatures remain relatively constant throughout the year (regardless of the surface air temperature), geothermal systems can go into the ground to retrieve energy before bringing it back up into a building. There might not be a system of heating and cooling […]

Here in Maryland and Pennsylvania, we’re in the heart of winter with a month or two to go. Last month, we had our first cold blast of air and more is in the forecast. When it comes to extreme temperatures, it’s always a good idea to know how to take care our your home’s HVAC […]

Recently, Holtzople completed a high efficiency WaterFurnace geothermal installation in Hagerstown, Maryland. First below is a photo of the custom air duct work, followed by a picture of the zone dampers. The EWC zone dampers on every line will help achieve a perfect comfort everywhere in the house!     No matter if you live […]

With winter approaching, cold weather will soon be descending upon houses all around Maryland and Pennsylvania. It is quite common for homeowners to adjust thermostats and turn up the heat to maintain comfortability, but there are also other, more energy efficient ways to stay warm. This infographic contains a variety of information about home heat loss […]