Nobody likes a heatwave, but at least you have your AC to keep you cool… right? There’s nothing worse than hearing the unit turn off when you know it hasn’t done its job yet. The minutes and hours tick by with no sign of it powering up. The temperature outside is pushing 100 degrees, and […]
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You walk past your air handler and notice a small puddle on the floor. Or maybe you glance at your outdoor unit and see water dripping where it definitely shouldn’t be. If you’ve been wondering why is my air conditioner leaking water, take a breath. You’re not alone, and it’s one of the more common […]
The ceiling fan is spinning, the AC is running, and there’s a glass of lemonade in your hand. But here’s a question you might not think to ask: Is your ceiling fan really helping, or is it just spinning in circles while your electric bill climbs? As it turns out, the answers come down to […]
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The temperature in Frederick has hit 94 degrees, the humidity is thick enough to wear, and your AC just started blowing warm air. You pick up the phone and call your HVAC company. To your horror, the earliest available appointment is 10 days out. Either you can imagine this scenario or you know firsthand what […]
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If you’ve ever heard a Holtzople technician mention a refrigerant change during a home visit, you might have been a little puzzled. What exactly is a “refrigerant change” and what does it mean for you? A lot of information is circulating right now, some of it alarming, and most of it written for contractors rather […]
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We’ve all been there. The first warm day of spring arrives, you walk to the thermostat, and your hand hesitates just before flipping it to “cool.” Somewhere in the back of your mind, you’re wondering: Is this thing actually going to work? Most homeowners don’t find out until they flip that switch one fine spring […]
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Subscription service price increases. Sticker shock at the pump. Sky-high electric bills. The cost of everything is going up, and homeowners coast to coast are feeling the heat. The silver lining is that there are ways to protect yourself to a degree. One of those ways involves smart home upgrades. And rather than a full […]
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Imagine, for now, a sweltering summer day. Humidity is climbing and the sun is happily beating down on Maryland, so you reach for the thermostat … only to find that your system isn’t working or, maybe worse, blowing warm air. Maybe it’s making strange noises or constantly cycling. Uh-oh. Luckily, you’re hopefully still just imagining […]
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We take a lot of things for granted. Running water, constant internet connections, soft beds, and in seasons of extreme temperatures, our HVAC equipment. In the winter, your heating system is the unsung hero of the household, keeping you from feeling like a popsicle 24/7… until it stops functioning and heating issues show up. Then […]
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When you think about electrical malfunctions, you probably picture sparks flying or fires starting. Those are certainly possible scenarios, but they’re also well-known. If people see sparks or fire, they generally know that’s a bad sign and respond by calling their electrical company. But another common hazard is a bit more subtle: the electrical surge. […]
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