The Future of HVAC Refrigerants: What Homeowners in Maryland Need to Know

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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HVAC System Maintenance: Read This Before You Turn On Your AC This Summer

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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Should I Upgrade My Electrical Panel? What You Should Know Before a New AC Unit Installation

An electrical panel upgrade in preparation for a new AC unit install.

When it’s time to replace your old air conditioner, your first thought is probably about summer comfort. But here’s something you may have overlooked: Today’s AC systems often demand significantly more electrical capacity than the units they replace. Before your new AC unit installation is complete, your home’s electrical system may need some attention. Planning […]

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Spring Air Conditioner Tune-Up Checklist: What to Do Before the Heat Hits

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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5 Questions to Ask Before a New AC Installation Service

Installing a new HVAC unit is no small task. It’s a major piece of equipment that needs to be powerful enough to provide air to an entire building. At the same time, it needs to be as efficient as possible without compromising on quality. There are plenty of units to choose from, and nearly as […]

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How Extreme Heat Impacts Your Air Conditioner Lifespan

We’ve all seen them. The memes that come out of a particularly sweltering heatwave. People frying eggs on the asphalt. Plastic mailboxes crumpled to the ground after partially melting. The list goes on. But what you don’t see are images of people’s HVAC units struggling to keep up with this influx of incredibly high temperatures. […]

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AC Unit Maintenance to Help You Prepare for the Summer Heat

It’s happening again. Bugs are appearing in droves. You’re sweating after taking a short walk. There’s a mirage on the asphalt when you look down the street. Yep, summer heat is beginning to show itself, and it’s looking to be a hot one. While this may be an exciting part of the year for many […]

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Tips to Improve Your Home’s Air Circulation This Summer

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Your home’s ductwork is a lot like the human body’s circulatory system. It carries vital clean air throughout the house, making sure every room—or at least every trafficked area—is taken care of. But providing fresh air to an entire home consistently is about more than just […]

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5 Common Summer Air Conditioner Issues & How to Prevent Them

Things are heating up! No, really, they are. We’re getting close to summer, and while everyone is excited to go to the beach, have cookouts, run through the sprinkler, and more, it’s important that your home is a respite from all that heat. Testing out your air conditioning for the first time is always a […]

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Spring AC Unit Maintenance: Steps to Get Your Unit Ready for Summer

An HVAC system’s job is never complete. It spends the winter providing enough heat to make us comfortable, and in the summer months it’s keeping cool air circulating throughout the home. True, it generally doesn’t have to work as hard in the fall and spring, but it still has to work. Because of this (relative) […]

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