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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10 Simple Smart Home Upgrades to Boost Energy Efficiency in Your Home

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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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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Signs Your Heating System is Failing (and When to Call for Repairs)

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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Five Signs a Furnace Repair Might Be In Your Future

A Holtzople employee working on a homeowner's furnace.

If you’ve ever had a furnace break down on the coldest day of the year or an air conditioner on the hottest, it’s not because the universe has it in for you. At these points, in such harsh conditions, these machines are running almost constantly. As such, if they’re heading for a breakdown anyway, it […]

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The Dreaded Space Heater Fire: What You Need to Know This Winter to Prevent One

Space heaters can save the day sometimes. Your furnace goes out in the depths of January. Your car needs a day of work in an unheated garage on a February morning. Less drastic, perhaps, but still highly discomforting, there’s a persistent cold spot in your house that just happens to occupy the same space as […]

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Emergency Heating Service: Signs It’s Time to Call in the Experts

Throughout much of history, winter signaled a coming fight for survival against the cold. People would huddle around fires and wear what seemed like a hundred pounds of clothing just to stay warm. These days, though, the cold is merely an inconvenience should we venture outside. Or that’s all it’s supposed to be until your […]

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Oil vs. Gas Heat: Which System Is Best for You This Winter?

Winter is approaching, and faster than many of us care to admit. Right now the leaves are falling and the nights are getting chillier, but before we know it, you’ll be sitting at the window with a cup of hot chocolate while snow blankets the landscape. At least, that’s what you’ll be doing if your […]

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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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