Expert Tips

Ask a hundred people what the primary role of air conditioning in Hagerstown is and I’ll bet you they say “comfort”. We seek out AC to stay cool and beat the summer heat, but did you know your air conditioning is a lot more than just a convenience – it is a safety feature in the midst of heavy heat waves. Heat Is More than Just Uncomfortable We tend to think of heat as this massive, uncomfortable inconvenience. In reality, it...

There are a lot of components involved in a properly working Martinsburg HVAC system. One component that many people overlook is the drain line for the air conditioning system. Your air conditioning system has condenser coils that sweat the water drawn from the air in your home as it is cooled by your AC unit. These coils produce a significant volume of water, especially when it humidity is high, so a condensate drain pan is installed to capture the moisture and...

The weather is starting to heat up and you are eager to flip the switch on your Waynesboro air conditioning system for the first time. It’s been sitting there since spring, waiting to be used, but now you wonder if there are any tasks that should be completed before its first use. Depending on the type of system you had installed there are a few things you should keep in mind before you cool down your house. They include: Outdoor Cleaning...

A leak in your Hagerstown water heater can be a big or small problem depending on where the leak is, how severe it is and whether it requires repair or replacement. Here are some things you should know about water heater leaks that will help you determine who to call and how to act.  Where Is the Leak? Step one is to determine where the water is coming from. Look for leaks around the fittings and valves attached to the device....

For decades, people in Hagerstown have used storage water heaters to heat and store hot water for future use. These tanks are very simple and in many cases have become much more energy efficient, but you probably are wondering how they actually work. Here is a quick overview of a storage water heater tank and how it works. The Basics A storage water heater is exactly as it sounds. A large volume of water is funneled into a storage tank of...