Yearly Archives: 2012

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Bethesda AC Question: What Happens if You Put Your Air Filter in the Wrong Way?

Air filters are important pieces in your overall home comfort system. They keep unwanted debris and sediment out of your indoor air and they help your system run smoothly for years to come. However, if you’re not careful, an air filter put in backwards...

Bethesda AC Question: What Happens if You Put Your Air Filter in the Wrong Way?2012-08-06T08:00:10+00:00

Centreville HVAC Guide: Common Types of Air Cleaning Devices

How do you choose an air cleaner in Centreville that will get the job done? Let’s take a closer look at the options currently available and what each of them has to offer.

Centreville HVAC Guide: Common Types of Air Cleaning Devices2012-07-30T08:00:03+00:00

Washington DC Plumbing Guide: Common Sizes or Types of Bathroom Fixtures

There are many different types of bathroom fixtures for sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs. Some range from the basic “construction grade” types, used by builders on a budget to the more elaborate custom styles which are often preferred...

Washington DC Plumbing Guide: Common Sizes or Types of Bathroom Fixtures2018-12-15T15:13:31+00:00

Washington, DC Air Conditioning Question: What is the COP and Why Is It Important?

If you’ve been researching air conditioners in Washington, DC, you’ve probably seen all sorts of numbers associated with each model. One of these numbers is the Coefficient of Performance (COP). While it’s good to gather as much data as you can...

Washington, DC Air Conditioning Question: What is the COP and Why Is It Important?2018-12-15T15:13:31+00:00

Washington D.C. Plumbing Guide: Calculating Water Usage and Tips to Conserve Water

How much water do we actually use every day? Much research has been done on this subject, and by calculating water usage it is seen that on average, an American household of four uses 400 gallons of water per day of direct indoor water use...

Washington D.C. Plumbing Guide: Calculating Water Usage and Tips to Conserve Water2018-12-15T15:13:31+00:00

Bethesda HVAC Tip: Heat Pump Air Duct Requirements

Between the concerns about climate change and the rising costs of energy production and consumption, there is a lot of experimentation with new technology. Standard choices are being re-evaluated and new designs are changing...

Bethesda HVAC Tip: Heat Pump Air Duct Requirements2012-06-25T08:30:26+00:00

Washington DC Air Conditioning Tip: Indoor Components

Air conditioning in Washington DC on a hot day is a precious commodity, but modern technology has made it as basic in our lives as a part of most homes, businesses and the places we visit. Often taken for granted...

Washington DC Air Conditioning Tip: Indoor Components2012-06-18T08:45:36+00:00

Washington DC Plumbing Question: What is a Faucet Aerator?

A tap aerator or faucet aerator is located on the tip of water faucets which are used indoors such as kitchen and bathroom sink faucets. Their purpose is to spread the water stream into a number of smaller streams, in essence adding air to the water stream.

Washington DC Plumbing Question: What is a Faucet Aerator?2012-06-11T08:00:33+00:00