Ductless is the New Kid in Town Ductless heating and cooling units are fast becoming the most versatile and affordable solution for Maryland homes in the summer. They are perfect for garages, basements, attics, or older homes. Since they don’t require the costly and sometimes unsightly installation of ductwork throughout your home, people in Baltimore are [Read more…]
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Don’t Forget About Your HVAC System While Spring Cleaning This Year!
It’s springtime and that means it’s time to think about one of the most important parts of your home: Your heating & cooling system! It won’t be much longer before you need to crank that thermostat down to keep those hot temperatures out! Who knows? Maybe you’ve already turned your A/C on this year! Your [Read more…]
Should I choose a Blue Star Energy Efficient Air Conditioner?
Everyone seems to be talking about energy efficiency. But you’re wondering if it’s a good choice for you and your Baltimore home. To find out if a Blue Star Energy Efficient Air Conditioner is right for you, ask yourself which features are most important to you. Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Pollutants If lowering [Read more…]
Top 5 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
What are the Top 5 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Maryland Home? Get a top-of-the-line HVAC filter If one of our clients have severe allergies, the first thing we recommend is a really good air filter. Our top choice is a MicroPower Guard® filter. MicroPower Guard® is the most effective filter we install. It uses [Read more…]
The Questions You Ask Most | Baltimore Annapolis MD
The Questions You Ask Most What is Straightforward Pricing? Straightforward Pricing or Upfront Pricing is something we’ve implemented to give you more control over your budget and be better informed so you can make a decision that works for you. Simply put, it means we let you know how much the evaluation fee and repair cost will be [Read more…]
Should I switch to a tankless water heater?
How Traditional Hot Water Tanks Work Traditional water heaters store a large amount of hot water ready to use for laundry, showers, or the dishwasher in a 40, 50 or larger size tank. It keeps this water ready to use, even when you run several hot water appliances at once. Traditional tanks keep the hot [Read more…]
Should I use a programmable thermostat with a heat pump?
Programmable thermostats are a great way to help cut down energy costs and save money on utility bills. However, many people want to know if they really are effective on heat pumps. So, we asked our expert and owner, Wayne, if using a programmable thermostat for a heat pump is efficient. Here’s what he said: [Read more…]
Welcome Sean & Jurnee!
We’d like to welcome our new technicians, Sean & Jurnee to the Powell & Turner team! Our company is growing and we’re so excited to welcome our new team mates that bring their individual experience and expertise to our company. You may be seeing them around your neighborhoods, and we wanted you to hear it [Read more…]
Congrats to the winner of our Oldest Furnace Contest! | Baltimore Annapolis MD
Congratulations to Rodney and Joyce George from Glen Burnie, MD! They sent us a photo of their furnace that is approximately 32 years old! WOW! They will be receiving $500 toward a new furnace installed by Powell & Turner. Thanks to everyone who entered!
What is Emergency or Aux Heat?
Emergency heat, also known as backup heat, EM heat, or auxillary heat is a secondary heat source. This secondary heat is used to help your heat pumps performance when it can’t keep up with frigid Maryland temperatures and usually will be automatically engaged when it needs it. The secondary heat source can also be used [Read more…]