October 21, 2020

Should You Buy A Dehumidifier For Your Home?

With winter fast approaching, most homeowners in Frederick County are getting ready for the cold winter months ahead by weatherproofing their homes, scheduling furnace tune-ups, and making sure that every part of their home is ready for months of snow and ice. Sadly, one of the most important things that people don’t do in preparation for winter is to deal with the humidity in their homes and this is one of the reasons why the average house has to deal with mold growth during the winter months. Dealing with humidity in a home is important because it can lead to...

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October 19, 2020

How Much Does A New Furnace Cost?

Are you thinking about buying a new furnace for your home? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Frederick County Maryland is a place where you have to have a working furnace during the winter months because we face many months of cold, wet temperatures and there’s nothing better than waking up to a warm house in the morning. If your furnace needs an upgrade, or it’s so old that it needs to be replaced, you should get it replaced as soon as possible because, when winter officially arrives, you want to be as comfortable as possible during those...

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October 9, 2020

What To Do If Your Furnace Is Short Cycling

If it’s been a while since you last used your furnace, you may be surprised to find out that it’s short cycling. This occurs when your furnace continues turning on, and off, usually without any time, or change in the temperature of your home, between each cycle. What Does Short Cycling Occur? Short cycling is typically the result of these reasons: Your furnace is overheating The furnace has a bad flame sensor Dirty furnace air filter Furnace heat grates may be blocked The thermostat may be mounted in a bad location You have a furnace that’s too big for your...

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October 3, 2020

What Should You Set Your Thermostat At During The Fall And Winter Months?

Winter is around the corner and during this time of year, it’s possible to have some days with temperatures in the ’60s, and other days with temperatures in the 40’s and ’50s. With the temperature constantly going up and down, the big question is what should you set your thermostat at? In this article, we will provide you with some tips that you can use for setting the correct temperature for your home during the fall and winter months. SET YOUR THERMOSTAT TO 68 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT IN THE WINTER According to ENERGY STAR, setting your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20...

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October 2, 2020

Tips For Saving Money On Energy Costs During The Winter

Now that fall is officially here this means that cooler weather has arrived as well and winter is also on the way. This means that you will be most interest in saving money on your energy costs. Even though you may have had a high energy bill in years past during the winter, the good news is that you can save money on energy costs during the winter by following these tips. Tip #1 – Weatherize Your Home To Start Saving Money If you haven’t weatherized your home this year, now is the perfect time to get it done before...

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October 1, 2020

Furnace Repair In Frederick County MD

Are you searching for furnace repair in Frederick County MD? If so, you’ve come to the right place! At Dave’s Cooling and Heating, our experienced team of HVAC Frederick MD repair professionals will get your furnace up and running fast! We know how important it is to have a working furnace because the weather is cooling down and if you’re like most people, you’re going to want to run your furnace at night. Thankfully, with our furnace repair service, we can get your furnace up and running fast! Just in time for cold nighttime temperatures, Halloween parties, and holiday celebrations!...

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September 30, 2020

Why Isn’t My Furnace Working?

One common thing that happens every year during the fall is someone will call us because they turned on their furnace and found that it didn’t turn on. This happens for a variety of reasons especially since the average person who lives in Frederick County hasn’t turned their heater on in months, due to running their air conditioners, and with cooler weather on the way, they want to know what they can do to get their furnace working again. If Your Furnace Is Not Starting Up The first thing to do if your furnace isn’t starting up is to check...

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September 3, 2020

How Much Will It Cost To Repair Your Air Conditioner?

One of the first questions have that people ask before we start working for them is “how much will it cost?”. This is an important question to ask because most people live on a budge and want to know how much money they should allocate for their HVAC repair. In this article, we will answer this question and provide you with insight into what you can expect from an HVAC repair company. Breaking Down Air Conditioner Repair Costs   Once your HVAC contractor assesses your cooling system, he or she provides you with an air conditioning repair cost estimate for...

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August 25, 2020

How To Ensure That Your HVAC Is Running Efficiently

We’re close to the end of another summer in Frederick County and with more days of 80- and 90-degree temperatures ahead it’s important for everyone to make sure that their HVAC unit is running efficiently. In this article, we will provide you with a list of things that you can do which will help you to have confidence that your HVAC is running efficiently every time that you turn it on. Tip #1 – Keep The Area Surrounding Your Outdoor Condenser Clean Most people forget about their outdoor condensers because they are out of sight, and out of mind but...

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August 25, 2020

Tips For Avoiding HVAC Repair Scams

Having a working HVAC system is an essential part of summer in Frederick County Maryland but summer is also a time where HVAC repair scams are common because scammers prey on people who need HVAC repair work. To help you avoid HVAC scams, this article will provide you with several tips that you can use to spot a scammer and avoid losing money. Tip #1 – Tips For Avoiding HVAC Repair Scams The first way to spot an HVAC repair scam is when you realize that there is limited information about that company available online. If you can only find...

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