Must-Ask Questions After Heater Repair Service

January 10, 2022

When your heating system breaks down in the middle of winter, you likely just want professional technicians to fix it quickly. Once they do their job, it’s crucial that you ask them the questions below so that you are more informed about your system and its future needs. What Was the Problem and Why Did It Happen? You want to start out by identifying what the specific problem was. This will allow you to understand what particular parts were replaced. You’ll also want to understand why the problem occurred. Sometimes, problems can develop due to a

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5 Reasons Why Your Furnace Has Rust

December 20, 2021

Furnaces are less likely to rust than air conditioners, but that doesn’t mean that your furnace is protected from corrosion. In fact, there are a number of factors that can cause your furnace to rust. Unfortunately, a rusty heater is not only unsightly, but it can reduce the unit’s performance and even lead to hazardous situations like carbon monoxide leaks. For those reasons, the Frederick heating experts at Weather Masters Corp. always recommend having a rusty furnace professionally inspected. We’ll let you know what’s causing the unit to rust and make sure that it gets the service it

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Common Causes of Furnace Leaks

November 17, 2021

Furnaces heat around 35 million single-family homes in the United States, a clear indication that they are quite common in this country. If your home relies on this type of heat source, you must ensure that your furnace is regularly maintained. In case you notice that water is leaking from the furnace, you need to have it repaired. Otherwise, the leaking water will damage your furnace and your home. Below, are some of the reasons why water may start leaking from your furnace. 1. A Clogged or Damaged Condensate Drain Hose Your high-efficiency

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What Prevents My Heater From Turning Off?

October 20, 2021

Your heater is vital to keeping you warm during cold weather, but if it doesn’t turn off, the problem can be incredibly frustrating and inconvenient. Typically, your heater should have normal cycles of turning on and turning off. If your furnace keeps on running continuously, it will end up consuming a lot of energy and lead to exorbitantly high-utility bills. Additionally, the temperature in your home may rise too high, threatening your comfort and health. Issues Affecting Your Heater Various reasons can cause your furnace to run continuously. Here are some issues that can affect your

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What Constitutes Furnace Maintenance?

September 20, 2021

The cold Maryland winters necessitate an efficient heating system in your home. The furnace is the heart of your heating system. It is important to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently before the cold season sets in. A professional furnace tune-up in the fall by our reliable HVAC technicians will help you make sure that any problems with your heating system are fixed well in advance. You will not need to worry about the possibility of emergency maintenance or expensive repair or replacement when you need your heater the most. Furnace maintenance is preventative and will also identify

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Top 5 Types of AC Systems for Your Home

August 18, 2021

Choosing a suitable AC system type for your home can seem like a challenging task. However, our experts at Weather Masters Corp. can do the suitability analysis for the various types that can suit your home. We use a unique specific testing machine for IAQ called Air Advice for every home during testing. Our showroom displays all the equipment that we offer for sampling We have reviewed some of the different types of ACs for informed decision-making in acquiring an AC for your Frederick home. 1. Hybrid AC System Compared to traditional AC

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Common AC Problems in Summer

July 29, 2021

No one likes to be without the cool comfort of a great air conditioner during the summer. Making sure your unit is in good working order requires you to schedule regular maintenance visits. Sometimes you can fix the problem by yourself, and sometimes a breakdown requires a professional to get it resolved. This quick guide provided for you by Weather Masters Corp. located in Frederick takes a look at what might be happening to your unit and what to do to fix it. 1. No Cold Air Blowing When there’s no cold air blowing through your vents, an

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What Is the Ideal Temperature for Home Air Conditioning in the Summer?

June 6, 2021

Your home’s air conditioner makes scorching summer months much more bearable for you and your family. However, any homeowner who utilizes their air conditioning system during the summertime can usually expect to see much higher power bills. Fortunately, understanding what temperature to set your thermostat at can help you to keep your energy expenses to a minimum. Efficiency Starts With a Programmable Thermostat The first fact that any homeowner needs to realize is that a programmable thermostat can change the whole efficiency of their centralized air conditioning system. Due to its programming function, you can set

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What Are Air Conditioning BTU’s?

May 24, 2021

As you are shopping for a new air conditioner, there is no doubt you have run across the term BTU. But what exactly are BTUs, and how do you select the right number of BTUs for your home? The British Thermal Unit BTU stands for British thermal unit. It’s the amount of energy required to raise 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. This is one time when we use the same system of measurement in the United States that the British do. BTUs indicate the cooling capacity of your AC system.

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Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?

April 19, 2021

You will not need your gas furnace all summer. You can opt to switch it off or leave it on. If you do not switch off your gas furnace, it continues consuming gas even when the thermostat is turned all the way down. Why Does a Gas Furnace Still Consume Energy in Summer? Even when your thermostat is turned all the way down, the furnace still consumes energy because of the pilot light. Older gas furnaces have a pilot light that burns fuel all the time. The older systems feature a pilot light that ignites

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