Thermostat 101 Basics

Thermostat 101 Basics

In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change that’s different from the desired setting in your Davidsonville home, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.

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Video – What Is Carbon Monoxide?

Carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, wood and other things. It is also a byproduct of an internal combustion engine.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Maryland, creating some significant health problems. At Bay Breeze Heating & Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

Fall HVAC Maintenance|

It’s official.
Here in Maryland, we’ve reached the season that makes you say, “Gosh, it’s so dark out. Is it really only six in the evening?” Before the days get too short, remember to check off heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance from your autumn to-do list.

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Boiler Replacement in Harwood, MD 20776

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Video- Replace Your Air Filter

Video- Replace Your Air Filter

Change your HVAC filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see, and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.

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Gas Furnace Maintenance in Other, MD 21037

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

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It’s the first really hot day of summer in Davidsonville when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?

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Heat Pump Replacement in Annapolis, MD 21403

“I called Bay Breeze to replace the air conditioning system in our older house because they have provided great service for us in our last two homes. They did not disappoint! The entire process from proposal to follow up has been outstanding. Shari started the process by inspecting our existing ductwork and units assessing our…

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Air Conditioning Replacement

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Why Air Duct Cleaning Is Important

Cleaning Bathroom Fan Vent Cover with Sponge.

Just like your lungs are an important connection to the rest of your respiratory system, your home’s ductwork, or air ducts, are importantly connected to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. For your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. All in the name of breathing properly.

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Heat Pump Repair in Annapolis, MD 21401

“Justin is very knowledgeable and professional. He made every effort to get my system fixed, including having to leave and bring back another part. I am a repeat customer and have had Justin work on my system in the past. I have always been very impressed with him and the service. Thanks so much.” –…

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Air Filters vs. Air Cleaners

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Our highly climate-controlled indoor environments can often be extremely comfortable in our modern world. Combine that with the fact so many of our daily needs are easily met without needing to go outside, and you find a society that spends nearly all its time indoors.

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What Does AFUE Mean?

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While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your MD home and how much fuel is wasted.

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Gas Furnace Maintenance in Odenton, MD 21113

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5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

A gloved hand repairing the interior of an appliance | 5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean | Davidsonville

When you schedule your furnace clean and check regularly on an annual basis, you are preventing breakdowns. By having one of our seasoned experts inspect and clean your system, he or she can spot any impending repairs or weaknesses. This alerts you so you can take care of the issue in a timely manner, circumventing middle-of-the-night emergencies when emergency services will cost you more.

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Heat Pump Installation in Annapolis, MD 21409

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Installation in Gambrills, MD 21054

“Shari provided a thorough explanation and demonstrated vast knowledge of the HVAC systems during our decision making process. Once we decided to use Bay Breeze, Ethan, Clarence & Dave were fantastic during the installation. They were prompt, efficient, considerate, and professional. We highly recommend Bay Breeze.” – Alan J.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

A residential heat pump central air conditioning and heating unit sitting outside a home.

One reason Maryland homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

Horizontal photo of vacuum cleaning inside heater floor vent with Red Oak Floors in background. Furnace maintenance tips.

It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Crofton homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money. However, the last thing you want to worry about when the…

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Maintenance in Annapolis, MD 21403

“Always the best! I received ample notice of his arrival. Kevin went right to work, checking out all relevant internal and external systems. Upon leaving, he was good enough to point out that several insulation blocks had fallen to the floor of the attic! So happy he mentioned that as I never venture into the…

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Furnace Filters 101

New furnace filter isolated on white background. Furnace filters 101.

Your furnace filter is the unsung hero of your furnace. It quietly does its job without any fuss and allows the rest of the furnace to do its job. It’s not a complicated item, but there are some basics we at Bay Breeze Heating & Cooling think you should know to help it do its…

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Fall Indoor Air Quality

Shot inside an old train in autumn maples. Fall indoor air quality.

With fall now upon us in Annapolis, Maryland, cooler temperatures are on the way. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your indoor air quality directly affects your comfort in your home. At Bay Breeze Heating & Cooling, we know in cooler weather people tend…

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Fall HVAC Maintenance

Quiet village street in Autumn. Fall HVAC Maintenance

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Annapolis, Maryland you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance. Maintaining…

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Consider a Ductless AC System

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Although many HVAC systems are designed that way, there are other alternatives. Our team at Bay Breeze Heating & Cooling wants you to be well-informed about your options, and those options include ductless air conditioning systems that can function as an air conditioner only or a heat source as well.

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What Does SEER Mean and Why It Matters for Your Home

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Understanding what does SEER mean can help homeowners make more informed decisions about HVAC efficiency and energy usage. SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, measures how efficiently an air conditioning system operates over a typical cooling season. Learning how SEER ratings work can help compare systems and identify options that support better energy savings. According…

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Zone Controls

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A zone control system gives you control over the temperature in each room in your house. It will cool or warm the rooms you use the most at the time that you use them. It works with your thermostat to only provide the necessary heating or cooling energy that each room in your home needs at the time.

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Heat Pump Vs. Furnace Tips

Girl in winter clothes is shivering in front of radiator. Fearful expression. Concept for energy crisis or old heating system.

Looking to install a new heater in your home? Your two most popular choices in Davidsonville, MD, are a heat pump and a furnace. But which one to choose? Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages when compared to the other. Here are some things to consider to help you in your decision-making process.…

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When to Replace Your Furnace

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Furnaces are far from immortal. If you take good care of it, your furnace will last considerably longer than a neglected one, but, unfortunately, it still will not last forever. Here are some signs you might want to start looking for a replacement furnace: It’s Old. Furnaces generally last 15 to 20 years. Afterwards they…

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Air Conditioners vs. Heat Pumps

snow covered air conditioner outside

You’re looking for a new heating and cooling system. As you may already be aware, two popular options are heat pumps and the air conditioner/furnace combination. Each system has its own list of benefits and setbacks. Below are some factors differentiating the two systems. Mechanisms During warm weather, air conditioners and heat pumps do more…

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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

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Since you may spend more time indoors, like most Americans these days, sometimes your winter heating bill may increase. Spending extra money during the holidays is probably the last thing you want to do. At Bay Breeze Heating & Cooling, Inc., we understand. We created this list of simple things you can do around the…

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Thank You!

“Thank You for the prompt and professional service call we recently received. Your office staff treated us with respect and courtesy placing our request as their priority. Then when your service call came Kevin was very professional and provided us with a precise and easily understandable explanation of our options to fix our issue. Thank…

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How Can Your HVAC Equipment Help Protect Against Coronavirus?

The spread of coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has all of us greatly concerned in Maryland. At Bay Breeze Heating & Cooling, our top priority is the health and safety of you and your loved ones. We take great pride in selling indoor air quality products to Annapolis homes and businesses that are energy efficient, environmentally friendly—and extremely effective when…

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