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Keeping your Home or Office Running Safe with Professional Electrical Work

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:38:27 +0000

Rule #1 of Homeownership: Never attempt do-it-yourself electrical work. To ensure any wiring or other electrical work is done correctly and safely, you should entrust your electrical jobs to a professional. DIY electrical work is never a smart investment.

Rule #2 of Homeownership: If it involves wires, leave it to a licensed contractor. These tasks include, but are not limited to:

-Residential and commercial wiring and rewiring

-Light switch and outlet installation

-Light fixture and ceiling fan installation

-Outdoor and security lighting

-Appliance and generator installation

-Cable, data, and phone wiring

-Electrical panel upgrades

-Air conditioning, furnace, and other HVAC work

While it seems like a great way to save a few dollars here and there, electrical work is a task better to the professionals.

Rule #3 of Homeownership: Trust Fresh Air Concepts. We promise to provide you with highly qualified, HVAC, Heating, Air Conditioning, Air Purification, Plumbing and Electrical professionals for the Maryland Area.

Rule #1 of Fresh Air Concepts: Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional technicians. We also offer 24 hour emergency service, so when the unfortunate happens… Fresh Air Concepts is there. We guarantee all of our appointments within a two-hour window and provide a “Live” dispatcher, no recordings… to ensure that you are given the attention you deserve.

If you have any questions about Electrical Work, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click heretoday!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”.

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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Keep Your Home or Office Running Safe and Sound with Help from Your Local Electrical Contractor

ACCA 12 QH-2011 Existing Homes Evaluation & Performance Improvement

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:52:24 +0000

The ACCA 12 QH-2011 Existing Homes Evaluation & Performance Improvement standard, developed by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America in cooperation with the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET), is the first and only industry-developed nationally recognized standard that establishes how to audit, evaluate, develop a scope of work, perform the work approved by a homeowner, and test the completed work. And now, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has officially recognized ACCA 12 QH-2011.

“ACCA is proud to offer the home performance community with the first standard for existing homes that is in line with other ANSI recognized standards,” said Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO.

Benefits of ACCA 12 QH-2011

Provides clear guidelines for how to properly evaluate homes, provide homeowners with solutions, and then perform the work.
Requires third party verification to ensure the work was performed correctly, giving additionally credibility to those contractors following these standards.

“We were happy to work with ACCA to create this standard got existing homes,” said RESNET executive director Steve Baden. “RESNET will use the standards as the foundation for its Energy Smart Contractor designation. Having an ANSI standard for existing homes will make the entire industry stronger as a whole.”

If you have any questions about ACCA 12 QH-2011, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!

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New ACCA Standard is Released

Energy Management and i-Vu: Solutions from your Baltimore HVAC Experts

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:41:19 +0000

Carrier’s state-of-the-art web energy management solution, I-Vu controls, allows you to fully control your Carrier system from anywhere around the world using a standard web browser.

Benefits of the Carrier i-Vu Controls

Compact: Compact and fully compatible with all Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) systems.
Integration Capabilities: Integration capabilities allow you to manage the equipment that compliments.
your Carrier system, such as lighting, variable speed drives, and boilers
State-of-the-art Graphics: View system status easily through dynamic equipment graphics and floor plans.
Enhanced Controls: Set and view schedules and energy setpoints using superb graphical controls.
Up-to-date News: Stay connected with i-Vu’s powerful trending and alarming capabilities.
Enhanced Security: Password-restricted access and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) with 128-bit encryption for security.
Billing Capabilities: Built-in tenant override billing reports allow you to monitor, store, and bill tenants for after-hours energy usage.

With i-Vu, it’s simple to accomplish all of your essential building management functions!

Ask Fresh Air Concepts for a feature-rich demonstration today. With i-Vu controls, superior building performance and a complete Carrier energy management system solution are only a small step away!

If you have any questions about Energy Management and i-Vu, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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HVAC Maintenance Tips from Maryland’s Choice for All of Your HVAC Needs

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:00:18 +0000

A little preventative maintenance can go a long way, especially when it comes to your heating and cooling equipment. Still, countless homeowners neglect these vital components, shortening your systems useful life and greatly impacting overall performance. After all, it is easy to forget about your heating and cooling systems; they are tucked away in the far corners of your basement.

However, regular maintenance on your heating and cooling system will keep it working as efficient as possible for as long as possible.

HVAC Maintenance Tips

Change Filters: You should try and replace your filter at least once a month (more if you smoke or own a pet). This is a simple, yet effective way to help your HVAC system in good working order.
Keep the System Clean: You should clean the condenser and evaporator coils inside your air conditioner regularly. A dirty system is an inefficient system.
Trust Fresh Air Concepts: Whether your heating and air conditioning system is new or old, lack of proper maintenance by a licensed and qualified HVAC contractor is one of the leading causes of malfunctioning equipment and high operation costs. Fresh Air Concepts offers several membership plans geared towards extending the life of your system through meticulous inspections and maintenance.

Some Experts say that close to 75% of our utility bills are associated with our heating and air conditioner systems.

If you have any questions about HVAC Maintenance, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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Heating and Cooling Maintenance Tips

What is Geothermal Energy and Why Should I be Interested?

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:26:10 +0000

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are nothing new. They have been around for quite some time. But until recently, these highly efficient systems had been flying under the radar.

What is Geothermal Energy?

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are incredibly efficient because they utilize geothermal energy, which is energy stored in the ground. You see, the ground absorbs the sun’s energy everyday, storing it just a few feet below the surface. A Geothermal heat pump extracts this energy and uses it to either heat or cool your home, depending on the season.

Installing a Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

First, there are several factors to consider:

-The amount of property you own

-Will this system be a retrofit for your home or a new construction

Types of Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

-Horizontal (Closed-Loop Systems): Generally the most cost-effective option for residential use, horizontal geothermal heat pumps cut down on installation costs by utilizing a Slinky method of looping pipes in a shorter trench (5 feet deep and 2 feet wide).

-Vertical (Closed-Loop Systems): Most often used for large commercial buildings and schools, vertical geothermal heat pumps are perfect for areas where the land required for horizontal loops would be prohibitive. Vertical GHPs minimize the disturbance of existing landscape. Instead of long trenches, vertical systems utilize deep holes (4 inches in diameter and 100-400 feet deep).

-Pong/Lake (Closed-Loop Systems): If there is a body of water close by, this may be the most cost-effective option for you! A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface of the water (this prevents freezing from becoming an issue).

-Open-Loop System: An open-loop geothermal heat pump utilizes well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid throughout the GHP system. Once the water fully circulates through the system, it returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge.

-Hybrid System: Hybrid geothermal heat pumps utilize several geothermal resources or a combination of geothermal sources and outdoor air. These types of systems are designed for areas where cooling needs are significantly larger than heating needs.

Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

-Geothermal Energy is renewable

-Geothermal energy reduces acid rain created by the burning of fossil fuels by 97%

-Geothermal Heating and Cooling is incredibly efficient and cost-effective

-With very few moving parts, Geothermal heating and cooling systems are incredibly quiet and make little to no noise inside and outside the home.

-Underground piping often carries warranties of 25–50 years, while the heat pumps, themselves, often last 20 years or more.

If you’re interested in saving money and doing something good for the environment, a geothermal heat pump might be the answer. So if you have any questions about Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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Geothermal Energy – Green Heating and Cooling Solution

Heat Pump System Design and Function

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:11:48 +0000

Heat pump system design – for both air source and ground source heat pumps – is incredibly simple, requiring just a few key components to deliver desirable results. Both systems make use of renewable sources of energy to provide complete heating and cooling solutions.

Heat Pump System Main Components

Compressor
Fan
Copper Tubing
High Pressure Safety Switch
Reversing Valve
Defrost Control
Protective Wire Meshing

Heat Pump as a Primary Cooling System: The heat pump is a very efficient and reliable cooling system and can provide cooling to a building via its own operations without the need for additional cooling systems, such as CAV and VAV.

Heat Pump as a Primary Heating System: By changing the direction of the refrigerant flow, you can transform your heat pump into a heating system.

Benefits of Heat Pump Systems

1. Since heat pumps do not require traditional style boiler or chiller to perform both heating and cooling functions, these systems tend to cost less.
2. Heat pump systems are incredibly efficient, which also helps to save you more money.Heat pump efficiency is measured with two distinct ratings. While in the cooling mode, heat pumps receive a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio or SEER number. SEER is like gas mileage. The higher the gas mileage or SEER, the more efficient the automobile or system is. Most new heat pumps rate between 13.0 and 19.0 SEER. While in the heating mode, heat pumps also receive a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor or HSPF rating. Again, the higher the number, the more efficiently the system works. Most new units have ratings between 7.7 and 9.0 HSPF.

If you have any questions about Heat Pump System Design and Function, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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Heat Pump System Is Able To Heat And Cool Any Given Space Most Effectively

What the R-22 Phase Out Means to your Business

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:34:20 +0000

The 1990 Clean Air Act called for the mandatory phase out of R-22 (an ozone depleting substance), better known to the public as Freon. The phase out works by slowly mandating the use of R-22 until the point of the refrigerant’s nonexistence.

Per U.S. EPA regulations, new R-22 cannot be used in new systems effective in 2010
Service quantities of the refrigerant may be produced until 2020

The U.S. government recently proposed an accelerated phase out of R-22, causing the cost of the refrigerant to skyrocket over 400% in a two-month period. This has also caused the repair and maintenance costs for systems using R-22 to rise, as well.

Additionally, many suppliers have begun to restrict the quantity of R-22 that companies can purchase.

What does this mean for your business?

If you have a system that uses R-22, you will still be able to have your system repaired; however, your repair bill will reflect the higher cost for Freon.
If your system is more than eight years old, it may be time to consider replacing it with a newer system that uses the approved refrigerant – R-410a.

If you have any questions about the Phase Out of R-22 (Freon), please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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Uneven Heating and Cooling in Your Home

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:37:34 +0000

Are you struggling with uneven heating and cooling in your home? Well, instead of opening and closing vents and adjusting your thermostat to compensate, contact the HVAC specialists at Fresh Air Concepts today!

Fooling with vents and adjusting the thermostat is a waste of both your time and money!
Uneven heating and cooling is not just annoying and uncomfortable, it can also damage your HVAC system – shortening its useful life – and increase your heating and cooling bills.

Tips on Addressing Uneven Heating and Cooling in Your Home

Have Ductwork Inspected: Uneven heating and cooling could be caused by uneven airflow within your ductwork. An airflow imbalance also causes your system to work overtime in order to compensate, running up your heating and cooling bills and shortening the life of your HVAC system.
Variable Speed Motors: Variable speed motors provide more even heating and cooling, and allow for more precise control of airflow throughout the home – helping to make your home’s heating and cooling much more efficient.
HVAC Size Matters: An improperly sized HVAC system could be the source of your uneven heating and cooling. To determine whether your HVAC system is properly sized, contact the HVAC specialists at Fresh Air Concepts for an up-to-date load calculation.

Whether your heating and air conditioning system is new or old, lack of proper maintenance by a licensed and qualified HVAC contractor is one of the leading causes of malfunctioning equipment and high operation costs. In fact, experts estimate that close to 75% of your utility bills are associated with your heating and air conditioner systems.

Fresh Air Concepts offers several membership plans geared towards extending the life of your HVAC system through meticulous inspections and maintenance.

If you have any questions about the Uneven Heating and Cooling or Fresh Air Concept’s Maintenance Plans, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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How to Avoid Uneven Heating and Cooling in Your Home

Benefits Of Commercial Heating and Cooling Services

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:50:00 +0000

Having the correct heating and cooling system installed in your business can go a long way. In fact, there are several benefits of commercial heating and cooling services, including:

Faster Repairs: When commercially heating and cooling your business, you can expect prompt repairs. This is incredibly important when you own a business. You cannot afford any downtime. Fresh Air Concepts offers several membership plans geared towards extending the life of your system through meticulous inspections and maintenance.
Energy Efficiency: In today’s economy, it is important to save as much money as possible, especially when it comes to heating and cooling. And with some Experts estimating that close to 75% of our utility bills are associated with our heating and air conditioner systems, proper maintenance becomes incredibly important. Whether your heating and air conditioning system is new or old, lack of proper maintenance by a licensed and qualified HVAC contractor is one of the leading causes of malfunctioning equipment and high operation costs.
Improved Air Quality: Considering that most people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, breathing an estimated 2,300 gallons of air every day, indoor air can be a key factor in your quality of life. Indoor air pollution can aggravate allergies, asthma, and other respiratory ailments. Fresh Air Concepts uses patented UV (Ultra-violet) technology that allows us to destroy contaminants such as viruses, odors, mold and bacteria. Isn’t it time you breathed easier? Contact Fresh Air Concepts today for your free consultation.
Customer Service: Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified, HVAC, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification professional and safe technicians

Fresh Air Concept’s mission is simple… “To Be Your HVAC Contractor of Choice for All of Your Maryland Indoor Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification Quality Needs”

If you have any questions about the Commercial Heating and Cooling, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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Benefits Of Commercial Heating and Cooling For Your Business

Condensing Boilers Vs Out-Dated Central Heating Systems

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:45:09 +0000

Central heating systems have evolved over the last twenty years, moving from oversized boilers to smaller, high-efficiency condensing boilers. These new systems save homeowners money, don’t waste energy, and they are better for the environment.

There are currently two types of condensing boilers available, combination boilers and regular boilers.

Combination Condensing Boilers: These systems heat the water as you use it, so there is no need for a water tank. Because of this, combination condensing boilers are generally smaller and better suited to small households.

Regular Condensing Boilers: These systems use a hot water cylinder to heat up water.

If you have a central heating system made before 1990, you should strong consider upgrading to a more efficient system. Here’s why…

Minimize Energy Waste: Condensing boilers do not release steam that is made when water is heated up, whereas old boilers would expel it through the flue. Instead, newer boilers capture this water vapor, turning it back into liquid water.

Less Maintenance: New central heating systems do not require constant maintenance to keep them running at maximum efficiency. And most of the maintenance they do require can be done by any homeowner. These task include:

• Draining the system every year

• Start using the system regularly in the months before you need it

As you can see, there are several reasons for you to make the switch to a more efficient boiler.

If you have any questions about High Efficiency Condensing Boilers, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!

Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.

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High Efficiency Condensing Boilers Vs Old Central Heating Systems