Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Gaithersburg’

Uncommon Air Conditioner Repairs You Might Run Into

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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Your air conditioner may break down from a bad compressor or a faulty fan, but those are expected. Common, even. Sometimes you run into specific circumstances that you often don’t see coming, because how could you?

Whether these situations are uncommon or not is neither here nor there. They happen, so it’s best that you know about them ahead of time so you can look out for odd problems that require AC repair in Gaithersburg, MD.

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What to Know About Installing an Air Purifier

Monday, October 3rd, 2022
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Now that more people work from home, indoor air quality (IAQ) for a house is more critical than ever. This is why homeowners are looking into options for air purification to remove everything from smoke and dust to volatile organic compounds and viruses from the air circulating through their rooms.

If you’re reading this post, you’re probably thinking about getting an air purifier. Here are several important things to know about a new air purification installation.

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Breaking Down AC Warning Noises

Monday, September 5th, 2022
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Air conditioning systems become quieter as technology advances. Today’s ACs can work almost unnoticed in a home—just the gentle blowing of air from the vents connected to the central cooling system, with most of the noise coming from the outdoor condenser cabinet, and even that is quieter than it used to be thanks to advances like scroll compressors. 

This general quiet makes it easier to notice an AC that’s making strange sounds. You don’t want these sounds interrupting your pleasant summer days, but they do have a useful side: they warn that you may need air conditioning service in Gaithersburg, MD to fix it! 

Today, we’re going to break down some of the more common warning noises your AC can make and what they may mean… 

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We Recommend the Daikin One+ for Your Home Comfort

Monday, March 7th, 2022

We are always seeking ways to improve the HVAC performance and efficiency in the homes of our customers. This is why we want you to know about the Daikin One+. We are proud to install the excellent Daikin FIT heat pump system for our customers, which is a space-saving and energy-saving comfort system. If you have a Daikin FIT installed, we strongly advise you consider including a Daikin One+ for the best air conditioning and heating in Gaithersburg, MD.

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The Thermostat and Your Air Conditioner’s Limits

Monday, May 3rd, 2021
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It’s summer planning time, especially with our weather heating up to the point where we’ll need to have air conditioning systems running. Before you let your AC run too much, make sure to schedule regular maintenance service with us. It’s the best job you can have done for your air conditioning in Gaithersburg, MD. You’ll have reliable cooling at lower costs for the summer. 

Right now we want to talk about the thermostat that controls your AC and talk about something that many homeowners don’t know much about: the limits of what their ACs can do.

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Ending the Season With Your Heating System

Monday, March 8th, 2021
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March isn’t the end of the winter. Spring won’t officially end until the third week of the month, and of course, the actual weather doesn’t pay attention to what’s on the calendar. You can expect cold weather to pop up through April as well.

However … the end of the season is in sight, as well as the time when you’ll turn off your heating system for a long mid-year hiatus. Before you do that, consider what the heater may need in these last days, as well as what your future heating plans are.

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Putting Together Air Filters and Air Purifiers = Great Indoor Air Quality

Monday, February 22nd, 2021
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You want the cleanest and healthiest indoor air possible for your home, and achieving this has probably been on your mind for most of the last year. If you’re now considering what you can do to enjoy better indoor air quality for your house and keep your family healthy, we’re the local HVAC pros to call. We offer several IAQ services to remove pollutants from circulating through the living spaces of homes. We think the best place to start with when improving air quality is with air filters and then see if air purifiers are necessary.

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Why Does My Furnace Start and Stop So Much?

Monday, February 8th, 2021
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If you’ve used the same furnace for at least a few years, you’ll have an idea how long it stays on each time it fires up to start a heating cycle. You may not pay special attention to it, but you’ll have a subconscious concept of how long it usually runs during a typical winter day. 

When the furnace begins to turn on and off more often, you’re likely to notice it. And since you’re here reading this, you have some idea that this shouldn’t be happening. It’s abnormal and may mean something is wrong that will require you to call us for heating repair in Gaithersburg, MD.

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Why Won’t the Furnace Evenly Heat the House?

Monday, January 25th, 2021
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Your home’s central furnace is supposed to distribute heated air through ducts that spreads out to all the rooms connected with vents. This usually includes all the rooms with the exception of the attic, garage, or a few utility rooms. Although this spread of heat won’t be 100% even—there are always some variations because of the placement of rooms or lower amounts of insulation—you can expect your household to enjoy a relative level of comfort from the furnace.

Uneven heating, however, is a common problem that may affect a central furnace. If you have noticed some rooms are getting colder than they normally are, or maybe some rooms are getting too hot, something isn’t right. It may be a small problem or it could require you to call us for heating repair in Gaithersburg, MD to diagnose the problem and fix it.

What Might Cause Uneven Heating

Uneven heating can point toward several issues affecting the HVAC system:

  • Thermostat miscalibration: A thermostat picking up false readings may detect the house is warmer than it is, and will not keep the furnace running long enough to send sufficient heated air to all the rooms. You can’t push the thermostat higher to “fix” this, because it will cause rooms to become too hot. Technicians must recalibrate the thermostat.
  • Broken zone control system: Does your house have zoning for the HVAC system so you can shut off heating or cooling to some rooms and not others? If so, uneven heating might be due to a broken zone controls system—failed room thermostats, lost connections to certain rooms, or broken ductwork dampers.
  • Clogged air filter: A common cause of many household heating issues, a filter left in place too long will become congested and lower airflow. Less air will reach the distant rooms, causing uneven heating. Put in a clean filter to see if this improves the heating.
  • Leaking air ducts: Air leaks in the ductwork will affect the entire HVAC system, but most noticeably cause a drop in heating to specific rooms connected to a damaged stretch of ductwork. Only professionals can effectively locate these leaks and seal them or repair/replace the ducts. 
  • Short-cycling: When the furnace starts to short-cycle (starting and stopping repeatedly over a brief time), it won’t remain on long enough for an even heating spread. There are many reasons for short-cycling, and you’ll want a professional to find out the cause so it can be repaired.
  • Dying furnace: Uneven heating may be a warning that an older furnace (more than 15 years) is going into its final decline. We recommend calling for our technicians to give the furnace a thorough evaluation. They’ll tell you if it’s possible to go forward with repairs or if a replacement is a better choice.

No matter what is causing uneven heating across your house, you can trust our HVAC experts to have it solved. It’s our mission to provide high quality, efficient, and professional services that exceed customer expectations and surpass all others in the HVAC industry.

Call Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing for service in Washington D.C., Montgomery and Frederick Counties. We pledge to exceed expectations at every turn.

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The 6-Year vs. the 10-Year Water Heater

Monday, July 27th, 2020
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When it comes to choosing a water heater for a new installation in a home, there isn’t a straightforward answer about which kind is better. It’s different for every home and household. This is why it’s important to always have water heater professionals involved from the beginning: don’t purchase the water heater first and then ask someone to install it! Getting the right system is critical for ensuring the system lasts you for many years, won’t waste energy, and can meet your household’s hot water demands.

In this post we want to draw attention to the difference between a 6-year water heater and a 10-year water heater. This is a common choice people have to make when it comes to storage tank water heaters, and understanding what makes them different will make the choice easier.

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