With temperatures expected to reach the mid-90’s next week, your home’s cooling system becomes critical to your comfort—and safety. Because cooling systems are only designed to keep your home up to 15-20 degrees cooler than the outdoor temperature, once the outdoor temperature soars above the 90º level, you can expect to feel a few degrees...Read More

Refrigerant is crucial for HVAC systems, ensuring effective cooling and heating. It circulates in a sealed loop, and low levels indicate leaks needing professional repair. Different types exist, affected by environmental regulations. Regular recharging is a red flag, suggesting issues rather than routine maintenance. Understanding your system’s refrigerant is essential for costs and repairs.Read More

Now that the temperatures are warming up in Maryland, it’s time to start thinking about those hot Summer days! And that means making preparations for our air conditioning systems. Early Spring is the PERFECT time to analyze your AC’s performance and check for any possible issues.  The most important step to take to get your...Read More

Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) made some AC refrigerant changes for homeowners and commercial businesses that took effect on January 1, 2025. What are these changes? How does this affect you and your home? Pro-Tech HVAC Home is here to help answer all these questions and what the new regulations state! Why The Change?...Read More

Did you see the snowflakes yesterday and this morning?! There were just a few, but it was enough to remind us that Winter is really here. At least for now...this IS Maryland after all! ;-)  Soon, our furnaces and heating systems will be running throughout the day and night to keep our homes warm and...Read More

Every year, as the leaves here in Maryland start to change color to fiery orange, deep crimson, and rich brown, an alarm clock of sorts sounds in my head—not to get me out of bed in the morning, but rather to remind me it’s once again time for our Fall HVAC maintenance tips. Come Fall,...Read More

The chilly weather is here and Winter is approaching quickly, and before we know it, we’ll be keeping our furnaces running daily! However, before that happens, you should turn your furnace back on now for a test run. You don’t want to find out later, during one of the coldest days of the year, that...Read More

The scent of pumpkin spice is in the air and Fall is officially here! Can you believe it?! As the seasons change, it’s helpful to do some quick maintenance to ensure your heating system runs smoothly during the colder months. You don’t want to be caught unprepared, especially during the middle of Winter. A bit...Read More

Inside your AC’s outdoor unit, one of the most important components of your HVAC system is housed. If you look in there, you’ll see a whole bunch of wires and a small, canister-type component that resembles a battery. That’s your AC capacitor. That little piece of equipment does a very big job for your HVAC system....Read More

Summer is the season associated with fun vacations and relaxation, but it also brings along hot months that may make your air conditioner work overtime. Have you noticed excessive dripping from your air conditioner or a pool of water forming underneath? Any air conditioner leak is a cause for concern, especially during peak Summer temperatures....Read More