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Getting the Most Out of Your AC Summer is just around the corner, and we all know it can be a tough season to bear, especially for homeowners. However, keeping your air conditioner running efficiently ...

Our Top Tips for Homeowners As summer ends, it's time to start thinking about autumn. While the cooler weather will eventually mean that we start using our heaters instead of our air conditioners , ...

Is It Finally Time to Cool Off? Most garages are not connected to a home's central air conditioning. This is because garages are primarily used for storage and parking cars. Neither of these uses ...

Our Top Tips for Combating Poor Indoor Air Quality Are you tired of suffering from allergies within your own home? Did you know that the air inside your home could be up to five times more polluted ...

Does Air Quality Get Worse in the Winter? Several factors can cause indoor air quality to worsen in the winter. A primary reason is that we tend to keep our homes shut up and closed to keep the warm ...

Are you concerned about the air quality in your home? Many homeowners have become more aware that indoor air quality tends to suffer in the summer and that indoor air quality is often much worse than ...

Preparing Your Pipes for the Colder Months The fall months are a great time to make sure your home is prepared for the winter. That means making sure your heater is ready to go, bringing out the ...

Make Sure Your HVAC System Knows What’s Going on in Your Home Your thermostat is the control center for your entire heating and cooling system. If it’s not able to accurately read the temperature ...

With snow and rain constantly in the forecast this time of year, your home should be the ultimate respite. We’re sharing some tips and tricks you can use that will keep you warm all winter long. Keep ...

With fall fully underway, you have probably already adjusted your HVAC usage to fit with the season. However, as the weather gets colder and you use your AC unit less and your furnace or other heating ...

Picture this: it’s a blistering summer day, you fire up your air conditioner to get rid of the stuffiness in your home, and you hear your system set to work. However, a couple of hours pass and your ...

Common Furnace Issues Experienced by Homeowners Most homes in Maryland or Virginia are heated by a traditional furnace that burns fuel, such as natural gas. If you have had your furnace for more than ...

Signs You Need to Schedule Routine Heater Service In addition to broken parts, heaters can also suffer from worn-out parts, clogged air filters, and more. Mid-winter, a few months after your annual ...

What Is a Heating Emergency? Generally speaking, it is considered a heating repair emergency whenever you are without heat in the winter. It gets cold here in Virginia and Maryland, and as such, if ...

What Is a Heating Emergency? Generally speaking, it is considered a heating repair emergency whenever you are without heat in the winter. It gets cold here in Virginia and Maryland, and as such, if ...

3 Reasons to Think About Installing a Heat Pump In recent years, heat pumps have been gaining popularity over traditional furnaces and boilers, even in colder climates. But, should you consider a heat ...

How Do I Prepare My HVAC System for Spring? Four Tips to Help You Get Your AC Ready for Spring This year, the spring equinox falls on March 20, marking the first day of spring. As we all look forward ...

Donmar Heating and Cooling Company Incorporated receives 2022 President’s Award from Carrier for Quality and Leadership Excellence Sterling, VA March 2023 In recognition of its commitment to quality ...

Fall is officially here, and while that may signal different things to many people (Halloween is just around the corner, football season is in full swing, it’s time to drink copious amounts of pumpkin ...

At Donmar Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, we’ve always sought to be the company who exemplifies the best in workmanship, friendliness, and customer service. For more than 30 years, we’ve developed a ...

Is It Time to Replace Your Water Heater? A water heater is essential in our homes, providing heated water for bathing, cleaning, and various household tasks. It’s important that your water heater is ...

Resolve to Establish a Plumbing Maintenance Routine in 2023 Taking care of your home is a lot of work. There are a lot of moving parts, and if something isn't actively giving you trouble, it's easy to ...

Why Do Pipes Freeze? You may wonder why you should be concerned with frozen plumbing when you keep your house warm all winter. While your home’s ambient temperature will help keep your interior ...

As summer temperatures begin to rise, homeowners are looking for ways to save energy and improve the comfort of their homes. Optimizing your thermostat settings is one of the most effective ways to ...

Why a Smart Thermostat? Smart thermostats offer a multitude of benefits for anyone looking for an easy, efficient, and convenient way to control their home's temperature. By learning your behavior and ...

Signs You Should Replace Your Thermostat We usually know when our heating system is having trouble, but how do you know when the real issue is your thermostat? As an appliance, the thermostat is ...

Our Top Tips for Combating Poor Indoor Air Quality Are you tired of suffering from allergies within your own home? Did you know that the air inside your home could be up to five times more polluted ...

Does Air Quality Get Worse in the Winter? Several factors can cause indoor air quality to worsen in the winter. A primary reason is that we tend to keep our homes shut up and closed to keep the warm ...

Make Sure Your Heater Works Before Winter Strikes We love fall on the east coast. The weather cools off, the leaves change color, and all in all, it’s a gorgeous season. As we move away from using our ...

Is It Time to Replace Your Water Heater? A water heater is essential in our homes, providing heated water for bathing, cleaning, and various household tasks. It’s important that your water heater is ...

When it comes to water heaters , there are a lot of choices out there. From tankless to conventional, electric to gas-powered, and energy-efficient models, how can you be sure you're making the best ...

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Water Heater The average water heater lasts for around a decade. Some will last more than ten years if properly maintained, but if you are approaching a decade, it is ...