by Johanna Dorn | Oct 12, 2016 | Energy Efficient
Fall has arrived, ushering in another fire-burning season. As such, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) has named October as National Fireplace Month. During this time, the HPBA are working to educate the public on many home-heating options and on...
by Johanna Dorn | Nov 25, 2015 | Energy Efficient
Understanding the science of combustion will help you build and keep the most efficient fires in your fireplaces and stoves this season. If you have questions about how to get more heat out of your fireplace for more heat and efficiency, contact the Tri County...
by Johanna Dorn | Nov 5, 2015 | Energy Efficient
If you’re considering replacing your outdated woodstove, electric stove, or a stove that burns a fossil fuel other than natural gas, you could be eligible to save money with the Maryland Energy Administration’s Clean Burning Wood Stove Grant Program. The program aims...
by Johanna Dorn | Oct 30, 2015 | Energy Efficient
The cold weather months bring some home-heating woes. One of the most common complaints is that your central furnace heats even unused rooms, wasting energy and money. The use of zone heating appliances can help you heat your home more efficiently and provide maximum...
by Johanna Dorn | Mar 12, 2015 | Energy Efficient
There are many ways to heat your home, all of which have their own benefits. If you have a wood-burning fireplace or woodstove it’s natural to be drawn to it. Fireplaces provide warmth and comfort, and the glow of a wood-burning fire is very inviting. You can have the...
by Johanna Dorn | Jan 11, 2015 | Energy Efficient
Homes with wood stoves often rely on these appliances to heat all or at least a portion of the living area. In order to maintain a comfortable house in the thick of winter, wood stoves often experience nearly constant use. While this provides a steady source of heat,...
