These days, air conditioning (AC) is no longer a luxury. When outdoor temperatures soar, you want the cool comfort an air conditioning system brings to your Maryland home.
At Design Flow Heating & Cooling, our team of heating and cooling experts can help you manage the level of comfort you want. As a company, we stay current on our professional education and training to bring top technologies and techniques to you. You can rest assured we will recommend exactly what you need.
With our years of experience in the Eldersburg, MD, area, you can rely on us for your air conditioner’s installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance. We work with all makes and models of air conditioners, so that is never a concern for you. Your satisfaction means everything to us.
How Much Money Can a New Air Conditioner Save You?
Our SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit’s SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient SEER2 unit. You can even customize it to better match your home’s system for a more accurate calculation.
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Air Conditioning Installation and Replacement
If your air conditioner has reached the point where repairs no longer do the job or your home’s energy efficiency is at an all-time low, you may need a new system. When your Eldersburg, MD, home is ready for a new or replacement air conditioner, our Design Flow Heating & Cooling professionals will install your cooling system without delay.
How do you know if you need a replacement air conditioner? Here are some of the most common issues. Your unit is:
- Approaching the end of its life span, usually between 12 and 15 years
Efficiency decreases as your system gets closer to the end of its life. You want to act proactively to plan what your replacement purchase will be instead of acting reactively when your system unexpectedly quits. This can save you money.
- Experiencing more and more repairs
Similar to when your car requires more and more repairs, there comes a time for evaluation. Are you spending more in repairs than it would cost to invest in a new system? If the answer is yes, call and talk to one of our knowledgeable team members to discuss your options.
- Showing signs of running inefficiently
How can you tell if your air conditioner is running inefficiently? A good indication is if your energy bills are increasing and your utility company’s rates remain steady.
This typically demonstrates it’s taking longer for your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to cool down your Maryland home to your preferred comfort level. Your system is running longer and using more energy than it should in this case—an increase in energy costs.
If you notice any of these signs with your air conditioner, or if you suspect another reason for needing an AC replacement, talk to one of our Design Flow Heating & Cooling team members. We will design a system best matched for your comfort needs and budget. Our experts are always here to help you.
We also offer several financing options to help if this is a concern. Contact us to discuss how our team can guide you through our process.
Air Conditioning Repairs
Not having your air conditioner working on the hottest of days in Maryland can be exasperating. Whenever you need a repair, let our heating and cooling experts quickly remedy it for you.
There are many ways your air conditioner can stop working in its normal capacity. A few symptoms you could experience are:
- Hearing an unusual noise
- Smelling an unusual odor like burning
- Feeling warm air coming from your vents
- Noticing your air conditioner is frozen
- Leaking water
These symptoms mean you have an issue with your air conditioner. Ignoring problems usually only makes them bigger and more costly. Our recommendation is to have one of our Design Flow Heating & Cooling team members promptly diagnose and repair the issue for you.
Sometimes a repair turns into an emergency. Give us a call when it’s urgent. We are here 24/7 for you.
When you do need our professionals to make a repair, you can count on it staying repaired. We make our repairs right the first time—and only use the highest quality parts and materials when working on your system. Our experts are always here for you.
Air Conditioning Maintenance
Keeping your air conditioner in its best operating condition is your goal. You want your system inspected, cleaned, and tuned up on a regular basis to help avoid unexpected and costly repairs and breakdowns.
Routine maintenance by our trained and experienced Design Flow Heating & Cooling team helps your air conditioner cool your Eldersburg, MD, home efficiently and reliably. With annual professional care, you may experience maintenance benefits such as improved energy efficiency, extended system life span, and decreased emergencies.
We recommend having our experts prep your air conditioner before you use it for the first time in the spring to give you consistent cooling all season.
To help you manage your maintenance, talk to us about our maintenance program, Comfort Plans. Your air conditioner tune-up and inspection are part of the plan, so call and speak with one of our educated and friendly team members about our program today.
Trust Design Flow Heating & Cooling With All Your Air Conditioning Needs
We provide all the services you need to achieve the level of cooling comfort you want in your Eldersburg, MD, home from your air conditioner. Call Design Flow Heating & Cooling at 443-878-8278 or request service online today to schedule your air conditioning installation, replacement, repair, or maintenance.
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“We had a maintenance call with Cody , he came to evaluate our situation, he found the thermostat was fried and a fuse was bad due to a thunderstorm.
We had Hunter and Mike install a whole new system on the other side of our home. They all were great, knowledgeable, informative, respectful , on time.
We will also be doing a contract for yearly maintenance with them as the company we have not is awful, they bought out our old company.
I would recommend them and Design Flow for any of your HVAC needs.”
“I just had my complete heating and air conditioning system replaced. Looks like a fantastic job. Thank you very much!!!”
“The technician showed up promptly and was able to assess and remedy the issue with my air conditioner very quickly. His communication about the issue was very clear and we're back up and running after about an hour. Design Flow is my number recommendation for HVAC needs!”
“I’ve been using Design Flow for about 7 years now and they are a fantastic company. Sammy was my tech today, he was very courteous and extremely knowledgeable. If you contact Design Flow for assistance you can be confident that the job will be done right. Would 100% recommend them.”
“Sammy was excellent. Very professional and explained what needed to be done to our unit in order for repair. Would highly recommend.”
“My family and I had the best experience with Brian and his team. They replaced our heat pump and main air conditioning units and added a new unit and duct work to our upper level. My husband was deployed at the time of installation. When he returned home several months later, Brian came back to our house and walked my husband through all the work he and his team had completed. Meant so much to us that he did that that he took that time to care for us. The whole team was so kind and respectful. Highly recommend.”
“We had a great experience using Design Flow to update our very outdated system. From meeting with Brian to discuss our options to the installation with Jason & Christian, every step of the way we were met with great information, professional, and friendliness! The difference in our heating efficiency throughout the house is much improved thanks to our new system!”
“Hands down best HVAC service in the area. Had to get a new whole house system this year, plus repair a split unit. They were extremely patient while we reviewed which whole house system would be best for us, and even answered questions and walked me through it after hours!! Tech’s on site were very knowledgeable and helpful with questions! Recommended to everyone who asks!”