How to Clean a Fireplace
Your fireplace is a cozy addition to your Maryland home, providing a place to relax with the family at the end of a long day. Yet, within the walls and chimney of your fireplace, dangerous buildup can...
View ArticleWhy Does My AC Smell Bad?
When you turn on the air conditioning at the start of the summer cooling season, you expect to enjoy fresh, cool air. If you’re smelling something different, then you have a problem that needs to be...
View ArticleHow to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
Air quality is an important consideration in any home, but that is especially true if you have family members who suffer from allergies, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or other respiratory conditions....
View ArticleWhy Won’t My Air Conditioner Turn On?
A broken air conditioner can quickly ruin your day, especially when the weather in the Montgomery County area is especially hot and humid. If your system is refusing to turn on, there are a few things...
View ArticleJames A. Wheat & Sons Acquires Mathers Mechanical
James A. Wheat & Sons is proud to announce the acquisition of Mathers Mechanical. For the past 13 years, Mathers Mechanical has been providing businesses and homeowners in the Frederick region with...
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How to Clean a Fireplace
Your fireplace is a cozy addition to your Maryland home, providing a place to relax with the family at the end of a long day. Yet, within the walls and chimney of your fireplace, dangerous buildup can...
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Why Does My AC Smell Bad?
When you turn on the air conditioning at the start of the summer cooling season, you expect to enjoy fresh, cool air. If you’re smelling something different, then you have a problem that needs to be...
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How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
Air quality is an important consideration in any home, but that is especially true if you have family members who suffer from allergies, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or other respiratory conditions....
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Why Won’t My Air Conditioner Turn On?
A broken air conditioner can quickly ruin your day, especially when the weather in the Montgomery County area is especially hot and humid. If your system is refusing to turn on, there are a few things...
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James A. Wheat & Sons Acquires Mathers Mechanical
James A. Wheat & Sons is proud to announce the acquisition of Mathers Mechanical. For the past 13 years, Mathers Mechanical has been providing businesses and homeowners in the Frederick region...
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Goldstar & comfort aire dehumidifiers recalled
Goldstar and Comfort Aire Dehumidifiers. According to reports, the LG dehumidifiers present fire and burn hazards to consumers due to a short circuit. If you purchased a Goldstar Dehumidifier (Model...
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James A. Wheat & Sons launches a new website
James A. Wheat & Sons recently launched their new and improved HVAC and plumbing website, WheatandSons.com. The new design was created to provide HVAC and plumbing customers with a more...
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Changes to Our Eagle Membership
We are excited to announce that we’ve recently made changes to our Eagle Memberships! Gas Fireplace Services Agreement Types: ECG1 – Eagle Club Only includes access to 15 percent off all service...
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A Message From Our President
Let me begin by saying thank you for your continued business and loyalty and for giving James A. Wheat and Sons the opportunity to serve you and your home. That being said, James A. Wheat and Sons is...
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How To Fix a Dripping Faucet
While a dripping faucet isn’t a 5-alarm emergency, it shouldn’t be ignored. Dripping faucets waste an astoundingly large amount of water. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency estimates that...
View ArticleWhat You Can & Can’t Flush Down The Toilet
When you think of litter, you likely imagine trash in streets, water, or even in the woods, but have you ever thought of litter in your sewage? Sewage-related litter refers to the nonorganic matter...
View ArticleWhy Isn’t My Tankless Water Heater Heating?
Homeowners with a tankless water heater enjoy fewer repairs, longer equipment service life, lower utility costs, and an on-demand hot water supply. Replacing a traditional water heater with a tankless...
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Which HVAC Parts Are Most Commonly Replaced?
Keeping your HVAC system in tiptop shape is essential to avoid costly repairs, and annual maintenance can help detect worn parts that might need replacing. If some parts are on the brink of failure, a...
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New SEER Regulations for DC, MD & VA Residents
Effective Jan. 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has raised the minimum efficiency requirements for residential HVAC systems. The updated standards only apply to newly manufactured...
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Why Does My Furnace Keep Shutting Off?
One of the most common problems homeowners encounter with a gas furnace is a condition called short-cycling. The furnace will start up, begin producing heat, then shut back down within a few minutes....
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