For those of you who live in the Washington, DC Metro area, including Virginia and Maryland, you are in luck.  One great company of experts, John C. Flood, Inc, is there to serve you for all services requiring  Plumbing, Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning and Bath Remodeling.

This blog at DC-PlumbingHeating.com describes all of the many specialized services that are provided by John C. Flood, Inc and you are invited to browse through all of our previous posts to see that they have expert technicians in all of the above fields.

Naturally at this time of the year you are concerned with your air conditioning equipment.  Feel free to contact them for a check up of your air cooling devices as this is not when you need a break down.  While the HVAC technicians are there have them take a look at your heating system also.

You should plan on scheduling a preliminary check of your furnace or heat pump to get ready for the inevitable, and it should be done before cold weather arrives.

Here is a partial list of trade name products that we have told you about before; Guardian HVAC, Rheem, Bryant, Carrier, A.O. Smith, Honeywell, Kohler, Moen, Rinnai, Tagaki, Toto and Zoeller.  Well those are just a few of the products that they sell and service.  There are many more.

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The different heat pump systems for DC area are a choice of two distinct types. There is the geothermal heat pump, and the conventional heat pump.

The geothermal heat pump is sometimes called the ground source heat pump. This is a system that takes advantage of the moderate and consistent temperature that is present in the ground that increases the efficiency of the unit while reducing the energy consumption.

The design of this type of system is to transfer heat from a warmer place to a cooler place that is opposite of the flow nature intends. This way, the cooler temperatures underground during the summer can help cool your home and the warmer temperatures underground of the winter can help heat your home.

This type of system has more start up cost but is generally recoverable in 3 to 10 years due to reduced energy costs. The loop part of the system that is placed underground has a life expectancy of 50 years. This is twice the average life expectancy of the above ground unit.

The conventional heat pump works on the same principal of the geothermal heat pump without the additional aid of the ground looping system. This system transfers heat by mechanical means. This system uses the physical properties of the evaporating and condensing of fluids and their effect on heat transfer.

The average heat pump from Carrier and Bryant can save a home owner up to 20% to 40% on their energy bill. The Energy Star heat pumps can save an additional 8%. This is because the average heat pump can provide up to 4 times the amount of heat than the energy they consume.

All three of these types of units are available from John C. Flood, Inc. along with the proper paperwork to help you file for the $1500 tax credit that comes with installing heat pump systems. For DC area residents, there is no better place with more experience when you are in need of home repairs.

The best central air, DC area is dependent on your needs, requirements and budget. The space that needs to have the indoor conditions controlled is the determining factor as to what is specifically needed.

Things to consider are the total area that has to be controlled, if independent zones will be desired and to what degree of efficiency would meet the needs.

If a good portion of the home is continuously occupied and ample circulation is consistent then breaking the home into different zones is not as necessary because all of the rooms will be occupied on a regular basis.

The overall best air conditioners for reliability and dependability have been Bryant and Carrier for the past decade. Both of these companies have a variety of models and types of systems that are meant to fit any need a homeowner has. Both companies have the standard central air conditioners that are a part of the furnace system. There are also the two types of heat pumps available from both, the standard and geothermal.

The brains behind either of these types of systems are the controller. Bryant and Honeywell are the two leaders in this field. These are so much more than the old mercury switches many people grew up with. Today’s controllers can maintain a constant temperature and humidity setting better than ever before. There are some that can breakdown the home into zones so less energy is used for parts that may not be occupied.

If you need help deciding what system would be appropriate for your home, then ask a professional. The best central air DC area professional is also the ones that have been serving the public needs for over 100 years.

This is John C. Flood Inc. Until June 30, 2010 they also offer a $100 off any complete system when they replace your old system.



There are many manufacturers of a HVAC zone controller. Washington, Virginia, and Maryland have the same choices as other parts of the country. This type of system has come a long ways since the simple mercury switch that could be set for a range of temperatures.

This range was then only measured at the thermostat itself and not the far reaches of your home’s outer sections. This caused some rooms to become over heated while other parts were far too cool.

Today, there are many more choices from a number of manufacturers. One of the leading manufacturers is Bryant. They produce 7 different kinds of HVAC controllers for your home or business, each one with different capabilities and purposes.

One of the more efficient HVAC controllers is the Zone Perfect Zone Controller. This controller has the capabilities of having a different setting for each day of the week for 8 different zones or rooms. This is not only the temperature setting but also the humidity setting. With this as part of your HVAC system, there is the possibility of saving up to 29% on your energy costs.

This system, like most others, works with a number of sensors that are placed throughout the house and duct work. There is even one that monitors the temperature outside.

One of the energy saving features is the indicator that informs the occupants when the filter needs changing to help keep the system operating at peak performance. This controller comes with a 10 year limited warranty and can be installed by professionals from John C. Flood, Inc. at your convenience.

Make an appointment and save $10 on the service call for your HVAC zone controller. Washington, Virginia, and Maryland areas are covered with one low fee any time of day.

For a Carrier dealer, Washington DC has many making the claim they are authorized by the factory. When the whole truth is told, being a factory dealer for a line of products has its limitations. The main limitation is these establishments only offer one particular line for home owners to choose from.  This removes the ability to do comparative shopping on your needed home appliance from one establishment. To compare the different lines that are available in your market, you will have to go to several places. This not only takes time but fuel.

The two best-selling and lowest-maintenance lines of heating and air conditioning units for the homes are Carrier and Bryant. Both of these manufacturers produce high quality units that come with great warranties as well as being long lasting.

As a home owner, it is always best to have a choice when making a purchase of a major item to be used in your home. By having these two manufacturers being offered at the same place, you can easily compare prices of the units, efficiency of the units in terms of operating cost, and how well they perform.

When in need of a heating unit, having both traditional furnaces alongside heat pumps is advantageous. By having this capability to compare is to the advantage of the homeowner so they can choose the right device for their needs.

There are just a few home service repair companies that can offer this comparison, along with over 100 years in the service business. One of them is John C. Flood, Inc.

When you are in search of a Carrier dealer, Washington DC also has Bryant service dealers so the best choice can be made by the homeowner to fit their specific needs best.

Presently, most do not think about a Washington, DC air conditioning system with the air so cold outside. But now is the time to have your system checked and serviced, or replaced well before it is needed.

The professionals at John C. Flood, Inc. are ready and waiting for a call from you to prepare your home for that first blast of heat in the summer. To help offset the cost, there is a $100 coupon available on their website that can be applied when a system is in need of complete replacement.

This offer is good until March 1, 2010, so act now. To go along with this coupon, there is up to a 30% or up to $1,500 tax savings on your federal tax return when an Energy Star qualified HVAVC system is installed.

Some of the other services that the professionals from John C. Flood, Inc. provide are whole house purification systems to help keep you breathing fresh air while trapped in your closed home all winter, humidifiers and dehumidifiers installations, electronic air cleaners, and air conditioning unit tune-ups on all major brands.

This is a factory authorized dealer of sales and repairs on Honeywell, Bryant, Carrier, Burnham, and A.O. Smith systems.

Other special offers include $50 off on any whole house humidifiers that will help keep your respiratory system from drying out. There is an additional savings if a programmable digital thermostat is needed with a $50 off coupon.

Have your Washington, DC air conditioning unit inspected before April 30, 2010 and receive $20 off with a bi-annual service contract.  Make sure the service technician explains the money saving , . (EMP).

Click the Flood banner at the left or click this: DC Air Conditioning link to schedule an appointment.

Staying warm this winter is possible in DC.  Home heating systems need to be serviced now before the mercury drops too low. A properly working furnace will not only keep you and your loved ones warm this winter, but it will not drain your wallet with excessively high bills.

No matter if you live in a new home with a heat pump or a gas furnace, this company has the expertise to make your unit work at peak efficiency. For those of you that live in older homes with boilers and radiators you need not worry, this company has been around since those types of heating units were the new thing on the market. John C. Flood, Inc, has been servicing and maintaining them for over 100 years.

This is the advantage of having a company that has been service DC, Maryland and Virginia residents for over a century.  They have seen the area evolve and have been a part of it. Chances are they have either installed your old system or maintained it at some point in the past 100 years. They have worked on your type of heating system before. This is when experience will save you money by having worked on every possible type of system before, they know how to repair them properly.

For new home owners, this company has remained updated on the latest heating innovations including the green tax credits for the installation of the “Energy Star” power saving green technologies.  These units will not only save you money at tax time, but every month also on your energy bills while reducing your carbon foot print.

If your home heating system is still covered by a warranty, J.C. Flood, Inc, is an authorized dealer for sales and repairs of top brands like Honeywell, Bryant, Carrier, Burnham and A.O. Smith.  Their experience is not limited to only these brands. This is when being a dependable business since the early 1900’s is most beneficial, nothing is new or of a configuration that they have not seen before.

Washington, DC Home heating systems that have been installed in any home are what they are familiar with.  They know what you need to heat your home safely and the most efficiently.  Check out the main website for more details and to schedule your maintenance program.