Testimonials
Projects & Services
Featured Projects
- Rio Washingtonian Center
- Harvey Hottel, Inc. recently completed the replacement of a 1000 ton cooling tower on the roof of the parking garage at the Rio Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, MD.
- Rockville Cooling Tower
- Harvey Hottel, Inc. based in Gaithersburg, Md. one of the Washington DC area's largest HVAC companies just finished the installation of a new cooling tower...
- Winchester Welcome Center
- Environmentally friendly Geothermal Heating and Cooling system on the brand new Winchester Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center off Route 81 in Winchester, Virginia.
Featured Services
- LEED Certified Green Building Designs
- Eventually, green buildings and construction plans will be the industry standard. The team at Harvey W. Hottel refuses to skip a beat. We are the Premier LEED Certified Green Building contractor...
- Tailored Maintenance Solutions
- We recognize that everyone's requirements are not the same so beyond our standard service agreements we offer agreements "tailored specifically to your needs and requirements".
Useful Links
We are a proud member and support the following Associations and Business Groups:
Associations & Affiliations
- Geoexchange
Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium - www.geoexchange.org
- International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
- www.igshpa.okstate.edu/index.htm
- Radiant Panel Association
- www.radiantpanelassociation.org
- Association of Energy Engineers
- www.aeecenter.org
- Air Conditioning Contractors of America
- www.acca.org
- Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
- www.abc.org
- Better Business Bureau
- www.dc-easternpa.bbb.org
- Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce
- www.ggchamber.org
- Salvation Army — Montgomery County, MD
- www.montgomery.salarmydc.org
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- www.virginiadot.org
Suppliers & Manufacturers
- Trane Commercial and Residential Air Solutions
- www.trane.com
- Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems
- www.bryant.com
- FHP Manufacturing
- www.fhp-mfg.com
- Water Furnace Geothermal Comfort Systems
- www.waterfurnace.com
- Tekmar Control Systems
- www.tekmarcontrols.com
- Lennox
- www.lennox.com
- Honeywell
- www.honeywell.com
- KMC Controls
- www.kmccontrols.com
- ECR Technologies
- www.earthlinked.com
- Earthlinked Technologies (ECR)
- www.earthlinked.com
- HI Solutions
- hisolutions.net
Home Builders
- Horizon Builders
- www.horizonbuildersinc.net
Local Government and School System
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- www.fcps.edu
- Prince William County Historical Preservation
- www.pwconserve.org
- City of Gaithersburg, MD
- www.gaithersburgmd.gov
- City of Falls Church VA
- www.fallschurchva.gov
- Prince Georges County
- Montgomery College
- www.montgomerycollege.edu
- Maryland Environmental Service
- www.menv.com
Resources
Articles and Tips
Home Plumbing
- Potential Health Effects from Corrosion and Metal in Drinking Water
- How to Prevent Pipe Corrosion
- Common Causes Behind a Toilet that Leaks at the Base
- How to Prevent Clogged Drains in Your Northern Virginia Home
- Common Signs that You May Need to Call a Plumber
- High-Efficiency Showerheads and Faucet Aerators Reduce Water Consumption
- High-Efficiency Toilets Save Money and Conserve Water
- Avoid Bathroom Water Damage by Maintaining Tub and Shower Caulk Joints
- How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Northern Virginia Home
- Quick Plumbing Improvements to Make Before Selling Your Home
- Residential Plumbing Tips To Help Live A Greener and Healthier Life
- Shower Shock
- Diagnosing A Leaky Shower
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Saving Money and Energy
- Easy Energy Saving Tips When It Comes to Your Northern Virginia Home’s Air Conditioning Use
- Cut Your Energy Bills with ENERGY STAR Central Air Conditioners
- Simple Ways to Reduce Your Home Heating Costs
- Save Energy — and Money — By Learning the ABCs of Efficiency Measurements
- Ways to Save Energy When Heating and Cooling Your Home
Geothermal Cooling and Heating
- What Is A Geothermal Heat Pump?
- Geothermal Benefits
- How Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHP) Function
- Open vs. Closed Loop Geothermal Systems
- Investing in Green Heating
- Harvey Hottel, Inc. installed an environmentally friendly Geothermal Heating and Cooling system on the new Winchester Safety Rest Area & Welcome Center off Route 81 in Winchester, Virginia.
Cooling
Home Cooling
Saving Money and Energy
Choosing a Domestic Cooling System
- The Many Advantages of Using a Heat Pump in Your Washington DC Home
- Which Kind of Air Conditioning System is Right for You?
- What are the Benefits of Central Air Conditioning?
- High Velocity Air Conditioning Systems — a Flexible Cooling Option for Your Washington DC Home
- A Primer on Heat Pumps
- The Benefits Of Forced Air Heating Systems
Maintenance of Residential Air Conditioning
- What to Do If Your Air Conditioning “Freezes”
- Common Residential Air Conditioning Problems (and Solutions)
- Is It Time to Replace Your Air Conditioning System?
- Keep Your Cool This Summer
- Air Conditioner System Component Guide
Heating
- The Many Advantages of Using a Heat Pump in Your Washington DC Home
- Types of Radiant Floor Heating Systems for Your Northern Virginia Home
- Natural Gas Heating Translates to Energy and Financial Savings for Your Northern Virginia Home
- Investing in Green Heating
- Radiant Heat vs. Forced Air at a Glance
- The Benefits of a Radiant Heating System in Your Home
Air Quality
System Maintenance
- The Importance of Seasonal Furnace Maintenance
- Cleaning Your Northern Virginia HVAC Unit to Reduce Harmful Effects of Home Allergens
- Having Your HVAC Duct System Cleaned
- Home HVAC Inspection
- Spring Cleaning: Examining Your HVAC Unit
General Tips
Seasonal Tips
- Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Washington DC Home
- How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Your Northern Virginia Home
- Winterize Your Home
- A/C Winter Tips