Harvey W. Hottel, Inc.
703-876-9599
Gaithersburg MD 20879
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:
- 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
- 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
- Horizon Builders
- www.horizonbuildersinc.net
Inside — Mold Remediation and Asbestos Removal
RTS Environmental Services
Victory Mold Remediation
www.victorymoldremediation.com
Outside — Landscapers, Hardscapers, Fences, Decks, Patios, Porticos
Green Acres Landscapes
Lost Creek Landscapes
Hal Co Fences and Decks
- 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
Home HVAC Inspection
How to do you own air conditioning (AC) check up
Spring has finally arrived. The Washington DC/Baltimore metropolitan area is gearing up for warmer weather. Many Northern Virginia and Maryland residence are preparing for the warmer months by scheduling air conditioner tune-ups. Though it may seem somewhat early in the season to perform such a task, in reality now is the best time. Performing an inspection and tune-up now will ensure proper performance when the sultry months arrive.
Interferences with the air passages throughout the unit are the primary cause of concern. Harvey W. Hottel, Inc. recommends that you unplug your air-conditioner and vacuum the front grille and any accessible components. Follow through with a thorough wipe down to rid your system and its exterior components of any surface dust.
Next, it is imperative that you check your HVAC air filter. Dirty air filters are the common cause of system inefficiency. Before removing the filter, take note of how the filter is installed. Some filters must face a certain direction in order to effectively do their job. To clean a filter, soak the screen in a soapy water solution. Let the filter dry before reinstallation. Harvey W. Hottel, Inc. recommends that you purchase new filters instead of washing and reusing.
While the filter is removed from your HVAC unit, examine the slot and make sure it is thoroughly cleaned. Warm air passes through this area of the unit and is cooled by small fins. Dust and debris not trapped by the filter has the ability to collect on the cooling apparatus and affect the overall temperature of the air that is being processed. This area can be cleaned using a combination of a vacuum and damp rag.
If your HVAC unit has not been inspected in recent seasons or if you do not feel comfortable performing an inspection, contact Harvey W. Hottel, Inc. today. We are a full service residential heating and air conditioning company. Whether you need a new system or just need to service the existing one, give us a call and let us help make your home more comfortable!