Answers to your comfort questions

Common causes include a dirty filter or coil, low refrigerant, a frozen evaporator coil, or a failing capacitor. Tario will diagnose it quickly and explain your options before any work begins — no surprises.

If your AC is over 10–15 years old, needs frequent repairs, or still uses R-22 refrigerant, replacement is often the smarter long-term investment. We offer free in-home estimates so you can compare repair vs. replace with honest pricing.

Once a year, ideally in spring before Maryland's humid summer. An annual tune-up keeps your system efficient, lowers energy bills, and helps prevent breakdowns during a heat wave.

Confirm the thermostat is set to heat and above room temperature, check that the furnace switch and breaker are on, and make sure the filter isn't clogged. If it still won't fire, call Tario — we offer 24/7 emergency service across the Baltimore and DC metro.

With regular maintenance, a quality furnace typically lasts 15–20 years and a heat pump 12–15 years. Our Mid-Atlantic winters work systems hard, so an annual tune-up makes a real difference in lifespan and reliability.

Yes. Modern high-efficiency heat pumps heat and cool effectively in our climate and can dramatically lower energy costs. As a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer, Tario can size and install the right system for your home.

We install whole-home air purifiers, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and smart thermostats, plus professional duct cleaning. In our humid summers and dry winters, the right indoor-air-quality system makes a noticeable difference in comfort and health.

Yes. Tario is licensed for plumbing as well as HVAC. We service sump pumps, water heaters (tank and tankless), sewer cleanouts, garbage disposals, showers, bathtubs, and more — one trusted team for your whole home.

Absolutely. Sump pump failures are a common cause of basement flooding in our area. We repair and replace sump pumps and can add a battery backup so you stay protected during storms and power outages.

Yes — Tario is open 24/7. Heating, cooling, and plumbing don't fail on a schedule, so we provide round-the-clock emergency service across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia. Call us anytime.

Yes. We offer flexible financing through Wells Fargo with fast approval, so you can get the comfort you need now and pay over time in budget-friendly monthly payments.

Yes — Tario is fully licensed and insured across MD, DC, and VA (MD HVACR #90754 and more), and our technicians are background-checked with advanced technical training and industry-leading certifications.

We're based in Halethorpe and serve Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia, Towson, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, Washington DC, Alexandria, and 40+ communities across MD, DC, and Northern Virginia. Don't see your town? Give us a call to confirm coverage.