Heating
15 Air Conditioning Cost and Energy Saving Tips
Rising fuel costs and inflation are on every homeowner’s mind these days. How can they not be? The winter of 2021-2022 saw fuel costs for households heating with natural gas rise by 30% and electricity rise by 6%, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The price of heating oil in many New Hampshire towns…
Read More7 Signs that Your Water Heater Needs to be Replaced
Did you know that the average homeowner uses warm water up to 20 times per day? Or that home heating systems often break down when you need them most: at the coldest times of the year when they’re working the hardest? This is especially true for older systems because they’re reaching the end of…
Read More7 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality with Your HVAC System
Have you noticed particles in your indoor breathing air? Motes of dust hanging in a beam of sunlight or collecting on surfaces? Contaminants are floating around us everywhere. Poor indoor air quality is often most apparent during the winter and the summer when your home is sealed up tight to conserve energy and fresh air…
Read MoreBuying a Home? Don’t Just Have the Seller Replace the HVAC System!
No one likes finding of their dream home and then having that dream shattered when they realize the furnace is 35 years old, has had no maintenance, and is going to cost thousands to replace. Unfortunately, it does happen. Not knowing the current condition of an HVAC system during the home buying process…
Read More5 Tips for Assessing an HVAC System When Buying a Home
HVAC systems are almost always the most expensive appliances in a home, so if you’re going through the home buying process, doing your homework now may save you a costly headache later. It’s a mistake to underestimate the importance of your home heating and cooling systems. Not only do you want to…
Read MoreBuying a House? Is Your HVAC Equipment Properly Sized?
Would you buy a pickup truck when what you need is a commuter car? Conversely, would you buy a commuter car when you need to haul large items? Neither vehicle matches the job at hand, and if you’re not careful, the same can go for your heating and cooling equipment. An oversized or undersized HVAC…
Read MoreHeating System Checks Increase Comfort and Save Homeowners Money
Would you drive your car without ever changing the oil? Probably not. Just like your car, home heating systems such as furnaces, boilers, water heaters, heat pumps, and on-demand units require annual preventative maintenance to deliver the comfort and safety you deserve. There are several reasons to have annual preventative maintenance performed by a licensed…
Read MoreFurnace Maintenance is Critical for Home Safety and Comfort
Furnace maintenance keeps you and your home safe, comfortable, and efficient, and it’s something homeowners ought to have done by a professional every year. Professional maintenance ensures clean indoor breathing air, extends equipment life, reduces energy bills, and keeps homeowners safe from noxious gasses such as carbon monoxide, also known as the “Silent Killer.” Learn…
Read MoreShould You Replace Your AC and Furnace at the Same Time?
Should you replace your AC and furnace at the same time, or should you just replace the unit that broke down? This is a common problem for many homeowners, and deciding whether to replace one or both of your heating or air conditioning systems can be a real dilemma. It may seem cost-effective to just…
Read MoreWhen Is the Best Time to Replace Your Heating or Cooling System?
Many homeowners wait until their home heating or cooling system has permanently broken down before considering replacement. They figure they may as well get the most out of their system while they still can, and that by doing so, they’re saving money. That’s not necessarily true, and it’s often better to replace a system while…
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