Only Call Trained Technicians to Service Today’s Complex Heating and AC Systems
January 11th, 2016Today’s furnaces and AC systems are safer and sturdier than they have ever been before. But this does not make them any easier to service.
Heating Posts
When Is It Time to Upgrade That Older Furnace?
January 4th, 2016Your furnace has been a huge help through the years, but at some point you’ll have to move on to a new unit. Of course, you don’t want to spend the money unless it’s necessary.
How Can Lime Scale Cause Problems for My Boiler System?
December 28th, 2015There are many parts of our state that are pastoral or rural, leaving many homeowners getting their home’s water from a well. This isn’t a bad thing, but water that comes directly from a well tends to be “hard water,” aka, water that has high mineralization.
How Do I Judge the Efficiency of a Heating System?
December 14th, 2015If you need to install a new heating system either now or in the imminent future, one of the most important things you need to assess before installation is the efficiency of the system(s) you are reviewing. The major types of heating systems – furnaces, boilers and heat pumps – come with an assessment you can easily see right on the packaging.
Furnace Not Igniting?
December 7th, 2015It’s pretty frustrating listening to the sounds of your furnace starting up and then almost immediately shutting down. If you hear this happening, it usually means that your system isn’t igniting.
Keep Your Heat Pump Clear of Snow
November 30th, 2015We know that with the continued mild weather of this fall that the last thing you want to think about is snow. However, if you use a heat pump HVAC system, you need to keep the outdoor unit of your heat pump clear of snow throughout the winter months.
Is It Time to Repair Your Boiler?
November 16th, 2015Many homeowners in our area enjoy the use of a boiler system to heat their homes. If you are one such homeowner, you need to be aware of signs that can indicate that it is time for an expert to attend to your boiler before a full breakdown ensues.
How Dust and Dirt Negatively Affect Your Heating System
October 5th, 2015You’ve probably seen a thick, stubborn layer of dirt on things sitting in your garage, or maybe on items that have been in your basement for a long time. That same layer can and will accumulate on your heating system and its components, gumming things up and making operation cumbersome and difficult.
Do You Need to Replace Your Heating System Before This Winter?
September 28th, 2015It creeps up quickly: first the slight change in the leaves, then the need to have an extra blanket at night. Soon we’ll be opening our windows during the day but closing them at night, and then after that, they’ll stay closed for a while.
