As you finish up your spring cleaning and get ready for summer, don’t forget to put the heat pump on your list. Keeping it clean and free from debris will lower your energy bills and help prevent the need for costly repairs.
Summer is arriving, and that means it's time to start prepare for the cooling season. Aside from having your HVAC system inspected and serviced, you may also want to boost your attic insulation.
If you're considering buying a new home air conditioner, you have to think of it as an investment in your quality of life. That means it needs to keep your home comfortable and help you lower your energy bills. If you take the time to do your research, you can choose the right model and benefit from the decision for years.
If you want to upgrade your home's HVAC equipment, consider a geothermal heat pump system. Although these HVAC appliances cost more initially, they offer substantial ongoing energy and operational savings over the life of the equipment.
If you've heard the news bulletin about the Environmental Protection Agency phasing out R-22 Freon, it may have been framed in a doom-and-gloom perspective. But the fact is, R-22-free A/C is good for you and good for the environment.
If you are looking into upgrading your home-comfort equipment, your head is probably spinning from all the ratings and features you have to compare. It's a long-term investment and you have to do your homework to get the most for your money. However, we have good news for those of you shopping around for a new water heater.
You leave your house on a bitter-cold winter Massachusetts morning, confident that your furnace won't run while you're not there but will make your home toasty-warm by the time you get back. Who can blame you for feeling good about having a "smart" thermostat?
As the weather heats up, you may be considering having a new air conditioner installed before the summer really heats up. In order for you to get the most value and efficiency out of your new climate-control system, your HVAC contractor should be familiar with Manual J.
An ultraviolet (UV) light air purifier can effectively help to improve the air quality inside of your home.
Believe it or not, some Massachusetts homeowners live in their homes for decades with stuff in the ductwork -- and without having their ductwork cleaned.
