Most people have heard of ductless cooling and heating systems, and they have probably seen the small, indoor devices installed high on walls in homes, restaurants or office buildings. But what do you really know about these systems? 1. They
If your indoor air quality is suffering, you may be surprised what a humidifier can do. Many homes in the Boston, MA area are too dry; the optimal level of humidity for a home is between 30 and 50 percent.
The next time your gas furnace stops pumping out the heat, before you call in the pros, try to troubleshoot the problem yourself using this handy checklist. Now that winter’s is here, it’s time for a pop quiz: You wake
Winter’s is here. Are you giving your heat pump more of a workout than you need to? A heat pump works differently in the winter than it does in warmer months, so a few precautions can ensure optimal efficiency and
Here’s a question we see homeowners asking a lot, “When should I replace my furnace? It’s a tough question for a homeowner to answer objectively because it’s so darn expensive to replace a furnace. But you know you need to
The year-round comfort of your home depends greatly on the heating and air conditioning systems you select to heat your home in the winter and cool your home in the summer. When it’s time to consider your options for replacing
Albert Einstein had a way with words and big ideas. Always on the cusp of where today and tomorrow transact, his sentiment holds true today. Innovative technology keeps presenting itself in new and bold ways. This is now especially true
If the blower motor does not function, fuses are blown, or relays are melting, you may have to replace the blower motor relay. The blower motor relay is the electrical switch that is used to supply the power for the
The US Census Bureau estimates that between 2.5 – 3 million residential furnaces and air conditioners fail each year. While some of these units have served their homes faithfully for decades, others die within days or weeks of installation. Dealing
Boost your home’s energy efficiency with a condensing furnace, which requires special installation. Homeowners in Massachusetts benefit most from investing in a high efficiency furnace, also known as a condensing furnace. Only condensing systems — with a dedicated secondary heat