Problems with your furnace tend to occur when you least expect them: When temperatures plunge below freezing, in the middle of the night or during the holiday season when other activities and tasks are on your mind. Furnace issues typically…
Fall is a transitional period for your HVAC system. Occasionally, you may use the air conditioner when temperatures creep into the 70s yet, as the season progresses, you turn on the furnace as conditions grow colder. During this time, leaves…
Based on figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning results in 400 deaths in the US annually, plus 20,000 hospital visits. Although exposure could come from several sources, a leaking furnace or boiler in…
Your heating bill went up this month, yet the house still feels cold. The thermostat reads 75 degrees, but the draft persists to the point you need to wear a sweater to feel comfortable. At this stage, is there anything…
Homeowners are unlikely to notice a blocked air duct, unless something physically obstructs it from the outside. Other signs like varying temperatures between rooms and above average energy bills often point to a clogged or damaged HVAC system. If cool…
Now that fall has begun, you likely won’t turn on your air conditioner again until late May. You may open windows on the occasional warm day, but the heating system will be on before we know it. For homeowners, now’s…
Most homeowners have their heating system inspected this time of year to make sure it’s working properly before winter. Even with a state-of-the-art heating system, your home may still feel cold during the months before springtime. Cold air can enter…
With fall and winter fast approaching, homeowners will soon start to think about saving money on heating bills. Keeping a house warm costs money, but efficiency is the key to lower energy bills. No one wants to endure a freezing…
Did you know that January is the coldest winter month in Connecticut? On average, the low temperature is about 16 degrees Fahrenheit. If that number makes you want to crawl under a blanket for the winter season, we have good…
Cold weather has arrived in New England! It’s time to make the switch from cooling to heating. The first time you turn on the furnace after a scorching hot summer, you may notice some unusual smells. What do they mean…
