Space heaters offer a convenient and cost-effective way to supplement a home’s main heating source and improve comfort. They increase the warmth inside a home and can offer temporary heat in a workshop, shed, or garage. But shopping for the best, most energy-efficient model can be challenging. If you’re in the market for a new… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Heating
Why Is My Baseboard Heater Making Noise?
Hydronic baseboard heating is a home heating system that uses water instead of air to distribute heat throughout a home. And while these systems offer numerous benefits, such as greater energy efficiency and longer-lasting heat, they are notorious for making a variety of noises. As the temperature changes in a hydronic baseboard heating system, it… Read more »
Is Annual Boiler Maintenance Necessary?
Certainly, you have noticed it by now: the chill in the morning air, the gently falling leaves, and the noticeably shorter daylight hours all signal that autumn is well underway. And that means it’s time to make sure your home heating system is ready for the colder months to come. If you rely on a… Read more »
How To Prevent Furnace Problems With Preventative Maintenance
Is there ever a good time to lose heat? Of course not. Still, some are better than others. For example, if your furnace shuts down on a crisp, excellent autumn day, you’ll probably not panic and immediately head for the nearest hotel. But on a sub-freezing night in the dead of winter? Ouch! To avoid… Read more »
The Benefits of Boiler Maintenance
Most people think of their home heating system as a furnace when the truth dictates otherwise. Here’s the difference between a furnace and a boiler: If air ducts supply heat, it’s a furnace (or “forced air heating system”). If heat is supplied by radiators or baseboard units, it’s a boiler (or “hydronic heating system”). The… Read more »
How to Prevent Heat Loss
Even the world’s most incredible heating system wasn’t designed to heat the great outdoors. And yet, home after home throughout the Boston area, that’s precisely what’s happening. After all, heat escapes through windows, doors, attic insulation, and several other avenues. To help prevent heat loss while bringing down your home heating costs, we recommend the… Read more »
Cost to Operate a Space Heater
A space heater can be a life saver when a supplemental source of heat is needed in a room or area of your home. Perhaps it’s that guest room you rarely use that’s always a bit colder than the rest of the house. Or maybe it’s a partially finished basement or attic that could use… Read more »
When Should I Replace My Furnace?
Merrily you’ve rolled along with the same heating system, year after year, and you’re entirely satisfied with its performance. No harm, no foul – right? Well, yes and no. Heating systems, especially older models, have an average lifespan of 12 – 15 years. So, if you stay put in your home long enough, sooner or… Read more »
Should I Replace My Heating System?
There’s no need to guess whether your heating system needs professional help. That’s because it will start putting out signs the moment its components begin to fail. However, it can be difficult for the average person to identify and interpret these signs. So let the team from Pann Home Services help you decipher the knocks,… Read more »
How to Prevent Heat Loss
No matter how efficient your heating system is, you don’t want it heating the entire neighborhood. Yet, homes in Boston seem bent on doing just this when they allow their heated air to escape through gaps in their insulation. Whether they leave a door ajar or window gaps unfilled, Boston homeowners can’t seem to stop… Read more »
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