Imagine you’re enjoying a relaxing evening at home. The outdoor temperature starts to drop, and you feel a sudden chill. You head over to your thermostat to make things a little cozier—and nothing happens. What gives? Your furnace ignitor could be to blame. A furnace ignitor is a crucial component in your heating system responsible… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Heating
When Should I Replace My Furnace?
Merrily, you’ve rolled along with the same heating system year after year and are 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, your furnace… Read more »
When is Best Time to Have My Heating System Inspected?
Getting into the autumn frame of mind is a breeze, right? Sweaters and sweatshirts? Check. Fluffy throws and a crackling fire? Check and check! Oh, and let’s not forget pumpkin spice scented everything… But before you know it, Old Man Winter will be here, and crisp autumn days will be replaced with howling wind and… Read more »
Enhance Your New Kitchen with Toe Kick Heaters
If every room in your home feels perfectly comfortable no matter the season, consider yourself lucky. Perhaps your home is newer or contains separate heating and cooling zones sized perfectly and maintained faithfully. Yet, not all homes – or the people in them – have it so good. Take yours, for example. Are you experiencing cold spots… Read more »
What to Consider When Choosing a Space Heater
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 »
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 »
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