When we think about what it takes to get a good night’s sleep, some of the first things that come to mind are whether we have a supportive mattress, comfortable bedding, supportive pillows, or perhaps if we require ambient noise. While all these factors play a role in our ability to sleep well, room temperature is just as, if not more important. [Read more…]
Why Are Some Rooms in My House Colder?
Winter or summer, you want your home to be consistently comfortable. Uneven home heating in the winter and uneven home cooling in the summer can be miserable. If own vinyl records, musical instruments, and other temperature-sensitive items, these inconsistencies can damage valuable items. Fortunately, solutions are available. [Read more…]
What Is the Best Heating System for a New Build?
When you build a house, you get a fresh start in a way that you don’t get from even an extensive remodeling. You don’t have to worry about existing ductwork or baseboard heat, how to remove a giant, old boiler, etc., and you’re free to choose any fuel source you want. Yet that freedom to choose can be overwhelming so let’s look at the best options for a home heating system. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: What is HVAC?
HVAC is the term for the various systems used to heat and cool a building as well as move air through the building. HVAC can be a single system or individual systems for the different functions, whether they work together or not. For example, HVAC can entail both a furnace and a ductless air conditioning system or a single heat pump system, or any other combination of heating and cooling components. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: Why Is My AC Leaking Water?
As the weather gets warmer, you want your air conditioning ready and working whenever you need it. A little beginning of the season preventative care and maintenance goes a long way to keep your AC running well.
In this installment of our new homeowner series, we’re going to tackle a common question – a leaking air conditioner. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: Ways to Save on Utility Costs
Utility costs frequently surprise new homeowners. While smart home buyers research utility costs in their area so they can properly plan a budget, the actual costs are frequently higher. Even if the buyer asked the seller for examples of their utility costs during negotiations, lifestyle differences and temperature comfort preferences could increase costs by 25 percent or more. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: AC Start-Up Guide
After an unseasonably warm winter and early spring, you’ll be needing your air conditioner sooner than ever. As a new homeowner facing your first spring, you might be asking, “How do I prepare my air conditioner for the summer?” Starting your air conditioning for the season involves more than just pressing a button. Actually, you can just press a button and ignore maintenance, but it raises the risk of inefficiency, poor air quality, and breakdown. [Read more…]
New Home Owners Series: Biofuel vs. Regular Heating Oil
Oil delivery never used to have choices except for the company used. Heating oil was heating oil, and what you got from one company was basically the same as you got from another company. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: What To Do If Your Pipes Burst
As a new homeowner, your first winter involves learning the quirks of your furnace and heating system. While burst pipes are a possible known risk if you have a heating failure, several factors can lead to either a burst pipe or a frozen and then burst pipe. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: Winter Storm Preparedness
Winter isn’t just staying inside where it’s warm when you’re a homeowner. Extreme cold, nor’easters, snow squalls, sleet, snow and high winds can damage your new home or just make life miserable. Let’s tackle some of the most common questions we receive about winter storm prep from our customers, especially the new homeowners. [Read more…]