Boiler Maintenance: How to Keep Your System Running Smoothly During the Cold Months

January 3, 2025

Your boiler works hard to keep your home comfortable during the cold months, so regular maintenance is essential to keep it running reliably and efficiently throughout the winter season. Ignoring maintenance can lead to higher energy bills, unexpected breakdowns, or even a shortened system lifespan. Taking the time to schedule routine service can save you significant stress and expenses in the long run. Here’s what boiler maintenance entails, including steps you can take at home and when to call a boiler services professional for help. Check and Clean Boiler Components One critical part of maintenance is checking and cleaning key...

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Does Your Heat Pump Need a Replacement? Common Signs to Watch For

January 10, 2024

A heat pump controls your home’s temperature. It redistributes the warmth in the air, making your home more comfortable. During the cold months, your heat pump transfers heat from the outside air into your home. In the summer, it takes the hot air inside your home and pumps it outside. As with any appliance in your home, your heat pump will not function forever. Depending on its quality and usage, a time will come when it will begin to show signs of wear and tear before it stops working completely. Here are some of the common signs to watch out...

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Picking the Most Efficient Boiler

December 13, 2023

Some homes benefit from a boiler heating system over other types, particularly in terms of efficiency and comfort. Boilers distribute heat evenly, eliminating hot and cold spots, and they maintain a consistent warmth. They also tend to be more energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan than forced-air systems. Condensing Boilers Compared to conventional, non-condensing boilers, condensing boilers save money on energy costs and have less of an effect on the environment. These boilers optimize energy efficiency through condensation, which allows them to recover heat from combustion that would otherwise go to waste. After extracting heat from water droplets and converting...

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Should You Replace or Repair Your Furnace?

October 17, 2023

Winter weather can be harsh and unpredictable, which is why it’s best to test your furnace now. If you notice any odd noises, smells or leaking, call for professional repairs to get your system back in peak condition. In some cases, depending on the extent of the damage and your furnace’s age, you may be better off considering a replacement. Consider these key facts to determine whether installation or repair is better for you. Age of System Once your furnace reaches about 10 to 15 years old, it will be more likely to fail during the winter. If your system...

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4 Disadvantages of a Tankless Water Heater

August 15, 2023

Tankless water heaters are a great way to save energy and money on monthly bills. However, they’re not without their downsides. Below is an exploration of some of these potential issues to help you determine if a tankless water heater is right for you. 1. Higher Initial Cost Tankless water heaters require new pipes, electric wiring, and gas lines, which can be costly for a homeowner. Additionally, tankless water heaters themselves are more expensive than traditional models upfront. If you’re on a tight budget, this may not be the best option for you until you have more funds. 2. Limited...

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Are Electric Furnaces or Heat Pumps Cheaper to Run?

February 20, 2023

Updated August 2023 If you’re in the market for a new heating system, you have many options available to you. A couple of the most common ones include an electric furnace and a heat pump. One of the biggest factors that you want to take into consideration when determining which heating system is appropriate for your home is which one is cheaper to operate. Normal Operating Costs When it comes to the straight-up operation of an electric furnace and a heat pump that is operating at above-freezing temperatures, a heat pump is cheaper every time. The reason why solely lies...

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Advantages of a Heating Maintenance Plan

December 20, 2022

Whether you own a furnace, ducted heat pump or mini split, you want to keep it running as long and as efficiently as possible. This is only possible through continual, professional maintenance. Fortunately, you can get such maintenance on an annual plan; here are some of the benefits of signing up. Improved Performance, Fewer Repairs A tune-up can definitely make your heating system run better. You’ll notice, for example, that it will cycle for the appropriate two to three times an hour and that each cycle will last a good 10 to 15 minutes. The air will be warm, not...

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3 Ingenious Ways to Hide Your Heating System

November 19, 2022

Heating systems are essential to any home, but they can also be unsightly and take up a lot of space. They are big, bulky, and generally not something you want to look at daily. So, what can you do to hide your heating system? Many people seek ways to conceal their heating systems, and these three solutions can help. 1. Use Plants to Camouflage It An ideal way to make your heating system less noticeable is by using plants to camouflage and hide it. There are many ways to do this, but one of the most effective is to use...

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Why Is My Furnace Making a Loud Banging Sound?

October 19, 2022

You expect to hear a little noise when you turn on your furnace. However, if you hear a loud banging noise, that’s not normal. There are several reasons why this might be happening. The Fan Is on its Last Legs Your furnace has a powerful blower fan capable of transporting hot air throughout the home. If something gets caught in the fan, the fan blade might still spin, but it could knock whatever is caught on the blade around inside the furnace. The technicians at can fix this as we have seen things ranging from tinfoil to child’s toys to...

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Ductless Air Conditioners and How They Work

April 14, 2022

Unlike a furnace or air conditioner, a ductless air conditioner doesn’t need ductwork to deliver hot or cold air to your home. This makes them ideal for homes that don’t have ductwork. They’re also perfect if you’ve built an addition to your home. But how do they work? Outdoor Unit A ductless air conditioner has an outdoor unit that looks very similar to a traditional air conditioner. Its job is to release hot air from your home in the summer and to pump warm air into your home in the winter. Indoor Unit An indoor unit is installed in a...

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