Considering how bitterly cold winters get around here, quality heating service is essential. With temperature lows still 30 degrees and below, you may be wondering if there is a better heating option for your home. A radiant system is an excellent heating choice for residents of Boston, MA. This is especially true if you are getting ready to construct a new home.
Cooling Unlimited, Inc. Blog : Archive for February, 2016
How Does Radiant Heating Work?
Monday, February 29th, 20163 Furnace Problems to Watch for Late in the Winter
Monday, February 22nd, 2016As we near the end of winter here in Boston, MA, fixing your furnace problems may not be on the top of your mind. As long as it’s running, why not just put it off until next year, when you need your heater again? Unfortunately, this may prove detrimental. Ignoring small problems usually results in bigger problems, which you won’t want to face when you turn on your furnace for the first time next winter. Tackling these problems now could end up saving you a lot of money in unnecessary emergency repairs down the road. We’ve listed 3 main furnace problems you should watch out for now.
How Ice Damages Your Heat Pump
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016Heat pumps are designed to withstand harsh winters, taking advantage of recent technology to overcome the troubles that earlier models had with especially cold temperatures. Many homes in Boston, MA have embraced the heat pump as a way to warm and cool your home in a single unit. Unfortunately, ice build-up can be a big problem this time of year, and usually indicates a problem within the heat pump that needs to be addressed before it will function effectively. Here’s a quick discussion of how ice damages your heat pump, and the possible reasons why.
What Causes That Burning Smell in My Furnace?
Monday, February 15th, 2016If you detect the smell of burning in your furnace, you need to shut it off and call in a repair service right away. That’s common sense and we suspect that everyone reading this blog is smart enough to do it. The good news is that there are services in the Boston, MA area that you can count on to get to the bottom of that burning smell. The better news is that a burning smell is hard to ignore when it wafts through your ducts, so you can probably get a pretty good idea that something is wrong and call in support. But what causes that burning smell in the first place? The answer to that can tell you a great deal about the source of the problem.
3 Signs of Trouble With Your Water Heater
Monday, February 8th, 2016Your water heater is intended to do its job without a fuss, which can lead many homeowners to take it for granted. This can be a big mistake. When troubles arise with your water heater, they tend to do so suddenly and without warning. Your best defense against it is to schedule regular maintenance once or twice a year from a qualified plumber in the Boston, MA area. Even if you do, however, signs of trouble from your water heater can still crop up. When they do, you need to summon a repair service immediately. Here are three of the most common ones to look out for.
Beware of a Cracked Heat Exchanger This Winter
Monday, February 1st, 2016Mention a cracked heat exchanger to any repair technician, and they’re going to tell you the same thing: it’s a serious problem and you should never run any furnace afflicted with it under any circumstances. We’re in the throes of heating season here in Boston, MA and any problems with your heater should be considered a top priority. Understanding how the heat exchanger works in your system can help explain why they crack with age and pressure, and why that’s such a cause for concern.
