Cooling Unlimited, Inc. Blog : Archive for January, 2025

5 Best Practices for Your HVAC System: Kids Edition

Monday, January 27th, 2025
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Having kids changes everything—at least, that’s what parents love to tell people who don’t have kids. And like so many generalizations, there’s some truth to this. Some of the most dramatic changes involve your home and your possessions: baby-proofing, putting things on higher shelves, and even packing breakables away for a few years, which are all common sense to parents.

One of the most costly and important things you have in your home is your HVAC system. You can’t live without it, and you don’t want to have to replace it early due to damage. And yes, kids can cause damage to your HVAC system or hurt themselves with it. How can you prevent that? Here are our top recommendations. If you have any questions about HVAC safety or need maintenance and repair for your AC or heating in Boston, MA, don’t hesitate to ask.

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A Guide to Purchasing a Radiant Heating System

Monday, January 13th, 2025
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Are you considering radiant heating as a home upgrade or for a new home? It’s a fantastic option, ideal for our climate, and you’re likely to be very happy with it if you do choose that route for your home comfort. As you make your heating system choice, you should have as much information as possible. Here are some pros and cons of radiant heat in Boston, MA for you to consider.

What Is Radiant Heat?

This is the term for heat provided by the movement of water which has been heated by a boiler. In the past, boilers heated water to steam, which traveled through a system of radiators in a building, but that’s no longer the case. The temperature of the water in a boiler is usually around 150°F, well below boiling. That hot water may flow through baseboard registers or in-floor piping.

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