Boston, MA is as cold a city as they come in the winter, and breakdowns in your heating system need to be addressed quickly. The advent of YouTube has allowed for the spread of do-it-yourself videos, which may convince enterprising handymen to attempt repairs on their heating or air conditioning systems themselves. In almost every case, this is a terrible mistake. Your HVAC system is a complicated piece of equipment requiring a trained and licensed professional to properly address. Here are 3 specific reasons to always trust a professional.
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3 Reasons to Go With a Professional HVAC Service
Monday, October 24th, 2016Do You Need a New Heater?
Monday, September 19th, 2016Whether you use a boiler, a furnace, or an alternative form of heating in your Andover, MA home, the arrival of fall means that you should carefully consider whether your system can handle another brutal New England winter, or whether you need to invest in a new system. Now is the time to make such an assessment, since we still have a few weeks before the cool weather sets in in earnest. Only you can decide if you need to pull the trigger on a new heater, but there are a couple of key factors that you should consider while doing so. Keep them in mind when you make your deliberations.
Time to Get Your Heating System Serviced
Monday, September 12th, 2016Whether you warm your Boston, MA home with a furnace, a boiler or an alternative system such as radiant heating beneath your floor, now is the time to give it a close look. Temperatures are beginning to drop here in New England, and before long you’ll need your heating system to perform every day. Now is the ideal time to get your heating system serviced, and indeed we recommend doing so if you haven’t had your system looked at yet this year.
Look into Duct Insulation Today!
Monday, September 5th, 2016We’re on the tail end of summer here in Andover, MA and with Labor Day upon us, it’s time to look towards the coming winter and ways to maximize your home’s energy efficiency. If you have a centralized HVAC systems that uses a series of ducts, we have a suggestion that could make a big difference on that front: duct insulation. How does it work and what’s it all about? We’ve provided a quick primer below.
Now is the Time to Replace a Faulty Heater
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016Here in Brookline, MA, we’re finally coming out from under another New England winter and looking ahead to a hot summer. This is normally a time to focus on your air conditioner, not your heater, but if your heating system has been giving you trouble, this is the ideal time to consider a replacement. The question of whether to replace an older heater is a tricky one, and in the end only you can make the call on that front. Once you decide to do so, however, a trained service company can easily help you out. Here’s a few key piece of information to remember as you make your deliberations.
How to Get Your Heater Ready for the Off-Season
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016As spring approaches and warmer temperatures head our way, we’ll need our heaters less and less. Naturally, you may be thinking a lot more about preparing your air conditioner for summer than you are thinking about your heater. However, the end of winter is actually a perfect time to schedule a heater maintenance appointment and have your system checked for any potential problems that could be detrimental next year. This time of year, HVAC technicians will be less busy, making it easier for you to schedule their visit to your home.
How Does Radiant Heating Work?
Monday, February 29th, 2016Considering 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.
3 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.
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.
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.
