We’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.
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Monday, September 5th, 2016Running All Summer Means an AC Breakdown is More Likely
Monday, August 29th, 2016It’s far too hot in the summer here in Andover, MA to go without air conditioning. It’s more than a luxury; without it, you run the risk of heat stroke and similar maladies, especially in sensitive family members such as toddlers or the elderly.
And yet all of that activity means that the chances of an air conditioning breakdown are much higher this time or the year than any other, with months of daily use behind it and weeks of high temperatures still to come. The more prepared you can be for the possibility of a breakdown, the better able you are to prevent it, or at least mitigate the damage. Here’s a brief list of some handy steps.
How Do Dehumidifiers Help Your Air Conditioner?
Monday, August 22nd, 2016We tout the virtues of whole-house dehumidifiers for clients in Andover, MA and similar cities in the Boston area, and for good reason. Massachusetts summers are as humid as they come, which not only makes your home far less comfortable, but can drastically impact the functioning of your air conditioner as well. A whole-house dehumidifier not only makes your home more comfortable, but can ease the burden on your AC as well: lowering monthly bills and making it less likely that your air conditioner will suffer a breakdown. Here’s a brief bit of info on how it all works.
Use Your Thermostat Wisely
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016High summer temperatures in Andover, MA mean you’ll need you air conditioner to function at its best all the time. The more you can do to cut down on those costs, the better. Some steps you can take around the home, such as sealing up cracks under your door with weather stripping. And some involve the services of a technician, who can perform maintenance duties once or twice a year to cut down on inefficiency. But another big step you can take is to look closely at how you use your thermostat, then make some adjustments to your cooling habits to help improve the bottom line.
How to Stop AC Breakdowns Before They Start
Monday, July 18th, 2016Summers in Andover, MA are no time to deal with an air conditioning breakdown. Unfortunately, the strain of cooling your home day after day can take its toll and most breakdowns occur just when we need our systems to be there for us. Luckily, we can provide swift AC repair services to get your system up and running again. But better than reacting to a give problem is anticipating it and taking steps to prevent it. We have three basic steps we use to advise our customers on the best way to stop AC breakdowns before they start. We’ve presented them below for your edification.
3 Things to Consider When Buying a New Generator
Tuesday, July 5th, 2016A new generator can be a huge boon to homes in the Andover, MA area. Our civic grid can withstand a lot, but Mother Nature always has the final word. A generator can be perfect for keeping your home safe and comfortable in a crisis, and if you’re decided to add one to your home, we can install it and keep it serviced so that it’s ready to go whenever you need it. But once you’ve made the decision to install one, you need to consider a few things carefully before determining which system is right for your home. We’ve laid out the three most important below.
Beware of Low Air Flow in Your Air Conditioner
Monday, June 13th, 2016Summer has arrived in every way except the date on the calendar, and that means that residents of Andover, MA need to make sure their air conditioners are running as smoothly as possible. Even little disruptions can have a big impact, and that little quirk that develops could be a sign of a serious problem with your air conditioner. Take the equation of reduced air flow for instance. The air coming out of your air conditioning system is still plenty cool, but it just doesn’t flow the way it’s supposed to. It doesn’t sound like much… but in point of fact, it needs to be addressed as quickly as possible. Here’s why.
Think About Installing a Dehumidifier
Monday, May 16th, 2016Summers in Andover, MA are as hot as the winters are cold, and most people rightfully focus on their air conditioners here during the hot summer months. But even worse than the high temperatures is the humidity, which can blanket the area in a wall of mugginess and render your efforts to stay comfortable all but moot. The solution can be a whole-house dehumidifier, which removes excess moisture from the air and restores balance to your home. Why is it so important and what kind of things can it do for you? We’ve got a quick breakdown below.
Causes of Short Cycling in Your Air Conditioner
Monday, April 11th, 2016With spring here in the Andover, MA area, you’re going to start using your air conditioner more and more often in the coming weeks. And with that use, you’ll have the opportunity to look for signs of trouble, and call in a repair service to take care if it before the stifling heat of summer kicks in in earnest. Among the issues you should look out for is short cycling: when an air conditioner turns on, then off again very rapidly, then on again and so on throughout the day. AC units use much more energy turning on and off than they do simply running, which means that short cycling can be a big problem: wasting energy and raising the chances of a breakdown. The causes of short cycling can include, but are not limited to the following:
