It’s being said that heating oil prices should remain somewhat consistent over the winter, but the price-point in which it seems to be stuck isn’t exactly cheap. Sure, things could be worse, but it’s still going to cost you quite a bit to keep your home warm this year. Below, you’ll find a few tips to help you save a bit of cash on your heating oil this year. Fill Up Early Read More»
The best way to avoid dealing with needing emergency heating repair is to keep your heating system working well by providing it with proper maintenance and knowing how to catch early warning signs. This article will offer tips on avoiding heating emergency and offer advice for staying warm until help arrives if you do find yourself in the midst of a heating issue. Here are tips for avoiding heating emergencies: Read More»
A flooded septic field is a nightmare for anyone with a septic waste system. Here are a few tips to help you cope when your septic field is flooded. Don’t Pump the Tank Don’t pump the septic tank as long as the area around it is still flooded. First, pumping the tank won’t help because the floodwater will still affect it. Secondly, pumping the tank at this time is dangerous because it may float out of the ground. Read More»
Maybe you inherited your heat pump when you bought the house or perhaps yours has just been around a while and you are curious. Heat pumps are highly efficient in their operations, providing both heat and cooling on demand, but heat pumps can also have some pretty tricky problems once they start to reach the end of their lifespan. The more familiar you are with your old heat pump and the ailments it could face as it gets older, the better you will be prepared to call in for assistance when the timing is right. Read More»
HVAC systems are so complicated that it is never possible to provide a simple fix-all for your entire system. For example, your system might have great airflow, but it might not be producing enough hot or cold air. Often, the problem is simply reversed. Your furnace, for example, may produce super hot air, but if this air is not circulated throughout the house, it will be pretty much worthless. When it comes to airflow and heat transfer, in regards to both heating and air conditioning, the refrigerant system is central. Read More»