HVAC

Ask Phil: How to Make My Furnace More Energy Efficient?

2024-02-19T11:00:08-05:00February 22nd, 2021|Efficiency, HVAC|

Keeping your home warm can be expensive. Luckily, energy efficient appliances help conserve costs. When furnaces and boilers operate at low efficiency, costs can remain high while your home stays cold. Knowing if your heater is energy efficient will make sure you get the most out of your heating bill. 1. Start by Comparing [...]

ASK PHIL: Is it necessary to have my air conditioner serviced every year?

2020-09-18T16:51:54-04:00June 15th, 2020|Air Conditioners, HVAC|

Spring in New England is always temperamental! We get little glimpses of summer and then get thrown right back into winter. When it’s cold and gloomy it’s hard to think about the hot summer months that are really right around the corner. I frequently get asked if it’s necessary to have your AC tuned every [...]

ASK PHIL: Is it safe to get my HVAC serviced during the Coronavirus Pandemic?

2020-09-18T13:33:31-04:00April 3rd, 2020|COVID-19, HVAC|

There are many questions being asked right now and this is one we are hearing a lot of. “Is it safe to have service calls in your home during the pandemic? “ As always, the health and well-being of our customers and staff is our highest priority. According to the American Society of Heating, [...]

ASK PHIL: What Is An HVAC System?

2020-10-27T10:52:18-04:00March 13th, 2020|HVAC|

Most buildings where people are expected to work and live have some type of HVAC system. HVAC is an acronym for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. In General Everything that has to do with maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature, humidity level, and air quality is part of an HVAC system. Break It Down An [...]

4 Important Times To Call A Nearby HVAC Contractor

2023-05-09T12:19:27-04:00December 2nd, 2019|HVAC, HVAC Contractor, lower bills|

The other night an emergency call came in. One of our residential preventative maintenance subscribers had no heat. It was the coldest night of the season, so far, and there were children in the house. Since the customer is a subscriber, we knew the equipment had recently been inspected and checked out fine. When [...]

ASK PHIL: Lower Utility Bills and Repair Costs with Phil’s Basic-5 Winter Checklist

2019-10-25T11:36:17-04:00October 25th, 2019|Efficiency, HVAC, lower bills, winter checklist|

First-time homeowners and warm-climate natives who recently relocated to Massachusetts—start thinking about winter before all the leaves are off the trees. Winter may seem like a no-brainer, but if you don’t take time now to formulate a plan of action, you may find yourself unprepared or at risk when the first big snow storm [...]

Ask Phil: “6 Things Homeowners Never Thought To Do As Renters”

2020-09-18T12:08:47-04:00September 27th, 2019|HVAC|

Now that you’ve joined the more than 60% of Massachusetts residents who own their homes, you’ll always have something to do around the house! Transitioning from renter to homeowner takes time, especially when it comes to maintenance, repairs, and upkeep. If you’re already in your new home, this probably isn’t the first DIY home [...]

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