Snowstorms in New England can be severe. Staying ahead of an impending storm and being prepared is important! All across New England, winter not only brings cooler temperatures but blizzard conditions as well. There are a few different things you can do to prepare for snow and potential storms: Test Your Snow Blower Check [...]
Indoor Air Quality has been a frequently discussed topic recently, and for good reason! With the majority of our time spent inside, and indoor pollutants being 2 to 5 times higher than outdoor levels, ensuring the air we breathe is as clean as possible is more important now than ever. Fortunately, there are products [...]
We are getting this question a lot. Fortunately, the answer is yes! According to the EPA, Americans spend an average of 90% of their time indoors. This can be a problem as pollutants are often 2-5 times higher indoors than outdoors. While indoor air quality is always important, this year has made it especially so. [...]
Some people turn on their heat during the first chilly day of fall. Other people hold off until their family members are so cold they threaten to revolt. No matter when you opt to turn on your furnace for the first time this season, you may smell something a little strange. Chances are it is [...]
Great question! It’s July in Massachusetts so the humidity levels are always high outdoors. And outdoors is exactly where you want to keep it. According to the EPA , indoor relative humidity (RH) should ideally be between 30 and 50 percent. Maintaining ideal RH is important for both your home and your health. Your Health [...]
While our job is to make sure your heating and cooling systems are running as efficiently and effectively as possible there are steps you can take to lower your energy bills as well.1. Utilize Your Ceiling Fans:In the summer months you want your ceiling fan rotating counterclockwise so the blades push the cooler air down [...]
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 [...]
This is a valid question! For decades, the refrigerant R-22, also known as Freon, has been the standard of choice for residential air conditioning and heat pump systems. According to the EPA, R-22 is an ozone-depleting substance. Under the Clean Air Act and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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