Category: Heating Systems
What is the Best Heating System for Living in Maine?
The type of heating system you have plays a huge role in the energy consumption of your home. When it comes to heating systems, mostly we just want them to work when we need them. But with energy efficiency and renewable energy more top of mind these days, the type of heating system a house […]
7 Advantages of Radiant Floor Heating in a Garage
Forget standing on fridged concrete – work in your garage in comfort! Most people believe that having a cold cement floor is just a garage characteristic they have to live with. Even if you add a blower for heat or other heating source, the floor is still cold! This means working under vehicles will still […]
Is a Heat Pump Right for Your Home? Here’s What You Should Know
Heat pumps are hands down the cheapest and most energy efficient way to manage both heating and cooling for your home. Even here in the Northeast, experts agree that they are one of the best ways for homeowners to find year round comfort and reduce their carbon footprint. Talk about a quality of life improvement! […]
Why You Should Schedule Your Annual Heating System Maintenance NOW
If you wait for a frosty morning to think about scheduling your annual heating system inspection and cleaning, it may be too late. This routine maintenance on your furnace, boiler or heat pump ensures it will be ready to work when you need it. It also prevents expensive emergency repairs and serious dangers in your […]
Building, Doing an Addition or New Garage? Consider Radiant Heat!
There are times when it makes very good sense to consider radiant heating for your home building or renovation project. Radiant heat technology has come a long way, making it a viable option for heating an entire home. Because it’s SO energy efficient, it has finally grabbed the attention of builders and homeowners alike. There […]
8 Tips to Help You Avoid an Emergency Heating Repair
An unexpected heating system problem can cause a lot of stress and unexpected expense. We want to help you avoid having to make that emergency repair call this winter! Follow these tips so you can avoid an emergency heating repair: Open Closed Vents Especially in Maine where we pride ourselves on being tough and thrifty, […]
How to Make Sure Your Heating System is Ready for Winter
Can you feel it?! There’s a familiar chill in the air! A Maine winter is around the corner, and those freezing temperatures mean more work for your heating system. You want the best performance out of your boiler, furnace or heat pump. You also want to make sure it’s running at top efficiency. Follow these […]
Benefits of Radiant Heat
Radiant heat has evolved from a supplemental luxury in a posh bathroom to a very feasible option for heating an entire home. Europe and Asia embraced radiant heating years ago, but now more and more contractors and homeowners in the U.S. have become aware of what sets radiant heating apart. This super-efficient system of heating […]
8 Things to Know About Heat Pumps
One of the things we like best about heat pumps is that we can talk about them any time of year. That’s because super-efficient, extremely cost-effective heat pumps provide not only warmth in the cold months, but air conditioning relief during hot weather. Heat pumps are one of the most cost-effective and energy-efficient ways to […]
Don’t Forget Your HVAC Maintenance this Spring!
Go beyond window washing this year when you tackle spring cleaning – don’t forget your HVAC equipment! With just some small efforts, you can make sure your home and family are safe and comfortable through this next season. Well maintained HVAC systems can reduce energy costs by as much as 25%! Air Conditioning Whether you […]
