Spring is finally arriving in Massachusetts! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.
Continue ReadingAn ostrich hiding its head in the sand to avoid danger is actually a myth. But it is no myth many Massachusetts homeowners will ignore plumbing problems, hoping they will just go away.
Continue ReadingHeat pumps provide heating and cooling capabilities—there’s no need to supplement your heat pump with an air conditioner.
Continue ReadingWant to heat and cool your Boylston home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time? Get a heat pump. Under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the federal government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to homeowners who buy heat pumps. The financial incentives aim to wean consumers away from fossil fuel-based…
Continue ReadingThis silent workhorse is easy to overlook, but you cannot power your home without it. Like any critical home system or appliance, it can become outdated and incapable of doing its job efficiently. It may not be able to handle increased electrical load or safely supply the power you need.
Continue ReadingThis issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Grafton home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.
Continue ReadingWintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.
Continue ReadingBecause water expands when it freezes, frozen water pipes can burst from the added pressure. The water pipes most at risk in your Massachusetts home are those that are uninsulated and located along exterior walls and in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and kitchen cabinets.
Continue ReadingIn the world of HVAC, change is constant, and 2025 marks a significant shift in refrigerant standards.
With the transition to A2L refrigerants and the phasedown of R-410A, the industry is abuzz with questions, concerns, and opportunities.
Continue ReadingAccording to the DOE, a heat pump can reduce your electricity by up to 50 percent over conventional furnace systems, saving you in energy costs.
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