Want 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…
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This 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 Like any critical home system or appliance, it can become outdated and incapable of doing its job efficiently.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.
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This 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.
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Wintertime is here. That means your family will be spending more time indoors to stay warm.
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Because 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.
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In 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.
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According 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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Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.
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The Environmental Working Group agrees a well-maintained filtration system may have the greatest impact on your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ).
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Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Grafton home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option. According to ENERGY STAR®, 17.2 million households in the United States use a humidifier—install one…
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