What to look for in your HVAC System when buying a home
Buying a home in Connecticut is a significant investment, and one of the crucial aspects of a home is the HVAC system. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. It is essential to have a functioning HVAC system, especially in Connecticut’s harsh winters and hot summers. Before purchasing a home, you’ll want to ensure […]
Let’s get your Home Winter Ready!
Although snowfall is still a few weeks away, it’s time to give your home, and probably your biggest investment, some love before winter. Connecticut winters can be harsh on a home, so here are some tips to ensure your house is in tip-top shape come spring! Of course, we are going to talk about your […]
Let’s get your A/C Ready for Summer!
The dog days of summer in Northwest Connecticut are right around the corner, and no one wants to be caught off guard with an air conditioning system that doesn’t work efficiently the first time the thermometer hits 90! It’s time for your Annual A/C maintenance day – a few simple steps to ensure your unit […]
Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips You Can Do Yourself
As with any other season, there are a few activities you can complete in the fall to ensure optimal performance of your HVAC system for the cooler months ahead. It’s also a great time to assess your heating and cooling system’s condition to avoid surprises in energy bills. Annual inspections by a certified technician are […]
Winter Hacks to Keep Your Home Warm
With the heart of Winter about to descend on Connecticut, it’s important to keep as much heat in your home as possible. Wintertime energy spikes are driven by an increase in heating, which is the single largest user of energy in a home. All hope isn’t lost though, there are a number of simple and easy […]
I smell Oil! Is this Normal?
Heating oil has a very distinct smell. Generally, you shouldn’t smell it in your home. If you do notice a smell it could be a sign of something simple and minor or a sign of something major that needs immediate attention. Here are some reasons you may be smelling heating oil in your home: You […]
How to Improve Airflow in Your Home
Airflow, or circulation, is often overlooked when we think about comfort and the temperature of our home. It actually plays a pretty important role though; it reduces the accumulation of dust, helps keep the temperature even, and often affects humidity level. It can even play a vital role in reducing the number of germs and […]
Can Your Home’s Temperature Really Affect Your Sleep?
The answer is YES, the temperature does affect your sleep. Did you know that more than 1 in 3 Americans suffer from sleep deprivation? If you fall into that 33%, it could be affecting your health. While there are a lot of reasons why you could be missing out on those 7-8 hours each night, […]
How to Choose the Right HVAC Filters for Your Home
Filtering out particulates has become quite the hot topic lately, especially when talking about air quality in indoor spaces. To be honest, the air quality inside your home should always be a priority – after all it has a tremendous effect on your health during flu and allergy seasons. Air quality becomes especially important if […]
How to Use Your HVAC System to Keep Germs Out of Your Home
We seem to be sanitizing everything these days because being safe and staying healthy has become the #1 priority for many of us during the pandemic. Did you know that your HVAC might be contributing to the spread of dirt, grime, and germs? While we don’t deal with as many germs in our homes as […]