Why a Clean Chimney May Need a Boiler Tweak
With cooler weather creeping in – thoughts of sipping coffee, hot chocolate, or other libations in front of a roaring fire with smoke emitting from the chimney being to set it. But before those delightful thoughts can become a reality, there are some housekeeping items that must be attended too, such as: Do you have […]
Three Things to Do for Your Heating System Before You Use It
After a crazy Summer of heat waves and 90+ degree weather, the last thing on most people’s minds is thinking about turning on the heat. But it should be. We’ve mentioned a few times in past articles and on social media, that the Summer is actually a great time to be thinking about your heating […]
Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Home Warm this Winter
We know that heating your home during the winter is a big line item for your budget. When homeowners get hit with unexpected emergency repairs on top of their oil bill, that can easily wipe out your slush fund you planned on using for that trip to the islands! Here are a few things we […]
Fall Maintenance Tips for your home and autos
Carving pumpkins, choosing a Halloween costume, decorating the front porch, and baking everything apple and pumpkin flavored are just a few of the to-dos on many family’s Fall checklist, but making sure your home and autos are ready for the season are just as important as prepping for those tricker treaters. We get it, no […]
How to clean and maintain your outdoor fireplace
An outdoor fireplace is a great way to extend your outdoor season and create a fun and cozy entertaining space. It can create the perfect focal point in your backyard landscape and add resale value to your home. However, proper maintenance is required to ensure that the fireplace will provide years of outdoor enjoyment. For […]
Warning signs it may be time for a new HVAC system
With Summer slowly creeping to an end and the promises of Fall foliage, crisp morning air, and delicious apple and pumpkin spice everything, it’s also the perfect time to do annual maintenance on your HVAC system. It’s always best practice to do routine service on a unit when you don’t need it to make sure […]
Should you turn your furnace off in the Summer
This is a common question that we get asked all the time. Most oil furnaces are burning fuel 24/7 and 365 days a year. So, it’s not surprising that we get asked about shutting down your furnace when you don’t need to heat your home. Surprisingly, the answer really isn’t a simple yes or no […]
How routine HVAC service can extend the life of your system
Aside from your home’s roof and a septic system, your heating and cooling system is one of the most important and expensive systems in your home. Unlike your roof, that just sits on top of your home providing protection, your HVAC system has many moving parts and mechanisms that need to be maintained over time […]