If you reside in a temperate region, you are probably familiar with heat pumps. If, however, you reside in a colder area, you might not know much about these home heating devices. This guide is meant to introduce you to heat pumps and their general functions by providing you with answers to a few common questions. What is a heat pump? Heat pumps are large, metal boxes that provide heat to buildings and are primarily
The worst time for your furnace to fail: the middle of winter. And whether you like it or not, winter is just around the corner. The average furnace lasts about 15 to 20 years (but could last less if you haven’t been properly maintaining it). If your old furnace is about to give out-or it’s already kicked the bucket-then you should know what to look for in order to get your furnace up and running
So, you’re thinking about a new way to heat and cool your home without having to install ductwork in your home and you’re considering a ductless mini-split. But what exactly is a ductless mini split and how does it work? What is a Ductless Mini Split System? A ductless mini split is a way to heat and cool your home, sans duct system. Similar to central air conditioners, ductless mini splits have two main components:
It’s a hot one out there, folks! Are you running your air conditioning unit consistently to stay cool? We are too. We can all agree that after a long day and a hot, humid commute, the last thing you want is to walk into your house to notice your air conditioning isn’t working. What caused this? Your air conditioning unit overheated! To avoid this happening in the future, follow these tips. Replace the Filters The
The hot temperatures are here and we’re not expecting them to go anywhere soon. Your air conditioning system is running consistently and is being adjusted as the days get hotter, which can overwork the system and cause problems. Even if you’ve received your yearly air conditioning maintenance, there is no guarantee you won’t experience issues or failure of your system. To help catch major issues before your system fails and you’re left with no cool
Your HVAC system’s thermostat comes with a variety of ways to customize the airflow in your home, allowing you to stay comfortable no matter what time of the year it is. But what about the thermostats fan settings? Do you choose “on” or “auto”? Many homeowners think there isn’t much of a difference, but there is, and you always want to keep your thermostat’s fan on “auto.” What’s the Difference Between the Two? The “Auto”
Please join us April 7 and April 8 at the Suburban Boston Home Show at the Tsongas Center Arena at UMass Lowell! Boston Unique Indoor Comfort will be making an appearance in booth 138 (look for the green wacky inflatable arm waving tube man!) and our team will be raffling off a couple Ecobee4 Smart Home Thermostats with built-in Amazon Alexa! The Details Tsongas Arena at UMass Lowell 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Lowell, MA
The winter months bring high energy bills thanks to shorter days and colder temperatures. With homeowners taking steps to help reduce the amount of energy they’re using on a daily basis, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out what makes a difference and what doesn’t. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry – we’re sharing our best tips to help you save energy this winter (and all year round!). 1. Use energy-efficient light
