If you’re like most New Englanders, you probably dread the cold winter months! Staying prepared in these frigid temperatures inside and outside is crucial! If your home is running a little colder than your thermostat is telling you, it could be a sign that your furnace isn’t running efficiently and needs repairs or to be […]
Winter can be a difficult time of year. On top of snowstorms, power outages, businesses being closed, snow days, and icy roads, it’s also just really, really cold! The cold weather can cause a large increase in your bills each month in the winter. If your previous heating bill was a bit of a shock […]
Are You Ready for a Preventative Maintenance Check? When you have a heating system, it is important to be routinely keeping up with it. The same thing applies to a gas furnace as well. You are making an investment into your home and you want that investment to pay dividends for you and your family. […]
The last thing any homeowner wants is their basement to flood after heavy rain or rising waters. Your home’s foundation is most likely well beneath the waterline, which makes it susceptible to excessive water build-up and flooding. A sump pump is used to remove that excess water away from your home, keeping you and your […]
Yes, it’s been 60 degrees the past 2 weeks, and the least of your worries have been frozen pipes. Procrastinating winterization is no surprise as we all want to soak up the last days of beautiful weather before being stuck in hibernation. However, make no mistake, freezing temperatures are upon us, so it’s extremely important […]
The cold temperatures are approaching, which means you are probably going to be using your heater quite a bit this winter. Why wouldn’t you? You don’t want to freeze in a cold house. Heating can get expensive, and you’re probably wondering how you can save money on your heating this winter. We have curated a […]
Now that we’ve entered the fall season, you need to be sure that your heating system is working properly. As we switch from air conditioning to heating, it is also a good idea to consider covering your outdoor A/C unit to protect it from harsh winter conditions. Taking proactive steps now to ensure your home […]
Even with COVID-19 upon us, summertime is still a great time of year here in Southern New England. You can still socially distance at the beach or go out to eat with friends. With all the fun that’s happening, sometimes your plumbing system lacks the attention it deserves. With the kids home from school for […]
The terms “hard” and “soft” water are often thrown around the plumbing and heating industry, but to the average homeowner, it can get confusing. It has nothing to do with texture at all – instead, it’s all about the minerals in your water. As you can imagine, hard water has a bunch of minerals (calcium […]
