New heating system installation in your home probably seems daunting. Since HVAC consumption accounts for about 50% of our home energy costs, it’s a pretty important system in our homes! Partnering with the right licensed heating company should make the project go smoothly, but some proper planning ahead of time is also crucial.
Continue ReadingBesides getting caught without hot water, ignoring signs of failure from your hot water heater can cause MAJOR damage to your home. If your hot water heater “goes” – meaning the plumbing or the unit fails in some way – it will continue to pump water into your living space until it is discovered and the main water supply valve is shut off.
Continue ReadingRegular service and maintenance of your heating system ensures your equipment is running safely and as efficiently as possible. When our technician comes to do your annual furnace or boiler cleaning, they are also inspecting all the components and parts of your unit. This practice is critical to make sure no deadly gasses are leaking into your home, and that your system is running properly and efficiently. Many times, problems are identified during this visit as well, which can head off more costly repairs down the road.
Continue ReadingAs the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?
Continue ReadingWhen was the last time you thought about your plumbing? If you’re like most Scarborough, ME, homeowners, it’s probably only when something goes wrong—a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or worse, a burst pipe.
Continue ReadingWhat’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your South Portland, ME, home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).
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