At one time, heat pumps were not a reliable source for keeping a home warm during extremely cold winters. They were better suited to mild winter climates, so a heat pump in Vermont wouldn’t make much sense. The times have changed, however, and the technology of heat pumps has come far enough that they can work efficiency even when the temperature plunges past freezing.
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I Didn’t Schedule Heating Maintenance This Fall, Is It Too Late to Do It Now?
Monday, January 11th, 2016
Routine maintenance inspections and tune-ups for heating systems are something that HVAC technicians strongly recommend homeowners schedule each and every fall. If you stick to annual maintenance visits, you can expect to receive a longer service life from your heater that will meet or exceed its manufacturer’s estimate lifespan. Maintenance also reduces the number of repairs the system might need, protects its energy efficiency from plunging, and will help stop sudden and unpleasant breakdowns in the middle of winter.
High-Efficiency Furnaces Explained
Monday, December 28th, 2015
We live in an age when technology moves with such speed that it seems each new product we purchase is outdated by the time we get used to it. However, in the case of heating and air conditioning systems, the advance of technology will always work in your favor. When it’s time to retire an old furnace, you can feel certain that whatever new unit you’ll pick will have a higher energy efficiency rating.
Reasons There Is Frost on Your Heat Pump
Monday, December 14th, 2015
Heat pumps have become increasingly popular as home comfort solutions. They offer both air conditioning and heating in a single unit, and developments in technology have significantly improved their ability to work energy efficiently during colder weather. As you turn your heat pump to heating mode for the winter, you might notice frost developing along the outdoor coil and cabinet. Is this normal, or a sign that the heat pump needs repairs?
Here Are Some Early Season Signs Your Furnace Needs Repairs
Tuesday, December 1st, 2015
The heating season has arrived, and our home furnaces are likely to keep running on a regular basis all the way through to the spring. If your furnace has already received its regular fall tune-up, then it should remain in the best shape possible for the rigors of a Burlington, VT winter. (If you haven’t scheduled maintenance yet, it’s never too late to call—and sooner is better than later!)
Plumbing Advice for a Happier Thanksgiving
Monday, November 23rd, 2015
It’s difficult to believe that the Thanksgiving holiday is here. That means family, Turkey, stuffing, and football! But it can also mean a hard time for the plumbing in your house, particularly the kitchen drain and garbage disposal. You do more cooking this weekend than any other weekend during the year, and it’s a good idea to take some steps to protect your kitchen plumbing. We’ve gathered together a few of the most helpful suggestions for healthy plumbing this Thanksgiving.
What to Do about Frozen Pipes in the Winter
Monday, November 16th, 2015
Why You Should Trust Your Heating Repairs to Professionals
Tuesday, November 10th, 2015
Temperatures are dropping in Burlington as winter approaches. You probably have already run your home heating system a few times to keep the house warm, especially during chilly evenings. Make sure that you keep a close watch during these early days of the heating season for any indications that your furnace, heat pump, or other heating system needs repairs. If you do notice a problem, call professionals to fix it right away so that your heater will be prepared for the even colder days ahead.
How to Keep Safe with Your Gas Furnace This Coming Winter
Monday, November 2nd, 2015
It is mostly a myth that a gas furnace is a “dangerous” type of heating system to have warming a home. The modern furnace has multiple safety precautions built into it, such as a limit switch that will shut off the furnace if it begins to overheat, and a sensor that will shut off the gas burners if the pilot light or igniter fails so that unburned gas doesn’t buildup in the combustion chamber. For the most part, you shouldn’t feel worried that your gas furnace poses a health risk to your household.
Give Your Furnace a “Test Run” This Fall
Monday, October 26th, 2015
The cold weather hasn’t arrived in Burlington, VT yet, but we all know that it’s coming. Now is the best time to find out if your home heating system needs repairs or replacements done so you can have the heater ready to go when the temperature drops.
