Connecticut summers may be shorter than those in the Sun Belt states, but they can be punishing just the same. Humid July heat waves push air conditioning systems hard, and a unit that hasn’t been used since last September may not be up to the challenge. Professional HVAC technicians recommend scheduling a professional tune-up every…
Replacing a thermostat may seem like a good weekend project because it’s a small device with a few wires, and the payout is lower energy bills. Online tutorials make the task seem no harder than hanging a picture frame. Yet behind the thermostat is the control center of your entire heating and cooling system. Before…
Summer in Connecticut means big temperature fluctuations and days of high humidity. The state’s location on Long Island Sound and prevailing winds send a lot of ocean effect moisture through cities and towns. The presence of air saturated with moisture can create issues in and outside of homes. A professional HVAC technician can discuss the…
Winter in New England is unforgiving. When temperatures drop in Connecticut and your heat pump only blows cold air, or stops working completely, it’s easy to assume the worst. Fortunately, many heat pump failures have straightforward causes, and some can even be resolved without a service call. An experienced HVAC professional can assess your issue…
There is no good time to find out that your air conditioning system needs replacement, much less on a hot late-spring day. A failing AC rarely stops working completely, without sending warning signs. Interpreting those warning signs is the job of an experienced HVAC technician. Recognizing when an AC system is failing can protect you…
Connecticut summers can arrive quickly, and the last thing any homeowner wants is for their air conditioner to malfunction when they need it most. It’s a terrible time to discover that regular maintenance is essential to an efficient, reliable source of cool air. Scheduling a professional AC tune-up each spring is a practical investment that…
Heat pumps do double duty for Connecticut homeowners, both heating and cooling residences for a fraction of the cost of electric baseboard or oil systems. For this reason, people have converted their homes to this technology in significant numbers. Still, heat pumps can malfunction, and repairing vs. replacing is a big decision. An experienced HVAC…
Humid air produces moisture inside homes in Connecticut. In summer, that can be a real problem along the coast and in the river valleys. Whole home dehumidifiers are essential to keep the humidity in check, at or below 50 percent. Lowering the humidity can extend the life of your air conditioning system, too. Regular maintenance…
Ductwork is the distributive part of your HVAC system, tucked inside the walls of your home, that directs heated or cooled air. It’s easy to forget that it’s there until something goes wrong. Knowing the condition of the ductwork in your Connecticut home can help make sense of a higher-than-usual energy bill, pest infestations, or…
Connecticut’s frigid winters and humid summers can strain home HVAC systems, but the signs may not be obvious. Sudden catastrophic issues are less likely with residential HVAC units, so if you know what to watch for, you may be a step ahead of an expensive emergency repair. Finding a professional HVAC company you trust is…
