You worked late at the office but the thoughts of a toasty warm house, leftover pizza, and a relaxing bubble bath motivate you enough to make the long drive home. You maneuver through blankets of snow that cover the December Smithfield, RI roads. Weary and shivering you open the door to your home. Expecting to [...]
While it may seem like summer just ended, the fact is that winter is right around the corner. This makes it important that you ensure that your furnace is ready for the coming cold months by having your furnace repaired or replaced if necessary. Yet, how will you know if your furnace needs to be [...]
While fall is the perfect time to have your furnace replaced, many homeowners are unable to tell when their furnace is in need of replacing. Fortunately, as your furnace begins to age it will give off signs indicating that it is on its way out and needs to be replaced. Here are a few of [...]
There are clear indications that a furnace is in need of repair (such as it's not producing any heat or it doesn't even turn on anymore) and then there are less obvious signs a furnace needs fixing. But how can someone know whether or not their furnace might need a tuneup or basic repair? By [...]
When people weigh the pros and cons of oil vs. gas, they should think about the repairs and maintenance procedures that the heating systems might need in the future. Oil furnaces have a lot of advantages in the short-term and in the long run. 1. Oil furnaces and heating systems often last longer than natural [...]
The arrival of fall means that the weather will be changing and that you will soon find yourself switching off your air conditioner and turning on your furnace (if you haven’t already). However, before the cold of winter arrives, you may want to consider having your furnace replaced if you experienced issues with it last [...]
As you have likely noticed by the subtle changes in the weather, fall is officially upon us. This means that the days will be getting shorter, and the temperatures will soon be dropping, which makes it important that your heater is working properly so that it will be able to keep you and your family [...]
The oil vs. gas debate has been going on for a long time with regards to household heating options. Oil certainly has a lot going for it. People should really think about all of the benefits associated with using oil to keep their homes warm. 1. Oil is less risky to store in a household [...]
Homes around the Rhode Island area are heated both by natural gas and home heating oil. However, these two fuels are quite different. They have different qualities, standards and economic considerations. When choosing between these two, it is best to be informed about the choice. First of all, oil is far more plentiful globally and [...]
An air conditioner can consume a lot of energy. Therefore, selecting the right air conditioning system can make a big influence on your energy bills. While central air conditioning systems are the most common across the United States, ductless split systems are becoming more popular and gaining ground. So, when it is time to replace an [...]