A common misconception among many homeowners is that, compared to appliances such as water heaters and air conditioners, a furnace requires relatively little maintenance. Unfortunately, this attitude often leads to breakdowns and the need for expensive repairs. If you would like to learn more about the importance of regular maintenance, read on. This article will [...]
Winter is coming! Your furnace is one of the most important systems in your home, and January is not the time to discover you need a replacement. It does not matter how diligent you are with regular maintenance, there is only so much life you can squeeze out of any heating unit. However, because of the [...]
You should never take picking a furnace for your home lightly. Once you have made a decision, you are stuck with it for at least 15 years. It is essential that you examine all options before making your final choice. While oil and gas furnaces both have their pros and cons, there are a few [...]
Here in the Northeast, we have to take all decisions related to heating our homes in winter very seriously. One of those decisions has to do with fuel; in particular, which of the two main options to choose-are you going to heat with oil or with gas? The oil vs. gas debate is an old [...]
With the blustery winds of winter getting ready to nip at the back door, it is time to be sure your furnace is in top operating condition. There’s nothing worse than coming home after a long day at the office and be greeted by a chilly uninviting house. Not only is it uncomfortable but it [...]
As the weather begins to chill, we find ourselves thinking about winter. Now is the time to have your furnace cleaned and serviced and to address any heating problems that began to appear last winter. While an air conditioning failure is uncomfortable in Rhode Island, a heating failure is critical. We must have heat to [...]
Many people mistakenly believe that gas heat is better than oil heat. They think it's cheaper and more reliable. Chances are; this common misperception simply came from the fact that many people grew up in homes heated by gas. However, oil heat offers the same benefits as gas heat when it comes to affordability and [...]
The fact is, as things get older they start to have problems. Therefore, even the most well-maintained heating system will need repairs. Any time you believe there is a problem with your heating, it is time to call a professional for an evaluation. Even though it is still warm out, cooler weather is just around the corner. [...]
With the Spring and Summer seasons in our near future, now is a good time to schedule an oil delivery to fill your tank. While forgetting about the oil level once the winter months are behind us is a relatively common occurrence, the truth is that there are some important reasons to keep the tank topped [...]
The cost of heating a home is a major concern for many homeowners. The heating bill that you dreadfully open sometimes will depend on a variety of elements, and they are as followed: The climate you live in The cost of the fuel that you use in your heating system How much heat leaves the [...]