Every homeowner desires good indoor air quality and ventilation helps to achieve indoor air that is not only comfortable, but healthier for your family.  Some geographical areas naturally have higher humidity levels than others, but humidity levels can be too high inside your home no matter where you live.  Dust particles, bacteria and other pollutants can also reside in your home, making it hazardous to those with allergies, asthma and other respiratory problems.

If you have appliances that use combustible fuels such as oil or gasoline, it is essential to have carbon monoxide detectors in your home. Carbon monoxide, a by-product of the combustion process, is toxic to humans. However, because it is odorless and tasteless, the only way to know it is present in your home is with carbon monoxide detectors.

Heating and cooling expenses account for one-half of the average home's utility bills. When temperatures become unbearably hot or cold, the heat or air conditioning turns on, ultimately raising utility bills.  Properly designed zoning systems for a home or office can lower utility bills and make life more comfortable.

Have you experienced battle fatigue over winter or summer "Thermostat Wars"? One family member is watching television in the den or living area, shivering, while another sits comfortably in a bedroom playing games on the computer. The shivering occupant raises the thermostat 2 degrees during a commercial. Ten minutes later, the video gamer complains about being slowly roasted and drops the thermostat by 3 degrees.

Many homeowners experience the same kind of problem every winter. They feel comfortable in most parts of  the house, but there are certain areas that are inexplicably colder than the rest.

Despite differences in design and location of various rooms in a home, many families continue to rely on one thermostat to control the climate in the entire house. Settling on the “right” temperature that suits everybody’s preferences – even if that temperature could be achieved with one thermostat setting – can spawn arguments that make the nightly sparring over the remote control seem tame by comparison.

Did you know that it costs less to maintain your HVAC equipment than to repair it?  When it comes to your home comfort, and the systems that work hard to maintain it, it really is true—an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Fall is in the air, and cold weather is on its way.  That means it’s time to get the leaf rake out of storage, oil up the snow blower and yes, get a tune-up for your HVAC system.  If system maintenance is not on your autumn to-do list, it should be.  We don’t need to tell our customers about how important your heating system is during frigid New England winters!

Choosing a heating and air conditioning contractor can be a confusing process. Make a wise decision by following these tips, adapted from the Energy Star website:

If you have a drain that repeatedly clogs, you may have a problem that isn't going to be solved with household "snakes" or strong drain cleaners. At best, you'll find, they offer only a temporary fix.