Why Is My Air Conditioner Not Working?
New England summers can be brutally hot with high humidity that makes the air feel heavy and stagnant. The last thing any homeowner wants on these sweltering days is to find that their air conditioning unit is not functioning properly.…
Maintaining Proper In-Home Humidification
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air; relative humidity is dependent on current temperature. A summer day with high humidity can make the air feel thicker and the temperature hotter, while a winter day with a lack…
Common Water Heater Issues
In 2015, the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act increased energy efficiency requirements of water heaters manufactured after April 16 of that year. Many are larger, slightly more expensive and have a higher EF rating. Regardless of whether you have a…
Three Reasons to Schedule A/C Maintenance in Spring
After a long winter, one of the first things homeowners want to do come springtime is open the windows and let fresh air indoors. Harsh cold is replaced with crisp breezes and snow melts away to reveal green grass. While…
What Is IAQ?
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is the air quality in and around buildings and structures as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency. IAQ is a major health concern; poor…