Temperatures are already dropping here in Vermont, with mornings dipping well below the 40° mark. Needless to say, our winter season is fast approaching. If you hope to make it through another long, frigid winter in comfort, then it is important that you get your heater back into prime fighting condition. Scheduling professional heating maintenance in Springfield, VT is the best way of doing so. Below, you’ll find 3 examples of the many ways in which regular, professional heating maintenance can benefit you. When you rely upon a mechanical system as much as we do our heaters in this part of the country, you cannot afford to leave anything to chance. Contact HB Energy Solutions to have your heater tuned up by a consummate professional. (more…)
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3 Ways in Which Heating Maintenance Can Benefit You
Monday, October 5th, 2015Why Heat My Home with a Furnace?
Monday, September 28th, 2015At HB Energy Solutions, we carry a lot of different heating systems, fueled in a lot of different ways. One option for residential heating that is a perennial favorite, though, is the furnace. When functioning properly, a furnace is capable of efficiently and effectively heating any home. Just remember that, in order to use your furnace with optimal results, you need to schedule your furnace services in Southern Vermont with skilled, trained professionals. Fortunately, doing so is quite simple. You need only work with a member of our staff to guarantee that your furnace is installed properly and kept in prime working condition. Call today to learn more about the furnaces available to you. (more…)
Is a Boiler Right for Me?
Monday, September 21st, 2015Living in Vermont means that you are going to have to put up with a long, intense winter season. It is no surprise, then, that Vermonters take their home heating systems very seriously. One of the most popular residential heating options available is the boiler. Boilers have been with us a for a very long time, but this does not mean that they are in any way outdated or obsolete. In fact, boilers are still going strong, and are now more efficient and more reliable than ever before. Even so, boilers are not for everyone. If you think that a boiler in Bellows Falls, VT is right for you, give us a call. HB Energy Solutions excels in boiler installations and services. (more…)
When to Schedule Heating Repairs
Monday, September 14th, 2015While many of us await the crisp weather and beautiful foliage that comes with the autumn season, the fact of the matter is that this weather can quite quickly degrade into frigid temperatures, snowstorms, and all of the other trappings of winter that we are so familiar with in this part of the country. With the onset of winter looming in the not-too-distant future, we recommend that you take a few moments to re-familiarize yourself with some of the warning signs that your heating system is struggling. In the months to come, you are going to be relying upon your home heating system very much, each and every day.
Spotting the need for heating repairs in Bellows Falls, VT, before any issues can become to serious is a great way to protect your comfort and the condition of your system. Call HB Energy Solutions at the first sign of trouble. (more…)
Should I Consider a Ductless Split Heat Pump for Heating My Home?
Monday, September 7th, 2015Ductless heating is just one of the many heating options to consider if you are thinking about investing in a new heater before the coldest season of the year arrives. We install ductless heat pumps from some of the finest manufacturers in the industry, including Mitsubishi and Fujitsu. In order to determine if ductless heating in Southern Vermont is right for you, just dial our number. Like any other heating system, a ductless heat pump has its pros and cons. You’ll see them discussed below, along with a brief explanation of how it is that such systems operate. If you decide to go ductless, give HB Energy Solutions a call so that we can outfit your home with a great, exceptionally well-installed ductless heating system. (more…)
Get Your Heater Ready for Winter
Monday, August 31st, 2015It seems like summer went by in the blink of an eye, doesn’t it? We still have some warm weather left, but the most intense heat of the summer season is already fading from memory. We’ve got a crisp autumn to look forward to, but it won’t be long before homeowners throughout the area are ready to switch no their heating systems. Don’t let winter sneak up on you this year. Now is the perfect time to begin preparing your heating system in Southern Vermont. Whether you need to replace an old, ineffective heater, or you just want to schedule routine heating maintenance, ours is the number to dial. Contact HB Energy Solutions to schedule service. (more…)
The Importance of Maintenance for Your Boiler
Friday, February 27th, 2015It’s been a long, cold winter here in New England, and it’s not over yet, which means you are continuing to count on your boiler to provide the heat you need. It’s not unusual for your boiler to start showing signs of wear and tear at this time of year, particularly when it’s been tremendously cold, as this year has been, but there’s a great solution that can perk your boiler right up: boiler maintenance for your system in New Hampshire. “Isn’t heater maintenance just for the fall or spring?” you may ask. The answer is no, and when we have harsh winters, it’s always a good idea to schedule a mid-winter maintenance appointment. The heating professionals at HB Energy Solutions are here to assist you with all your boiler needs, so if it’s been more than 12 months since your last boiler maintenance appointment, or your boiler seems sluggish, call our experts today!
Why Maintenance Is Important
There are several reasons why scheduling maintenance for your boiler is important. The first is energy efficiency. Have you noticed that your energy bills are slowly creeping up, or that you are going through fuel much faster than you should? When a heater is worn down from use, it needs more energy to work as expected. Maintenance helps restore energy efficiency because your boiler’s parts are cleaned, adjusted and lubricated, allowing the unit to work optimally. A second reason maintenance is important is that is helps prevent repair. During a maintenance appointment, your boiler goes through a thorough inspection that allows the technician to discover any existing or developing problems and head them off before they can become big issues. A third reason to schedule maintenance is to help extend the life of your system. When your boiler stays in good working order year after year, it has far less a chance of breaking down from premature aging and excessive wear and tear.
Call Us for Maintenance Today
A professional maintenance appointment is a full tune-up for your boiler in New Hampshire, so to gain the benefits maintenance has to offer, it’s always important to hire trained professionals for the job. The heating experts at HB Energy Solutions are ready to help you maintain your boiler, so call us today!
Can a Mid-Winter Maintenance Appointment Prevent The Need For Furnace Repair Down The Road?
Saturday, February 21st, 2015It’s been a cold and extra-snowy winter here in Vermont so far, and your furnace may be feeling it. There’s no reason to wait until you need furnace repair for your southern Vermont home to find out; instead, schedule a mid-winter maintenance appointment with your HB Energy Solutions technician and get ahead of potential repairs.
How Maintenance Helps Reduce Repair
There are a few reasons why maintenance can help reduce the level of repair that your furnace may need. The first is that your technician will conduct a thorough inspection of your entire unit. This helps the technician detect any developing or existing problems with the system. If small things are found, like a loose fan belt in the blower or frayed wiring, the technician will repair these items before they can become bigger issues. Another way a mid-winter maintenance appointment can help you get ahead of repairs is the cleaning, lubrication and adjustment aspects of the appointment. Your technician will clean and remove dust and dirt build-up on components, including the burner, and lubricate all moving parts so that no issues of grinding develop. Some components can shift or loosen during regular operation, and maintenance allows the technician to see this kind of issue and re-adjust the component so that it is positioned correctly.
Other Benefits of Mid-Winter Maintenance
Not only does a maintenance appointment help prevent future repair, it also helps with the following:
- Better energy efficiency – the cleaning, adjusting, lubrication and small repair your system receives during a maintenance appointment allows the system to work optimally, which can help increase its energy efficiency.
- Better performance – when your system is in good working order, as it will be after a maintenance appointment, you will get better performance from it.
- Extends life of the equipment – systems that are well-maintained are far less likely to work under stressful conditions, which helps eliminate premature aging.
If you have concerns that your furnace in southern Vermont may be heading for a repair appointment, call HB Energy Solutions today and schedule a maintenance appointment with one of our experts.
What Are My Ductless Heating Options?
Thursday, February 5th, 2015Ductless systems have become a great option for many homeowners, whether seeking whole-home heating and cooling or heating and cooling for a new expansion or retrofit. We have some pretty big temperature swings in our part of New England, with summer temps reaching the low 90s and winter temps that run below zero. As such, we’ve chosen two ductless manufacturers whose products can handle our New England whether while also being durable and offering the comfort you need and want from your ductless heating in New Hampshire: Mitsubishi and Fujitsu. We’ll go into more detail about these products below, but know that the experts at HB Energy Solutions are here to help you with all your heating needs.
Mitsubishi Ductless Systems
Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating has been manufacturing heating and cooling products for over 30 years. As one of the leaders in ductless systems, the Mitsubishi brand offers a number of benefits that are specific to their brand:
- INVERTER-driven compressor system – this compressor starts with a great deal of power to heat or cool quickly, then adjusts its speed as needed, so it operates at variable speeds. This can be a tremendous energy saver for many households
- i-see Sensor 3D technology – this sensor detects where people are in a room and directs the heating or cooling toward them
- Can effectively heat to temperatures of -13F and above
Fujitsu Ductless Systems
Fujitsu General has been in the heating and cooling industry for over 35 years. There are many designs to choose from with a Fujitsu system, including wall mounted, Universal floor/ceiling, floor mounted, slim duct, compact cassette, cassette and multi-systems. Some features of the Fujitsu systems are:
- INVERTER technology
- Effective operation up to -15F and above
- Base freeze prevention – certain models are equipped with a base heater that prevents the condensate from freezing
Which Is Best for You?
Each system offers great benefits of heat pumps, including great energy efficiency and long lifespan.
To determine which ductless heating system will work best for your New Hampshire home, call HB Energy Solutions today and schedule an appointment with one of our experts.
How Solar Heating Benefits the Environment
Thursday, January 29th, 2015Solar heating involves the installation of solar collectors on the rooftop in order to harness the power of the sun to improve the efficiency of the home heating process. Consider how much your utilities decrease when you go out of town for a week. When you’re not relying on the utility companies for gas and electric heating, you save significantly, especially since we usually use our heating systems nearly nonstop day and night here in Southern Vermont. With solar heating, your system primarily depends on a free reliable source for energy: the sun. The sun’s rays have the power to transfer energy into your home for one specific purpose, like heating, or throughout the entire house.
Whenever you turn on your solar heating system, you’re not only saving money; you’re helping the environment as well. A solar heating system reduces your carbon footprint significantly, especially if you convert from an older standing pilot furnace. Standing pilot furnaces are no longer commonly manufactured, but they remain in some homes because their lifespan can be lengthy. Whereas today’s pilot lights operate on electronic ignition, turning on only when needed, standing pilots remained lit throughout the day, resulting in a lot of standby energy loss.
Replacing a standing pilot furnace with a solar energy system helps the environment in substantial ways, cutting down the amount of fossil fuels you use each year, reducing CO2 emissions that affect the environment. In fact, replacing any type of heating system with a solar-powered unit, from an electronic ignition gas furnace to a heat pump to an electric furnace can help to reduce your environmental impact. Any system that runs on gas, electricity, or any combination of the two contributes to greenhouse gases that pollute the air.
How It Works
Solar heating systems use solar collectors to collect thermal energy from the sun. A liquid such as water or antifreeze flows between the solar panels and a storage tank or heat exchanger. Storing the heated liquid for later is more efficient, but either system may need a backup for use when solar energy isn’t available.
Call HB Energy Solutions, we have installed solar heating systems in Southern Vermont for years, and strive to provide customers with excellent service for years to come.
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