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Replacing Your Heater This Year?

Monday, August 14th, 2017

house-in-winterAnother humid and wet summer is nearly behind us here in Vermont, and you know what that means. Soon enough, you are going to shut down your AC for the last time of the year and flip on the heat instead. Were you 100% satisfied with the overall performance of your home heating system this past winter? Have you been thinking about replacing your heater with a newer model? If so, now is definitely the time to start thinking about it more seriously.

The last thing that you want to do is wait long enough for the chill of the season to set in before your new heater is in place. When that happens, some homeowners convince themselves that their existing heaters can handle just one more heating season. These very homeowners tend to be the ones that wind up calling us for emergency repairs or even replacements, just when they need their heaters in Bellows Falls, VT the most.  (more…)

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It’s Never Too Early for Heating Maintenance!

Monday, July 31st, 2017

heating-maintenance-never-too-earlyWhen people hear the term maintenance, the first thing that likely comes to mind is repair service. But heating system maintenance is about more than that. It’s a preventative step homeowners should take to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of their heater all throughout our heating season, which in our area is basically all year-round!

This is why we say it’s never too early to schedule your Charlestown, VT heating maintenance appointment. We typically recommend that you have this service scheduled right before its heaviest period of use, so during autumn. But the truth of the matter is that so long as you are having your maintenance tune-ups done on a yearly basis (or bi-annually if you have a heat pump) then you are taking the appropriate steps to ensuring a fully functional heating system. (more…)

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Is This the Year to Replace Your Heater?

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Heaters see a lot of action in this part of the country. If your heater seems to be struggling its way through this winter season so far, you may want to start thinking about replacing your heater in Bellows Falls before embarking on another. The last thing that you want to do is to wait for your heater to completely break down before replacing it.

Keep the following points of consideration in mind, and contact us if you think the time is right for a heating replacement. Spring will be here soon enough, and if your heater will make it through the remainder of the winter, we can get a new one in place when the weather warms up. Consider your options, and contact us with any questions that you may have.

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Why Heat My Home with a Boiler?

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Hopefully you do not find yourself in need of a new heater at the beginning of the new year. Temperatures have been fluctuating, but for the most party it’s been quite cold here in Southern Vermont. If you do find yourself with a broken down heater, or if you’re just thinking about which heating replacement to choose when the summer arrives once more, consider the use of a boiler in Springfield, VT.

Not only do we install great boilers, such as the Burnham Hydronics MPO–IQ™ Boiler and the Buderus oil–fired G125BE and G115WS models, but we also deliver home heating oil at very fair and competitive prices. Whatever your boiler service needs may be, we are the professionals to call. Here are a few reasons to consider using a boiler to heat your home.

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Why Isn’t My House Warming Up?

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

You don’t need anyone to tell you that the weather here in Woodstock, VT can get quite frigid during the long heating season. If the idea of a heater that suddenly won’t heat your home fills you with fear, you are not alone. The good news is that this is not always a terribly serious problem.

Obviously, if you cannot get your heater functioning normally once more, then you’ve got a serious problem on your hands. In many cases, though, some simple trouble shooting can resolve the problem. Here are a few things to check before you call our number. (more…)

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Heating Repairs: 3 Signs of Trouble

Monday, December 19th, 2016

When you live somewhere like Vermont or New Hampshire, a great heating system is not a luxury. It is a necessity. With all of the hard work that your heater is doing over the course of the heating season, it only stands to reason that it is going to get a bit worn out from time to time. The key to preventing any wear and tear on your system from doing serious, lasting damage is to schedule any necessary heating repairs in Ludlow, VT as soon as possible.

In order to do that, obviously, you need to learn to recognize the signs of trouble with your heater early on. The longer that you wait to schedule repairs, the worse off your heater is likely to be. Here are a few issues to look out for that can indicate the need for heating repairs.  (more…)

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Take Advantage of Heat Recovery Ventilation

Monday, December 12th, 2016

When you live somewhere as cold as we do, it can be difficult to keep the air in your home fresh during the winter season. Why? Because you’re obviously not going to be cracking the windows to let fresh air in. It’s far too cold to do so, and you risk serious energy inefficiency if you get desperate enough to try that. There is a better way, though.

Using a heat recovery ventilator in Springfield, VT can help you to enjoy great indoor air quality without putting your energy efficiency on the chopping block. Read on to learn more about how these ventilation devices operate. If you think that one is right for your home, just give us a call to schedule service. (more…)

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Common Heating Issues: What Is Short Cycling?

Monday, November 28th, 2016

When you live somewhere as cold as Southern Vermont, the last thing that you want to encounter is a problem of any kind with your home heating system. Unfortunately, there is simply no such thing as a heater that is truly 100% reliable. At some point you are likely going to run into trouble with your heater, which is unsurprising given how much you’ll be using it.

One problem that a lot of homeowners encounter, and one which many let slide for too long, is short cycling. In the following post, we’ll not only explain what short cycling is, but also why it is such a problem. Should your heater short cycle, be sure to schedule service with a member of our team immediately.

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Call Now to Schedule Your Home Heating Oil Delivery

Monday, November 21st, 2016

We have had some very mild days recently, which has been a nice respite from the freezing weather that we’ve already experienced here in Southern Vermont. Before long, though, there really isn’t going to be much in terms of mild weather. Once winter really gets underway, you’ll be running your heater round the clock to keep your house warm and cozy.

If you use fuel that requires delivery to your home in order to heat it, we are the fuel delivery service to call. We offer a number of popular fuels for delivery, and we even offer a dual fuel discount. Check out our fuel delivery area here, and contact us if you are ready to schedule fuel deliveries in Southern Vermont or New Hampshire with a trustworthy company at a fair price.

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Don’t Forget to Keep a Fresh Filter in Your Heating System!

Monday, November 14th, 2016

The furnace is one of the most popular of all home heating systems. It is a forced air heating system, meaning that the furnace heats air directly, and then distributes that heated air throughout a home via a system of ductwork. A key component in this type of heating system is the air filter.

There are air filters that have high MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) ratings, and which are designed to protect and improve the indoor air quality in your home. The standard air filter in a furnace is not really there to serve this purpose, but to protect the components in the furnace themselves from dust and dirt buildup. A dirty air filter can seriously impede your furnace in Ludlow, VT. (more…)

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