Protect Your Pipes This Winter

September 5th, 2016

There are a lot of things to keep in mind when dealing with the winter season in Vermont. Getting the driveway cleared before it’s impassable, ensuring you’ve got enough fuel and wood on-hand, and so much more. One facet of life in the harsh New England winter season is protecting your plumbing system, as well. Too often, homeowners find themselves dealing with burst pipes, and the many headaches they can cause.

Truth be told, there is really no way in which you can hope to completely eliminate the risk of frozen pipes in your home. There are plenty of ways in which you can minimize the risk of encountering such problems, though. Contact a member of our staff immediately if you encounter any trouble with frozen pipes in Charlestown, NH or Southern VT. Continue Reading

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Cold Weather Is Coming. How’s Your Fuel Supply?

August 29th, 2016

It’s hard to believe it, but September is just a few short days away. Before long we’ll be picking apples, putting up the Halloween decorations — and firing up our home heating systems. You really don’t want to wait for the onset of the heating season before scheduling your fuel delivery in Springfield, VT or the surrounding area.

When you work with the heating fuel professionals on our staff, you won’t have to worry about any interruption to your heating performance. However you may choose to heat your home, we’ve got the fuel for you. Natural gas is not a common resource in our area, so having a fuel delivery company that you can count on is key around here.

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Vermont Winter Tip: Outfit Your Home with a Whole-House Humidifier

August 22nd, 2016

It’s been a hot summer, and last winter certainly was fairly mild. We Vermonters know that you can never afford to underestimate what winter may send our way, though. That is why we’ve recommended that you get your heating replacement and/or maintenance out of the way now, before you really need to put your heater into rotation. We also advise you to keep your indoor air quality in mind during the colder time of the year, though.

One issue that homeowners grapple with during the winter season is very dry air. While your AC may dry out the air in the summer, the air itself is actually quite dry in the winter. That is why you may want to equip your home with a whole-house humidifier in Woodstock, VT.

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Schedule an Energy Assessment Before Winter Arrives

August 14th, 2016

You are probably still enjoying your trips to our many lakes, rivers, and streams just now, but summer is definitely going to be drawing to a close before long. Soon enough we’ll be seeing the leaves turn, and we’ll be revving up our heaters in place of our air conditioners before you know it. If you want to heat your home efficiently this winter, scheduling an energy assessment before turning your heater on is a good idea.

With a professional energy assessment in Bellows Falls, you’ll have the information that you need in order to prepare your home for an efficient heating season. A thorough energy assessment is not something that you can hope to complete on your own, so make sure that it’s our number you dial. We’ll determine what issues are present and we can resolve them for you effectively.  Continue Reading

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Help! My AC Is Blowing Warm Air!

August 8th, 2016

When people think of Vermont’s weather, they probably first think of cold, dark winters. We certainly have our share of cold weather, but if you’ve been here the last few summers, you know that it gets quite hot around here as well. That is why any problems with your AC in the summer are just as dire as a failing heater in the winter.

One common problem that homeowners encounter with their air conditioning systems is hot or warm air blowing out of the vents. This is obviously not normal, and the problem may have a few different source causes. Whatever the case, you can count on us to get your air conditioner in Springfield, VT back on track.

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Is it too Early to Schedule Heating Maintenance?

August 1st, 2016

Absolutely not. So long as you schedule heating maintenance annually, it really doesn’t matter much what time of year you do so. In fact, scheduling your heating maintenance before the weather actually starts to cool off is advisable for a few reasons. Heating technicians are not going to be busy with many service calls, as they will be when people start to need their heaters. Plus, you won’t have to worry about winter coming early when your system is already tuned up. Read on, and remember to schedule your heating maintenance in Ludlow, VT with a member of our staff.

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How Often Should I Be Adding Refrigerant to My Air Conditioning System?

July 24th, 2016

If you are wondering if you should be adding refrigerant to your whole-house cooling system, the answer is no. Never. Air conditioning systems don’t consume refrigerant the way that a car consumes gasoline. Instead, the refrigerant is — or should be — held in a closed loop system. It is not burned up or otherwise used by the AC, and it should have no means of escape from the refrigerant loop.

This isn’t always the case, of course, and you may indeed encounter low refrigerant levels at some point. If and when you do, you just need to dial our number to have the problem resolved. We’ll get to the root of the issue, completing any necessary air conditioning repairs in Ludlow, VT. Continue Reading

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Why Is My AC Making Strange Sounds?

July 18th, 2016

No air conditioner is going to operate completely silently. That being said, you probably have a pretty good idea of what your air conditioner in Woodstock, VT sounds like when it is running to keep your home cool throughout the summer season. If it starts to make loud, unfamiliar, or simply alarming sounds, we strongly suggest that you contact a member of our staff right away.

You never want to wait for serious problems to develop with your home cooling system before scheduling any air conditioning repairs that you may need. If you convince yourself that these sounds are no big deal, that is precisely what you are doing. Such sounds are often warning signs of more serious problems in development.  Continue Reading

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Is My Water Line Leaking?

July 11th, 2016

The plumbing system that distributes potable water through your home and disposes of wastewater when its purpose has been served is incredibly important. It is your water line that is responsible for bringing that water to your home to begin with. Needless to say, any issues with water line leaks in Springfield, VT are very serious, and require prompt repairs.

Of course, before you can go about scheduling any necessary water line repairs, you must first recognize that your water line is in trouble to begin with. Here are  a few potential warning signs that you’ve got a water leak on your property. Contact us the moment that you suspect an issue has developed. Continue Reading

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Whole-House Generators: 3 Factors to Consider

July 4th, 2016

It doesn’t matter if we are in the midst of a frigid winter season with heavy snowfalls, or if the summer happens to be a particularly stormy one: reliable electricity is a must. If you want to ensure that your home stays up and running, even when the power from your local grid goes down, you are wise to invest in a whole-house generator in Springfield, VT or the surrounding areas. Continue Reading

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