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 Boilers have been with us a for a very long time, but this does not mean that they are in any way outdated or obsolete.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…)
Why Install a Wood Stove
Wednesday, March 19th, 2014Wood stoves are centuries old and continue to provide reliable heating for communities all over the world. Installation isn’t expensive and can provide an excellent auxiliary form of heating as well as a number of other advantages. Why install a wood stove? We have several answers that we think you’ll agree with.
- Efficient. Wood stoves provide an excellent and inexpensive form of heat. They require nothing more than wood to run, which means you can use them when the power goes out, and because of their nature, they are much more efficient at distributing heat than traditional fireplaces. That makes them a quick, cheap and easy way to keep warm during the winter.
- Environmentally friendly. Wood stoves produce up to 70% less particle pollution than fireplaces according to the EPA, as well as dropping CO2 and methane emissions to a minimum. All of that comes on top of the fact that they consume no fossil fuels and don’t require electricity. That makes them a very eco-friendly option to warm your home.
- Safer. Wood stoves cut down on the build-up of creosote in the chimney, making them a safer option for heating than fireplaces.
- Cozy and romantic. The aesthetic value of a wood stove cannot be underestimated, especially in a snug cabin or home on a cold winter’s night. Wood stoves provide an easy gathering place for the family, as well as a spot for a romantic dinner. All of that helps improve the resale value of your home, providing an easy selling point when the time comes to sell the house.
For more information on why you should install a wood stove, or to schedule installation in Southern Vermont or New Hampshire, contact the experts at HB Energy Solutions. We have years of experience and we’re dedicated to your complete satisfaction throughout every step of your wood stove installation. Pick up the phone and give us a call to set up a consultation today. You’ll be glad you did!
What Type of Boiler Is Best for New Hampshire?
Monday, March 3rd, 2014Boilers come in many different model types that can use a variety of fuel sources. Although the boilers most commonly found in homes today use natural gas power, boilers can also use electricity and oil. Even wood-powered boilers are still around, and they aren’t antiques: technological advances can make wood and wood pellet boilers efficient and attractive options for heating in New Hampshire.
If you want to know which choice of boiler will provide you with optimal heating, we can’t give you a basic answer—at least, not yet. Your home has specific needs when it comes to heating, and your plans for saving money and helping the environment and the local economy will also affect how you should heat your home. We can give you a better answer if you schedule an appointment with us to assess your home. Call HB Energy Solutions today and find out about the types of boilers available.
Here’s a short guide to some of the boilers we install:
Natural gas boilers
If you have a natural gas line into your home, a gas-powered boiler makes for a great heating option. Natural gas burns cleanly and efficiently, is domestically produced, and you’ll always have a ready supply of fuel available. Gas boilers can score extremely high AFUE (efficiency) ratings, which means you’ll receive large energy savings.
Oil-fired boilers
If you don’t have a natural gas line, you can have an oil-fired boiler installed. Older oil-burning boilers had lower efficiency ratings and created higher levels of pollution, but modern advances have made oil-fired boilers much more efficient than ever before, and many earn the U.S. Department of Energy’s ENERGY STAR label for their fuel-efficient performance and clean-burning.
Wood boilers
They sound terribly antiquated, but contemporary wood boilers have the advantage of using a renewable and locally available fuel supply, and they are one of the most environmentally friendly ways to heat a home. Wood gasification combustion technology means wood boilers have competitive efficiency ratings as well.
Pellet boilers
These boilers use compressed wood pellets to increase their efficiency and clean burning. Some models allow for bulk fuel storage so you won’t need to spend as much time maintaining the wood supply.
You have many choices when it comes to boilers, but don’t worry about having a daunting time picking a type. If you contact professionals in home heating, they can help you narrow the field to the boilers that will work best with your home and your available fuel. You will need to have professionals size and install the unit as well, so make sure you have them involved from the start.
To find your best choice for heating in New Hampshire, contact HB Energy Solutions and talk to one of our experienced specialists today.
Why Would I Want a Wood Boiler Installed?
Monday, February 3rd, 2014In the earliest days of hydronic heating, boilers used wood or coal as their fuel source. Today, the majority of boilers use either natural gas or electricity, although oil remains common as well.
But wood boilers still exist today. And not only as antiques. There are modern boilers designed to burn wood for their fuel. HB Energy Solutions offers wood boiler heating installation in New Hampshire for customers interested in this alternative to standard gas and electric models. We carry Tarm Biomass and Pro Fab Empyre wood boilers.
Of course, this begs the question: “Why would I want a wood boiler?” There are some good reasons to consider wood boiler installation for a modern home.
Here’s what a wood boiler can offer you
- Locally available, renewable fuel: Wood boilers support local industries, and in small towns this can be extremely important. Unlike natural gas, wood is a renewable energy source, and the planting and harvesting of trees is a key regional industry.
- More efficient than ever: Burning wood has a lower AFUE rating than natural gas or oil, but with the advances in wood gasification combustion technology, wood boilers burn much more efficiently than ever, using less wood than you would expect—and producing between 100,000 to 330,000 BTUs output of heat energy.
- Low-cost installation: Many wood boiler models cost less to install than standard large tank boilers.
- Energy savings: Using wood pellets instead of electricity or natural gas can save homeowners approximately 40% off their annual heating costs. Wood is also rarely affected by global market trends that cause inflation in the prices of gas and oil.
Discover if a wood boiler is right for you
Wood boilers do have disadvantages, of course, and they may not be the best choice for your home. If you are interested in a wood boiler for heating installation in New Hampshire, contact HB Energy Solutions to set up an appointment to investigate the possibilities. Our boiler experts will determine how much you can save with a wood boiler and if it will provide sufficient heat for your home. If a wood boiler is ideal, we’ll help you select the right model and install it so you’ll receive all its wonderful benefits. And if a wood boiler isn’t optimal, we’ll find and install a system that is.
Why Furnaces Are Great Heating Options
Monday, January 6th, 2014Chances are good that you’ve spent the greater part of your life inside homes that were heated using a furnace. Furnaces have always been popular choices for home heating, and they’ve been around for a long time. Over the years, they have become more effective and efficient than ever before. The basic concept of how furnaces operate has stayed the same, but many components have undergone modifications over the years to produce the models that now warm our homes, schools, and businesses. Here are a few more reasons why we think furnaces are good option for your New Hampshire heating.
Contact HB Energy Solutions for more information about the benefits of a furnace and to learn what sort of heating system will work best for you this winter.
The Benefits of Furnaces
- Flexibility: Furnaces come in an astonishing variety of models and types. They can be sized to fit almost any home, and they can use many different fuel sources (with natural gas, electricity, propane, and oil). It’s rare that an installer can’t find a furnace type that will supply a home with just what it needs to keep warm through to spring.
- Efficiency: Once upon a time, furnaces were energy-drainers, wasting a lot of their fuel as they converted it to heat. But those days are far in the past—most current furnaces earn the U.S. Energy Star label for their high AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings and are competitive with other heating systems. Gas furnaces are especially efficient at converting most of their fuel into heat.
- Effectiveness: Unlike the popular heat pump, which can suffer a drop in heating effectiveness during extreme cold temperatures, furnaces can provide powerful heating no matter the temperature outside.
Should You Install a Furnace?
That was our pitch for furnaces. But now we have to temper it: a furnace might not be the best choice for your home. There are many individual factors to consider when you start looking for a heating system to install. If a furnace is a good choice, you still have to decide the kind and size to have installed.
This is where professionals come in. HB Energy Solutions can help you make the right choice for the heater that will provide you with maximum comfort at a price that fits your budget. We feature quality brands and take pride in our installation speed and skill. When you want the best heating in New Hampshire you can get, contact us.
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