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New Hampshire Air Conditioning Repair Tip: Signs of Electrical Problems

Monday, May 6th, 2013

While professional installation and regular maintenance will often prevent many problems before they start, some repairs are inevitable. As you well know, your AC requires electrical energy to create its cool air, and that can often be the source of various problems. We’ve compiled a list of some signs of electrical problems to look out for as we approach the summer. For more information, or to schedule a air conditioning repair in Southern Vermont or New Hampshire, call HB Energy Solutions today!

  • Buzzing noise: If you hear a buzzing noise in or around one of your AC units, then it could indicate a serious electrical problem. The electrical supply line may have become damaged, or there may be something known as electrical “arcing,” which can be hazardous. While you can expect your AC to make a certain amount of noise during its operation, a distinctive buzzing sound often means something is not right.
  • AC won’t turn on: If your AC won’t turn, make sure you haven’t merely blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker. Also, make sure that your thermostat is switched on and calling for cool air. If neither of these steps works, then you may have an electrical connectivity problem with your AC, or possibly a bad capacitor.
  • Short cycling: In order to operate properly, your AC requires a certain amount of voltage constantly running to it. If there are any changes to the line voltage of your outdoor unit, which houses the compressor, this may cause the AC to short cycle (turn on and off). This leads to inadequate cooling and energy inefficiency.

Enrolling in a maintenance plan is a great way to ensure that your AC is always running well throughout the summer. With inspection, cleaning, and tune-ups, many electrical problems can be caught before they interrupt your home cooling. Make sure you hire a professional to perform any repair work on your AC. For more New Hampshire air conditioning repair tips, call HB Energy Solutions today! 

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New Hampshire AC Repair Tip: Signs You Need Air Conditioning Repair Service

Monday, April 29th, 2013

We rely on our air conditioners in New Hampshire to provide energy efficient performance, so that we can avoid major energy bills during the summer. Like all mechanical systems, your air conditioner is subject to wear and tear, as well as damage, and needs to be professionally installed, maintained, and repaired in order to work properly. In this post, we’d like to review some signs that you may need air conditioning repair. Call HB Energy Solutions for comprehensive AC services in New Hampshire today!

  • AC won’t turn on: First, check your electrical panel to make sure that you haven’t blown a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. If your AC still won’t turn on, then there could be several things wrong. It’s possible that your thermostat is faulty, in which case it either requires calibration so that it can accurately sense the temperature, or it needs to be replaced. There can also be connectivity issues. Alternatively, it could be an electrical problem: a damaged wire in the electrical supply, for instance.
  • Inadequate cooling: This is a common complaint. There are numerous reasons why your AC is not cooling as well as you need it to. First, check your air filter to see if it’s dirty or possibly clogged. If that’s the case, make sure you take care of your air filter so that it doesn’t restrict airflow. Check to see if you need to change or clean it once a month during the cooling season. Alternatively, you may have a duct leak somewhere within your home that is reducing airflow, or possibly low refrigerant.
  • Warm air: If your ducts are blowing out warm air, and your thermostat is properly set, then you have a problem. While there are many different possible reasons, your expansion valve may need to be adjusted, or it may be faulty.

We hope this gives you some idea about when to call for air conditioning repair. Call HB Energy Solutions for AC repair today! 

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Minimize the Need for Plumbing Repair in New Hampshire

Monday, April 15th, 2013

When something goes awry with our home plumbing systems, the results can often be extremely problematic. While plumbing repair may often be an inevitable part of home maintenance, there are some things you can do to minimize the need for plumbing repair in New Hampshire. Routine maintenance is a great way to ensure that your supply and wastewater systems are in good working order. For more information, call HB Energy Solutions today!

Let’s take a look at few actions every homeowners should take in order to reduce the risk of plumbing repairs:

  • Septic tank maintenance: Maintaining your septic tank is incredibly important. As your personal sewage treatment system, the septic tank relies on a cooperation of three layers of waste: the scum at the top, the semi-clear water in the middle, and the sludge at the bottom. At the top, bacteria convert the scum into liquid, as the solid matter falls to the bottom. The water is drained into your soil absorption area. Your septic tank requires regular pumping and maintenance of bacteria levels in order to operate properly.
  • Drain cleaning: Don’t wait until you have a serious drain clog. Schedule a drain cleaning today if you think your drains are slow, or you have never had them cleaned. We may also utilize a video camera inspection of your drainpipes in order to target any particularly blocked areas.  When drains become dirty or clogged, it can lead to major and costly repairs.
  • Take care of your plumbing: Avoid flushing anything other than organic waste and toilet paper down the toilet. Also, make sure to avoid putting fats, grease, and oils down your drain system. While they may be in liquid form while hot, when they cool and turn to a gel-like consistency, they can quickly clog up your home plumbing.

For more information about ways you can minimize the need for plumbing in New Hampshire, call the experts at HB Energy Solutions today!

 

 

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New Hampshire Heating Problems: Why Does My Heater Cost So Much?

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Maintaining warm, comfortable temperatures throughout the heating season is a goal that most homeowners share. Unfortunately, many homeowners are dissuaded from keeping their homes as comfortable as they’d like due to high energy costs. At HB Energy Solutions, we do not think that anyone should have to compromise their comfort in order to keep their energy bills manageable. Here are some common causes of heating problems along with some possible solutions from the heating professionals at HB Energy Solutions. Contact us today with any questions you may have.

One reason that your home heating costs may be too high is if your ductwork is in poor condition. Leaky, torn and improperly installed air ducts will allow the air that you have already paid to heat to escape from your system before reaching its destination. This means that your heater will need to heat more air to make up for this loss, causing efficiency levels to drop. This can also cause further problems, as your heater will need to work harder to replace lost energy. Your heater will incur more wear and tear that can potentially lead to damage.

In fact, minor and developing problems with your heating system are another very probable cause of your high heating costs. If even one component of your heating system is not working properly it can throw off the performance of the entire system. Only when each individual part of the system is operation correctly can you get the best performance and efficiency that your system has to offer.

That is precisely why routine heating maintenance is so important. During routine maintenance, a professional heating technician has the opportunity to inspect and tune up your entire heating system. Any small problems can also be discovered and resolved before they can have much of an impact on your heater. Keep your heating costs manageable by scheduling routine heating maintenance with a qualified professional today.

When you have heating problems in New Hampshire, call HB Energy Solutions. We can help you heat your home in a more efficient manner. Keep comfortable and cut heating costs by scheduling service today.

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Getting To Know Your Heating Options in New Hampshire

Monday, March 11th, 2013

If you’re considering a heater replacement in New Hampshire, then you need to know what’s available to you, as well as what’s best for your home. HB Energy Solutions offers a wide range of heating options to customers throughout the area. We cover all aspects of heating installation, repair, and maintenance. We are a full service heating and fuel company, which means we can cover everything for you. Call one of our New Hampshire heating experts at HB Energy Solutions today!

Is it time for a new heater for your home? Let’s take a look at some options.

  • Furnace. The furnace is one of the most common heating options in the Northeast. Your furnace converts energy drawn from a fuel into hot air and distributes the heat through the ductwork in your home.
  • Boiler. The boiler works just like a furnace, but instead of heating air, it heats hot water or steam and distributes it throughout your home by means of baseboard heaters, radiators, or radiant flooring. It can also heat your water, which is an added bonus for many homeowners.
  • Wood or Pellet Stove. A wood stove offers an excellent heating solution to many customers in the New Hampshire area, where wood is a plentiful fuel source. Pellet stoves are another efficient form of heat, and they are also ideal since pellet fuel is available through HB Energy Solutions for customers throughout the area.
  • Pellet Boilers. Available in steel or cast iron and in three sizes, we feature the Pellergy Pellet Boiler here at HB Energy Solutions. They are an efficient and clean-burning heating solution, which burns compressed pellets made form sawdust and sawmilling. Their low moisture content and high density allow for high combustion efficiency.
  • Ductless Split Heat Pumps. As its name suggests, ductless split heat pumps do not use ductwork to transfer heat into your home, but rely on a split system: an outdoor unit and indoor air handler. Ductless systems tend to be highly efficient because ducts tend to account for the majority of heat loss during the winter.

Whatever heating option you select for your home, make sure that it’s appropriately sized to match your heating needs. A professional heating installation makes all the difference. Call HB Energy Solutions for all of your New Hampshire heating installation needs.

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New Hampshire Heating Guide: Where Is My Boiler Leaking From?

Monday, February 25th, 2013

Boiler leaks are not always obvious. Often, they occur in places that are difficult to access or hidden by covers. Consulting your boiler technician is the first step to repairing a leaking system. For over 20 years, HB Energy Solutions has installed, repaired and serviced boilers. If you think your boiler might be leaking, call us today.

Boiler problems can be tricky for homeowners to detect. After all, sometimes the only indication a boiler leaks is a drop in system pressure. But this may occur at such a slow rate that it’s nearly undetectable. When it’s particularly slow, there can be little trace, for small amounts of leaked water evaporate on the hot piping. At times of high usage during the winter months, leaks may be more noticeable because the total system pressure is at its peak rate throughout the year.

Calling in your local New Hampshire boiler expert is the first step to ensuring the longevity of your boiler system. If there are problems with your system, it is important to repair them as soon as possible. There are a few things an expert boiler technician may do to determine where that leak in your boiler system is coming from:

  • Comprehensive system inspection. Unless the affected component or area is obvious, there is no substitute for the discriminating eyes of a professional. They’ll check your hot water piping, boiler, controls, valves, circulator pumps, piping elbows, baseboards, and radiators to look for evidence of mineral depositing, which may indicate a leak.
  • Water supply shut-off.  Temporarily shutting off the water from the boiler allows the boiler technician to monitor the resulting pressure.
  • Thermography. If all else fails, there are certain technologically-advanced measures to take, like using thermography cameras, which can detect abnormally hot points in the system. This can help pinpoint the location of hard-to-find leaks.

If your boiler is no longer working as it once did, or if you have noticed pressure loss over the past few weeks or months, your system may have a leak. HB Energy Solutions are only a call away. Contact us today for more information about boiler repair in New Hampshire.

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The Facts About Wind Power: A New Hampshire Green Energy Guide

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Sometimes it seems like the cost of energy just keeps rising. This can make operating electricity-powered equipment a challenge, especially when the budget is a little tight. As more and more attention is given to climate change, reducing environmental impact and other eco-friendly movements you may find yourself looking for a way to reduce your dependence on power sources such as electricity. If you are in the New Hampshire area and are really interested in reducing your energy costs and environmental impact, call HB Energy Solutions. We have all the facts you need to decide if residential or commercial wind power is right for you.

Most homeowners think that their residential power needs are too small for wind power. Many small commercial businesses think the same. This could not be further from the truth. For the environmentally minded consumer wind power is a great solution to a big carbon footprint and even bigger energy bills.

HB Energy Solutions offers exceptional wind power system installation, maintenance and repair services. We are also a qualified SkyStream 3.7 and Windspire dealer. We are proud to provide these systems to home and business owners throughout the area and we stand by their quality every bit as much as we stand by the quality of our work.

Windspire turbines stand only 30 feet tall, making them ideal for either urban or rural areas. Because Windspires come as a complete system they make a great addition for consumers just entering into the world of wind power. Their durability and innovative design also help minimize service needs. Energy is created with vertical airfoils, creating up to 2,000 kWh a year. Remember, certain average wind levels are necessary for these systems to operate efficiently and effectively. In this case 11 mph average winds will suffice.

Creating energy with wind turbines and converting that energy to electricity is an innovative, eco-friendly way to power your home or business. Of course this technology requires a professional installation and expert service to operate properly. If you are interested in harnessing the power of the wind to make your residence or commercial property greener, call HB Energy Solutions. We have the answers to all your questions regarding the facts about wind power.

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Southern Vermont Heating FAQ: Why Consider a Heat Recovery Ventilator

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Are you considering a heat recovery ventilators for your Southern Vermont  home? Call HB Energy to help you decide if a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) is the most cost-effective solution for your heating and ventilation needs. Our heating and home energy experts will go over the benefits and the installation process so that you know what to expect.

A heat recovery ventilator is installed to work with your existing heating system to provide energy-efficient ventilation. Some models also serve as an air cleaner and humidifier. A heat recovery ventilator transfers the heat from the air leaving your home to the air entering it, which allows you to add fresh air to your home without wasting heat energy. Energy recovery ventilators (ERV) work in a similar way, but they are not the best solution for all homes.

Knowing which type and model depends on your particular situation. Installing an HRV will definitely help with ventilation, and you don’t have to sacrifice energy savings as you would with other ventilation systems. If you aren’t sure whether an HRV is the best ventilation system for you, simply call the Southern Vermont  heating experts at HB Energy.

We also maintain and repair existing heat recovery ventilators. If you aren’t sure if your HRV is working properly, or if you have other ventilation concerns, call us ASAP. We’ll send one of our technicians over quickly to resolve the issue. Don’t take chances with improper ventilation, especially if you have a wood stove or gas heating system. Call us any time for your next tune-up. With proper maintenance, you can prevent heating or HRV repair needs.

Contact HB Energy for your next service or to learn more about the many benefits of a heat recover ventilator in your Southern Vermont home.

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New Hampshire Fuel Guide: Using Bio Diesel in Heavy Equipment

Monday, January 14th, 2013

When you use heavy equipment for commercial or farming applications, as many here in New Hampshire and the surrounding areas do, you can plan on going through a lot of gas over the course of a year or even a season. Does it not make sense, then, to try and use the cleanest, most efficient and environmentally friendly fuel available to you? At HB Energy Solutions, we are dedicated to providing our customers with a truly one call customer service experience, and that is why we include Bio Diesel in our comprehensive list of services and products.

Bio Diesel, also known as “neat” Bio Diesel, is a very clean burning alternative fuel source. Many of you have undoubtedly heard of the Clean Air Act. We are proud to offer Bio Diesel to our customers for a number of reasons, including the fact that Bio Diesel fuel is the only option of all the alternative fuel sources to fully satisfy health effects testing requirements put forth by the Clean Air Act. Many compounds used in traditional fuel source have been linked to cancer, and Bio Diesel reduces the presence of these compounds by up to 90%.

Plus, Bio Diesel boasts the highest energy content of all alternative fuel choices. The whole point of opting for alternative fuel sources is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and your carbon footprint, right? Then why not use the most energy packed alternative fuel source out there? With Bio Diesel you get the most bang for your buck.

Bio Diesel does not suffer in performance as a tradeoff for its environmental benefits. In fact its fuel economy, horse power and torque capabilities are comparable to petroleum. This nontoxic, biodegradable fuel source is still able to get the job done.

At HB Energy Solutions, we understand investment that you have made in purchasing your heavy commercial or farming equipment. We also understand that newer, alternative fuel sources make some folks weary of damage to their equipment or decreased performance. We have seen firsthand the opportunities that Bio Diesel has to offer here in New Hampshire. We encourage you to give us a call about this great fuel source and try it out for yourself. You’ll be impressed with the results.

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