Hearing the term “home performance” can throw most people for a loop. What exactly does it mean for your home to “perform”? Should you expect it to do some kind of trick when you walk through the door?
Nooot quite, though smart home devices certainly do make that seem like a reasonable expectation. Home performance, the way we use it, refers to how efficiently your home is using energy. Your HVAC systems account for half of your home’s entire energy use. So if you don’t have the proper insulation or if you have air leaks, then you could be wasting a precious resource, which will leave you paying more for your HVAC use than you should have to.
Another term many people aren’t too familiar with is “property management.” Doesn’t this just apply to large companies that oversee multi-family dwellings? Well, no, not quite. Our property management services are whole-home property management services, and exist to ensure that you don’t have any stress of maintaining or repairing your home, whether you live there full-time, seasonally, or anywhere in between.
We look at your energy loss opportunities among many other factors that can contribute to your family’s comfort and your energy bills. And it all starts with a C.M.F. home consultation… but what exactly does this do for you? Read on!
If there is any appliance in your home that’s easy to take for granted, it’s likely going to be the water heater. This is true even though it’s one of the home comfort appliances we rely on the most—can you imagine being without hot water?!
If you’re one of many homeowners utilizing a septic system for your wastewater needs, then you may wonder if it’s important to have that system professionally maintained and serviced. The answer is yes! So, how often should this happen? We recommend that the average family have their services every 3 to 4 years. Professional septic tank flushing and maintenance ensure that the tank doesn’t undergo too much stress.
Living in New England means looking forward to fall. If you cannot enjoy the vibrant colors and crisp air of the season—what are you even doing here? Of course, there are some issues that come along with fall. And no, we’re not just talking about the fact that it means another winter is just around the corner. We’re talking about indoor air quality.
As evidenced by our latest tropical storm, weather in the Northeast can be tough to manage. There is nothing that we can do to make the rain stop coming. There is nothing we can do to prevent rapid snowmelt and the mess that comes with it. What we can do is install a great sump in your home. If you aren’t using a 
Wow, it’s been hot out there. It shouldn’t be a surprise. It gets hot every summer. But after a cool autumn and frigid, snowy winter, it’s easy to forget that. There is no denying it now, though. Summer is here. And, to quote a wise, unknown source—it’s not the heat. It’s the humidity. In truth, it’s both. And they are both making themselves known. If you want to stay truly comfortable, you should be using a whole-house dehumidifier.
If you find ice on your air conditioning system, you may actually mistakenly think that it is a good sign at first. After all, your cooling system is there to, well, keep you cool! And what could be cooler than ice? Unfortunately, ice on an air conditioner is actually indicative of a problem, and a potentially serious one. Remember, while your AC is there to keep you cool, it is not a freezer! If it’s generating ice, there’s a problem.
While Vermont doesn’t typically see the scorching temperatures that they do out in the desert, that doesn’t change the fact that a functional air conditioning system is an absolute necessity. Not only do things get too hot for comfort around here, but they also get way too humid! If you’re worried about your air conditioner for any reason, you don’t want to hesitate in scheduling professional 
Even in Vermont, where temperatures are much more well-known for the extreme cold than the heat, a reliable air conditioner is an invaluable resource. Summer may take a while to get going, but when it does, it can hit pretty hard. That’s why an inefficient air conditioner is just as big a deal as an inefficient or unreliable heater. It may not see quite the same level of use, but you still don’t want to be overpaying for your comfort.
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