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What to Do in a Plumbing Emergency

February 11, 2021/in Plumbing /by Joseph Wood

You do your best to prevent plumbing emergencies in your home, but sometimes that’s not good enough. You never know when disaster will strike. If you’re faced with any type of plumbing emergency in the Boston area, from a burst pipe to an overflowing toilet, there are steps you can take to maintain control over […]

What Does an Air Filter Do?

February 5, 2021/in DIY Air Conditioning /by Joseph Wood

Your HVAC system is made up of many parts, all of which are critical to its performance. While the air filter may not be the most expensive or complex part, it’s vital to providing your home with clean air all year long. What is an Air Filter? In most HVAC systems, the air filter is […]

How to Change Your HVAC Air Filter

January 21, 2021/in DIY Air Conditioning /by Joseph Wood

Your HVAC system requires a clean air filter to run at peak efficiency. Without this, your system won’t work and is at risk of damage. Fortunately, there’s nothing difficult about changing your air filter. Once you do it one time, it’ll be second nature in the future. Let’s examine the basic steps of changing your […]

How to Stop a Leaky Toilet

January 14, 2021/in DIY Plumbing /by Joseph Wood

A leaky toilet is one of the most common problems that require plumbing service among Boston homes, both new and old. While it may not be the biggest repair challenge you face as a homeowner, it’s important to take fast action. To start, you want to pinpoint the cause of your leaky toilet. Top causes […]

How to Shut Off the Water to Your House in an Emergency

January 7, 2021/in DIY Plumbing /by Joseph Wood

You never know when disaster will strike. When it comes to your plumbing system, this can be as serious as water flooding your home at a rate of hundreds of gallons per minute. You do your best to prevent plumbing disasters, but something bad could happen when you least expect it. For example, a pipe […]

Air Conditioner Maintenance 101: How to Get the Most Out of Your HVAC Unit

December 31, 2020/in DIY Air Conditioning /by Joseph Wood

With colder weather right around the corner, homeowners need to make sure their HVAC units are in operational condition. After months of working overtime to beat the heat, these pieces of equipment have to make a complete 180 to keep your home warm during Boston’s infamously cold fall and winter seasons. While a high-quality HVAC […]

Do Heat Pumps Work in Massachusetts?

December 24, 2020/in DIY Heating /by Joseph Wood

The answer is simple: yes! You can absolutely heat (and cool) your home or office with a heat pump. This holds true even when temperatures drop below freezing. Some of the many benefits of using a heat pump include: The ability to both heat and cool your space Energy efficient (which saves you money) Consistent […]

What Is the Most Efficient Way to Use a Heat Pump?

December 17, 2020/in Energy efficiency /by Joseph Wood

As a Boston resident, you’re all too familiar with wild temperature swings. During the summer months, it’s not out of the question for temperatures to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Conversely, once the winter season rolls around, temperatures at or below freezing are commonplace. So, that brings us to an important question: what is the most […]

What Qualifies for the Residential Energy Tax Credit?

December 10, 2020/in Energy efficiency /by Joseph Wood

When tax season rolls around, you’ll do whatever it takes – within the legal limits of the law – to find tax credits and deductions that can save you money. If you modified your home with energy efficiency in mind, you may qualify for the residential energy tax credit. As the name suggests, the residential […]

Do Heat Pumps Work in Extremely Cold Temperatures?

December 3, 2020/in DIY Heating /by Joseph Wood

Yes, heat pumps work in extremely cold temperatures. In the past, some heat pumps worked better in frigid climates than others. However, thanks to technological advancements, most heat pumps on the market today can keep you and your family warm on even the coldest of winter days in Boston.1 Why Heat Pumps Didn’t Always Work […]