Brookline, NH Resident Seeks Advice The right humidity levels at home can either add to, or detract from, your overall comfort level. Ideal humidity levels should be between 30% and 50% indoors. Too dry and bacteria and viruses can spread quickly throughout the home. Those living in the dry indoor air may experience frequent respiratory … Continued

Milford, NH Homeowner Looks to Get Ready for the Summer Months Located in the outdoor components of a home’s air conditioning units, condenser coils are a critical component to the proper functioning of a home’s AC. Since this is out of sight, many homeowners can overlook cleaning the condenser coils. Before cleaning the condenser coils, … Continued

Hollis, NH Homeowner Seeks Advice When Purchasing a New Unit There are three different rating systems to measure the efficiency of a heating and air conditioning system. EER (Energy Efficiency Rating) determines the cooling output in BTUs comparative to watt-hours of electricity. This measurement is most often used for determining the efficiency of smaller HVAC … Continued

Brookline, NH Homeowner Tries to Plan Ahead When the temperatures in New England drop below freezing, you may find that your home’s heating system is struggling to maintain the set temperature. This isn’t unusual during the most severe weather. When there is below freezing temperatures in the forecast, consider increasing the temperature of your thermostat … Continued

Milford, NH Homeowner Plans Ahead Snow and debris can build up outside of your home, blocking the furnace vents that lead outside.  Snow or ice impeding the airflow outdoors can cause the entire furnace to malfunction.  Most newer furnaces will automatically shut off if the airflow is restricted, preventing serious damage to the HVAC system.  … Continued

Hollis, NH Homeowner Has Concerns While it may be normal for your heating system to make some sounds when it turns on, excess noise or a sudden new sound may be indicative of a problem. A banging or whistling noise coming from the furnace is out of the norm and should be addressed by an … Continued

Amherst, NH Homeowner Looks for Answers The recommended temperature setting for a hot water heater is 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The most common setting on a hot water heater is 140 degrees, but this higher temperature can result in scalding if you are not careful, particularly in homes with young children. Any temperature setting below 120 … Continued

Hollis, NH Homeowner Looks for Tips The cost to heat a home this winter is up and expected to rise even more. There is no better time to winterize your home, sealing and caulking drafty windows and doors. Replacing the air filter on your HVAC system and having a preventative maintenance and professional cleaning will … Continued

Merrimack, NH Resident Learns the Answer If you smell the odor of rotten eggs that is indicative of a natural gas or propane leak in your home, you should immediately open all windows and doors. This will help to dissipate some of the gas that is collecting in the home. You should then exit the … Continued


Manchester, NH Homeowner Looks for Help 
 The simplest thing to check when your air conditioning unit is blowing hot air is the thermostat. Confirm that this is set to cool and that the AUTO is not on. This setting ensures that the fan only blows to circulate cool air through the home. If the … Continued

Mont Vernon Homeowner Has Questions It can be tempting to seal off unused rooms to save on heating or cooling costs. However, closing vents and sealing off a room can cause your HVAC unit to work harder. Closing off vents increases the pressure in your home’s duct system. Doing this for a short time will … Continued

Merrimack, NH Homeowner Seeks Advice An inefficient air conditioning system can wind up costing you in utility bills, as it drains additional power to cool the home. Consistently higher than normal utility bills may indicate that there is a problem. Your home’s HVAC unit is struggling to maintain a consistent temperature. One reason for this … Continued