Merrimack, NH Homeowner Finds Out the Importance of Humidity During the winter months, a decrease in humidity left unaddressed in the home can result in number of health irritations, from dry skin to bloody noses and sore throats. Low humidity can also exacerbate asthma and other respiratory problems for anyone living in the home. In … Continued

Brookline, NH Homeowner Seeks Recommendations The best temperature setting for a hot water heater is between 120 and 140 degrees. Below 120 degrees, bacteria can develop in the stagnant water sitting in the tank. Above 140 degrees, the water is so hot that you and family members can be at risk for scalding in as … Continued


Hudson, NH Homeowner Has Questions The energy efficiency of air conditioning systems is measured by SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) and EER (energy efficiency ratio). The higher these ratings, the lower the operating costs. SEER refers to the electrical input that is required to run the air conditioner during a typical season, divided by the … Continued


Windham, NH Homeowner Looks for Ways to Keep Cool The summer months can be taxing on your home’s air conditioning unit. If your unit is having trouble maintaining the temperature set on the thermostat, there may be a problem requiring service or the system may simply be nearing the end of its life. Blocked vents … Continued

Bedford, NH Homeowner Suffers from Sinus Problems at Home Poor indoor air quality can have a significant impact on health, ranging from a stuffy nose to sinus pressure and headaches. Microscopic allergens circulating through the air are often to blame. These include dust mites, pet dander and mold spores. The HVAC system can filter out … Continued

Londonderry, NH Homeowner Finds Out the Hard Way An air filter, clogged with dirt and dust, impacts the entire air conditioning unit. The dirt and dust will continue to build up in the air filter until eventually the system will begin to fail, no longer cooling the home. First dirt and dust will not be … Continued

Londonderry, NH Resident Seeks Answers Refrigerant is critical to running an air conditioning system, but it isn’t unusual for these lines to develop a slow leak. Indicators of this include the air conditioning taking longer to cool the area to the set temperature, as well as to maintain this, warmer than usual air coming out … Continued

Hudson, NH Homeowner Seeks Cleaner Air Recirculating the air in your home can go a long way to improving the indoor air quality. Your home’s HVAC system can do just that by turning the blower on. The unit’s air filter will catch any dust and dirt particles from circulating, removing these contaminants from the air … Continued

Amherst, NH Homeowner Seeks Advice Adding some landscaping around your home’s outdoor AC unit can make the entire area much more attractive. It is important to keep in mind that you need to leave a clearance of two to three feet around the unit on all sides. To minimize the amount of debris clean-up around … Continued

Windham, NH Resident Has Questions There are four main types of furnaces: natural gas, oil, electric and propane. The most fuel efficient and most popular is natural gas, with up to 98% efficiency for newer systems. Oil furnaces are slightly less efficient, but still outpaces electric. Since the cost of electricity is significantly higher than … Continued

Hudson, NH Homeowner Seeks Suggestions Exterior windows and doors can be a common area for drafts in the home. Installing weatherstripping around the door frame or window can make a big difference. Placing a door sweep at the bottom of exterior doors can help to minimize heat loss. If there are any leaks in the … Continued

Tyngsboro, MA Homeowner Learns the Risks It can be tempting during the winter months to heat your home using an oven, but also risky. The number one danger for heating a home this way is carbon monoxide poisoning. With gas ovens, using the appliance for improper purposes such as heating a home can release this … Continued