Cooling Unlimited, Inc. Blog : Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

The #1 Reason for Heating Maintenance: Safety

Monday, October 21st, 2024
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Welcome to fall, the season when you need to rush around getting ready for a New England winter although you’d really rather just curl up in your favorite sweater with a hot drink! One of the most important things to do before winter is schedule heating maintenance, which has many benefits.

Once your maintenance has been performed by a qualified technician, you’ll enjoy higher efficiency, more cozy comfort throughout your home, and a dramatically decreased risk that you’ll have a heating breakdown during the winter or even require any sort of repairs. But the truly critical thing about heating maintenance is that it will keep you, your home, and your family safe. Here’s how.

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What’s That Smell? Do I Need Heating Repair?

Monday, October 7th, 2024
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Welcome back to a beautiful New England autumn. It might just be the prettiest time of year! But don’t forget that winter is just around the corner. You could be needing to run your heating system any day now. Are you ready? All right, let’s imagine it. There’s an extra chill in the air one morning. You set your thermostat to “heat” and turn it up… Oh, no, what’s that smell? Do you need heating repair?

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How to Protect Your HVAC System from the Winter Elements

Monday, January 15th, 2024
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In our area, winters get pretty harsh. Our HVAC systems protect us from the cold, but they also need to be protected in order to keep doing their job. What are the risks that your HVAC system faces in the winter? What can you do to prevent these problems? Here are some helpful tips.

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Benefits of High-Efficiency Gas Boilers

Monday, January 1st, 2024
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There are many reasons why boilers are an ideal heating solution. If you already have one, we hardly have to explain. You already know how rarely they require repair and how even the heating they provide is. If your boiler is getting old and you’re considering replacement, here’s something you should know. A high-efficiency gas boiler might be an even better choice!

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Do I Need Furnace Repair or Replacement?

Monday, December 18th, 2023
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When your heating system has major issues, or has broken down completely, or when you get a quote for repair that’s very high, it can be hard to know what to do.

Can your furnace be repaired?

Is it worth paying so much for a single repair?

Is replacement your best bet? Here are some tips to help you navigate what to do. 

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Can a Mini Split Handle Boston Winters?

Monday, November 20th, 2023
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There are drawbacks to ductwork. Damage or just slow deterioration over time can cause massive inefficiency, and they aren’t the most efficient way to distribute warmth or coolness to begin with. And then there’s the fact that many homes in New England simply weren’t built with ductwork and have never had it added.

The mini split, a ductless system, is ideal for either eliminating old ducts or for modernizing and air conditioning homes that never had ductwork. A mini split is available as a heat pump, which provides both cooling and heating. But can it provide enough heat for a Boston winter? Keep reading to learn the answer!

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What Exactly Happens During Heating Maintenance?

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
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The importance of getting heating maintenance done every year cannot be overstressed. It’s critical for keeping your efficiency high and your chance of requiring repairs low. It helps ensure that your home will be effectively heated and that your system will last as long as possible, keeping your home cozy for many winters to come.

Even if you already knew all that, you might not know exactly what your technician will be doing when they come to perform heating maintenance. What exactly are the steps that need to be taken to maintain your heating system, and why? Here are the details.

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Don’t Get Left in the Cold: Preparing Your Heating System for Winter

Monday, October 9th, 2023
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The leaves are turning red and gold, the children are getting ready for Halloween, and temperatures are dropping. It’s time to prepare yourself for the coming winter.

There are many tasks that might be on your to-do list such as tidying up the yard, finding your snow shovel, and pulling the bin of hats and mittens out of the attic. But don’t forget about heating maintenance!

Having your heating system maintained before the cold weather hits provides a wide array of benefits. Here are some of the biggest ones.

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5 Signs You Need Boiler Repair

Monday, September 25th, 2023
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Congratulations on owning a boiler for your home heat! Boilers are great systems: they’re efficient, they can last up to thirty years with proper maintenance, and perhaps best of all, they rarely require repairs. But there are no guarantees that anything will operate perfectly all the time. If something’s wrong with your boiler, you should get repairs promptly before things get worse. Here are 5 signs to watch out for.

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How Smart Thermostats Save Money on Your Heating Bills

Monday, March 13th, 2023
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Have you heard about smart thermostats? You might be wondering if they’re the right choice for your home, when you should consider getting one, or how they work. We’ll cover all of that. The most important thing to know about smart thermostats is how they benefit you, especially how they save you money. So we’ll cover that, too.

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