Cooling Unlimited, Inc. Blog : Posts Tagged ‘Andover’

Is a Heat Pump the Best Fit for You?

Tuesday, May 16th, 2017

heat-pump-for-your-homeSpring is the time for air conditioning replacement, and if you have an old system that you don’t think is going to make it through another long hot summer, now is the perfect time to get it replaced with a new one. While most of us are accustomed to traditional centralized air conditioners — and indeed such models make a fine choice for a replacement system — you might want to consider alternative options as well.

Heat pumps, in particular, can make a great fit for the right home, and if you’re looking for something to help with high bills in the winter and summer alike, it could be the perfect choice.

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Heat Pumps | Comments Off on Is a Heat Pump the Best Fit for You?

2 Ways to Lower Your Summer AC Bills

Monday, April 10th, 2017

Summer will be here before you know it, and with it comes high heat and higher humidity levels. A reliable air conditioner is vital to surviving the summer months intact, and most of us are accustomed to paying higher monthly energy bills during the summer since our AC systems will be running on a daily basis. But the necessity of that equation often means that we end up paying more than we should almost by default. By improving efficiency in your system, you can help lower those summer AC bills without skimping on performance and the needs of a cool household. Here are two ways for you to do that.

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on 2 Ways to Lower Your Summer AC Bills

Replace Your Old Air Conditioner Now

Monday, March 6th, 2017

A new heat pump system in Perkasie, Bucks County PA.

Winters are long and brutal here in New England, and your air conditioner is probably the last thing on your mind with so many more pressing issues to contend with. But spring will officially be here at the end of the month, and soon enough, we’ll trade our freezing temperatures for high heat and higher humidity. When that happens, your air conditioner needs to be ready to go, and if your existing unit is older and struggling, you should seriously think about replacing it before it’s needed.

Continue Reading

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on Replace Your Old Air Conditioner Now

Does Your Furnace Need Replacing Before Spring?

Monday, February 6th, 2017

Heating__dreamstime_xl_4035403Furnaces are designed to last a long time, and with proper care and maintenance, you can extend the life of yours well beyond the expiration of the warranty. But winters are harsh here and your furnace in Reading, MA gets put to the test every day when the weather is cold. Ideally, an older furnace can last until the weather warms up, but that might not always be possible. If you need to pull the trigger on the purchase of a new furnace before the spring, it pays to have a professional service onboard as quickly as possible. 

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Does Your Furnace Need Replacing Before Spring?

Make Sure Your Generator is Ready for Trouble

Monday, January 23rd, 2017

Winter is here in Andover, MA, and it doesn’t look to be going anywhere anytime soon. A generator in your home makes a great safeguard in the event a blizzard or similar trouble. But buying the right generator and installing it in your home is just the first step. You need to keep your generator maintained and ensure that it will work when the time comes. You won’t have an opportunity to correct your course when trouble strikes, and the last thing you want to do in the middle of a crisis is to go out or trust a repair service to come to you.

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Home Improvement | Comments Off on Make Sure Your Generator is Ready for Trouble

Steps to Take When a New Heater Breaks Down

Monday, January 9th, 2017

Heaters break down all the time, especially older ones or ones put under a great deal of strain in the face of our freezing Andover, MA winters. But you don’t expect a brand new heater, or one that is just a year or two old, to encounter a serious problem or suffer a breakdown from a given component. That’s why most reputable brands are covered by a warranty: to protect you, the customer from a lemon or a sudden mechanical failure. If your heating system suffers an unexpected breakdown and you purchased it within a year or two, there are some specific steps you can take to determine what happened. It could end up saving you a great deal of money.

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Steps to Take When a New Heater Breaks Down

Small Steps to Ease the Strain on Your Heater

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Winters are cold and brutal in towns like Andover, MA, and most of us are accustomed to spending more every month to pay for the heating required to keep the cold at bay. To a certain extent, there’s nothing you can do about this. Cold weather demands extra heating use by default. But while you need to pay more for the privilege in the winter months, make sure you don’t pay more than you need to. Here are a few small steps to help you improve your system’s efficiency and lower those pesky bills all winter long.

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Small Steps to Ease the Strain on Your Heater

Keep Your Vents Clear of Snow This Winter

Monday, November 7th, 2016

Heaters and dryers use vents to clear exhaust and high temperatures from the system. That makes vents a vital part of your home, which makes it doubly important that you keep them clear during the winter.

As the snow falls here in Andover, MA, it could conspire to clog the vents, as can animal nests and other bits of detritus. Damage to the vents could create a backflow too, all of which is bad news for your homes. Here’s how to deal with this possibility the right way.

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Keep Your Vents Clear of Snow This Winter

How Does Dry Air Affect You?

Monday, October 17th, 2016

We’re pretty good at keeping temperatures warm in our Andover, MA homes when the cold winds of winter blow. But good temperature control is only part of a happy and healthy household. You also need to beware of dry air, which is very common in the colder months and can create a host of problems for your home. The good news is that a whole-house humidifier is ideal for shutting those problems down at the source.

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Indoor Air Quality | Comments Off on How Does Dry Air Affect You?

Do You Need a New Heater?

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Whether you use a boiler, a furnace, or an alternative form of heating in your Andover, MA home, the arrival of fall means that you should carefully consider whether your system can handle another brutal New England winter, or whether you need to invest in a new system. Now is the time to make such an assessment, since we still have a few weeks before the cool weather sets in in earnest. Only you can decide if you need to pull the trigger on a new heater, but there are a couple of key factors that you should consider while doing so. Keep them in mind when you make your deliberations.

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Heating | Comments Off on Do You Need a New Heater?