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Is It Condensation or a Leak Under My Heat Pump?

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During the winter, we rely on our climate control systems, which for many includes the use of a heat pump. Rather than producing heat, a heat pump moves it from one place to another, allowing it to fill the places of both a heater and an air conditioner. Should an Air Source Heat Pump Be Dripping Water? Due to the heat exchange process used in heat pumps, a certain amount of condensation is not unusual […]

Three Reasons Why Your Pilot Light Keeps Going Out

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If you have a gas furnace, there’s a good chance your pilot light will go out at some point, probably at the least optimal time. Typically, this isn’t a cause for concern, and relighting it will be a straightforward process. Every homeowner should know how to relight their pilot and determine if an extinguished pilot is a sign of a deeper problem with their system. What Causes a Pilot Light to Go Out? Dirty Pilot […]

How To Prevent Oil Sludge in Your Tank

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The winter months always lead to an increase in heating expenses, whether it’s gas or oil. For those of us using heating oil, we hope we’ve properly maintained our boilers and furnaces throughout the year. Another piece of equipment that is very important to keep us warm is our heating oil tanks. The oil that heats our homes needs to be properly stored, and the tanks need to be able to use that oil efficiently […]

Can an Old Furnace Make You Sick?

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Your furnace is your lifeline during the freezing months of winter. Losing heat during the frigid months is an experience no one enjoys. Older furnaces may struggle to keep up at times, but is there another concern? Can old, outdated, or unmaintained equipment pose a risk to your health? Are There Health Risks for Aging Furnaces? Yes, but there are also health risks for new furnaces that are not properly maintained. Simple mechanical issues or […]