Cooling and heat pump systems use refrigerant to move heat from one location to another. During the cooling season we remove heat from homes and buildings and put that heat outside.… read more →
If you have an older home with hot-water heating and only one thermostat for the whole house, maintaining an even temperature can be challenging with some rooms/areas being too hot… read more →
Heat and Moisture Loss The air in our homes is in constant motion-moving between indoors and outdoors due to infiltration. During the winter, the total volume of heated air in… read more →
Frozen water pipes are the cause of a huge amount of largely preventable damage each year in our region, and according to the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety… read more →
Having the power on has become more than a convenience. Electricity powers much of our lives, and we rely on it to provide certain essential services which are important to our safety… read more →
Home automation essentially began in the early 1900’s when the introduction of electric power distribution made possible the wide spread use of labor saving devices such as clothes washers and… read more →
Heating is the largest energy expense in Boston area homes, and the type of system can have a significant impact on costs, comfort and your carbon footprint. If an existing… read more →
LED Lamps for New and Retro-fit Applications Why Choose LED lamps? There are many things to consider: energy efficiency, lamp life, color/temperature, disposal, and dimming. LED lamp efficiency: All LED… read more →
Knob and tube wiring inspections and replacement in Boston, Massachusetts. When insurance companies changed their rules for older wiring, home buyers were left with a need for more information about… read more →
Ice Dams: Cause and Prevention Ice dams are a major cause for leaking and interior ceiling damage, as well as large icicles forming from the gutters of roofs. It is… read more →