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When Should I Replace My Heating System?

Heating system Cuddling up should be a luxury, not a requirement for getting through a Newton MA winter.

Lowering Heating Bills in Your Newton MA Home Is Possible With These Tips

Are you afraid of what the financial future holds as temperatures drop in your Newton MA home? There is an obvious need for concern, but there are plenty of ways you can lower heating bills this season. In fact, we've gathered together some of our favorites right here:

Defeat Heat Loss and Improve Energy Savings in Your Eastern Newton MA Home

heat lossHeating season is here! According to the federal Energy Star program, around half of the energy used in a household is for heating and cooling. Considering the winters in eastern Newton MA, that heating part can get expensive. Learning how to prevent heat loss in your home will help maintain your indoor comfort level and help save on energy costs.

How to Determine If It May Be Time to Upgrade Your Home’s Heating System

It May Be Time to Upgrade Your Home’s Heating SystemKnowing when it's time to upgrade the heating system requires a review of energy bills, comfort, repair history and a professional assessment of the system. Furnaces have a lifetime between 13 and 20 years, and given the amount of use heating systems see in our climate, it could be shorter.

The AFUE Rating Is More Than Just a Number -- What This Efficiency Rating Means

afue ratingsHomes in most parts of the country require heating during some parts of the year, but the typically harsh winters of New England make a reliable and efficient furnace or boiler a necessity. Record-breaking snowfalls and cold weather that stretches into the middle of spring seem to conspire with the rising cost of home heating fuels to strain the budgets of homeowners. Improving the efficiency of your heating system can result in substantial long-term savings – but it's important to understand what the AFUE rating means so you can make the best decision for your home.