If you have a ducted heating and cooling system, you know that depending upon the physical layout of your ductwork, some areas of your home may be much colder or much warmer than others. To correct this, ducted systems usually come with adjustable covers that you can manually adjust to limit or increase the amount [...]

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In the last several weeks, I’ve posted a lot of information about air conditioner efficiency, and how to keep your air conditioner running well over time. I’ve also posted information about the rising cost of recharging older air conditioning units that use a refrigerant known as R-22. While it’s easy to find arguments on both [...]

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Last week, I covered the basics of cleaning your air conditioner’s condenser unit and performing some basic maintenance. This week, I will cover the inside maintenance you’ll want to perform to clean your air conditioner’s condenser unit. The inside maintenance on your air conditioner is just as important as the outside maintenance. Keeping your evaporator [...]

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Spring has come early this year, and while the temperature change has been nice (and welcome), it’s a good reminder that the 2012 cooling season is nearly upon us. If you have an air conditioner, you’ll need to do some annual air conditioner maintenance to ensure that your AC unit works well, efficiently and remains [...]

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As a Lowe’s authorized independent Trane dealer, Boston Standard Plumbing & Heating can help you score an unbelievable deal on a qualified Trane heating and cooling system for your Boston home. From April 1 through May 31, you can receive a 36-month, 0% APR financing deal or Lowe’s “5% Off Every Day” plus a Trane [...]

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Spring seems to have made an early appearance, so there’s no better time to get your annual air conditioner maintenance done. In the next few posts, I’ll be concentrating on air conditioning, and what you’ll want to do to be sure you can avoid an expensive air conditioner repair in Boston this summer. As far [...]

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The price for R-22 refrigerant has increased significantly in the past year, and that’s a trend that’s most likely to continue. If you have an air conditioning unit that uses R-22 refrigerant in Boston, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise the next time your unit needs a recharge. The production and distribution of [...]

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I’m a fan of mini-split air conditioners in Boston for certain applications. Because the air conditioners are ductless, they are a great option for a home that doesn’t have heating ducts, and for homes that may already have central air conditioning, but may also have a hard-to-reach hot spot that just never seems to cool [...]

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Your forced-air furnace has a filter that helps catch dust and debris. Ultimately, the filter prevents this material from being distributed through the ductwork. Most forced-air furnaces have disposable filters, although you can buy cleanable filters you can re-use. Furnace manufacturers recommend that the filter be cleaned or changed monthly for best performance. For homeowners [...]

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Home remodeling companies will tell you that the best investments you can make in your home will be in the kitchen and the bathroom. You might just want to add the basement to that list. If you’re selling a home in Boston, residential heating and cooling equipment may turn out to be more important than [...]

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