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Furnace Maintenance and Winter Energy Saving Tips

December 30, 2025

It’s understandable that home maintenance tasks can fall by the wayside. Many homeowners in Fitchburg follow the old saying: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Life gets busy, and other priorities tend to creep in each month, eating away at your time and budget.

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What Is a Plumbing Inspection?

December 15, 2025

When was the last time you thought about your plumbing? If you’re like most Worcester, homeowners, it’s probably only when something goes wrong—a leaky faucet, a clogged drain, or worse, a burst pipe.

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What Is That Burning Smell Coming From My Furnace?

November 29, 2025

There is nothing scarier than switching your furnace on in the fall and catching a whiff of something burning.

If that happens to you, try to stay calm. The odor could be a harmless sign that your furnace is burning off dust at the start of the heating season in Massachusetts. Or it could be a red flag for a more significant problem.

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Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

November 14, 2025

You just discovered there is a puddle of water on the floor in front of your furnace. Why would the furnace in your Fitchburg home be leaking?

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What Is a Heat Pump?

October 31, 2025

According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), air-source heat pumps use up to 50 percent less energy than furnaces or baseboard heaters.

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Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 15, 2025

What’s at the top of your fall to-do list in Fitchburg? Make sure it is your furnace.

Prepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather.

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

September 30, 2025

A heat pump offers both the heating and cooling you need for optimal indoor comfort, but keeping up with routine maintenance is critical.

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How Can I Avoid a Plumbing Emergency?

September 15, 2025

Plumbing emergencies may seem like spontaneous events that happen without warning, but that’s not always the case.

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5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

July 25, 2025

As summer approaches in , most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill. High energy bills are sometimes unavoidable when air conditioning…

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What Is an Air Handler?

June 13, 2025

An air handler is an HVAC component that circulates conditioned air throughout a building. It is often installed in conjunction with heat pump heating and cooling equipment. A heat pump without an air handler is like a fan without blades. The motor can revolve, but it won’t move any air. The same goes for a…

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