Homeowner Resources

How Often Should I Service My Oil Furnace?You should be able to count on your oil furnace to provide you with heat whenever you need it. With proper maintenance, that shouldn’t be a problem. But what does proper maintenance mean? The question isn’t only, “How often...

How Does Oil Heat Work in a House?Heating oil is among the most popular methods for heating a home, along with natural gas and electricity. In fact, the Northeast region of the country relies on oil heat more than all other areas of the U.S. combined. The U.S. Energy...

What is the Average Life Expectancy of a Gas Furnace?New England winters can be brutal, so the last thing you want on a cold January night is to wake up freezing because the furnace died. For people who just installed a new gas furnace, this scenario probably isn’t...

How Does a Furnace Work?In many cases, even the most experienced homeowner isn’t completely up to speed with all of their home’s functional parts. One of the most crucial appliances in any home is the furnace, especially when the winter months come around. But many...