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Is My Furnace Overheating?

December 15, 2025

Remember, if your system gets too hot, you should keep a cool head and get your furnace taken care of right away.

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10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace. Close up photo of a gas furnace flame burner.

10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace

November 30, 2025

Winter in Portsmouth is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

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Why Is My Furnace Leaking Water?

November 15, 2025

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

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall? A cup of tea in front of a window with autumn view.

Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

October 31, 2025

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels.

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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 Newport? Make sure it is your furnace.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on the wall with a blue light.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

September 30, 2025

We all know the difference between a thermostat’s heating and cooling temperature settings—that’s the easy part. But what’s the difference between the On and Auto fan setting? How does this small setting impact your HVAC system’s performance and energy usage in your Jamestown home?

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

September 15, 2025

Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your heat pump is in top shape with no signs of trouble. After all, nobody wants to experience a system breakdown.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

August 31, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Newport, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave. Photo of an HVAC Unit installed outside of a home.

3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

August 14, 2025

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Jamestown as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Rhode Island.

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Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits? A ductless unit on a wall.

Why Are They Called Ductless Mini Splits?

July 31, 2025

They’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.

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