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Video - What Is a Heat Pump? Animated illustration shows a two-story home with five windows and a heat pump in it's exterior.

Video – What Is a Heat Pump? 

February 24, 2023

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside similar to an air conditioner.

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Image of humidifier. Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

February 15, 2023

Winter is here and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Portsmouth home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system.

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Video – Do You Want to Reduce Your Energy Bills?

January 27, 2023

Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us today for more information.

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Image of someone working on a furnace. What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

What Are Signs I Need a New Furnace?

January 13, 2023

A furnace is a major investment for any Jamestown homeowner. Although it’s not something that will need to be done frequently, most people will face the decision of needing to purchase a new heating system sometime during home ownership.

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Image of someone using remote on ductless system. Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!.

Planning to Remodel? Go Ductless!

December 23, 2022

A ductless system, also known as a mini split, can add comfort to areas of your Newport home where ductwork cannot reach.

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Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

Conventional HVAC or a Heat Pump: Which Is Better?

December 14, 2022

We all take climate control for granted these days. In winter, we expect warmth from our heating system; in summer, we demand the cool comfort of air conditioning. Most Portsmouth homeowners don’t give that a second thought—until the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system breaks down and replacement decisions need to be made. Today, the majority of homes either use a conventional air conditioner (AC) and furnace combination or a heat pump. Our team at Ocean State Air Solutions is well-versed in the difference as well as the benefits of each type of system.

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Image of someone looking distressed. Video - Why Is My HVAC Unit Making Unusual Noises?

Video – Why Is My HVAC Unit Making Unusual Noises?

November 30, 2022

If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.

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A silver humidifier. How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy.

How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

November 14, 2022

Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

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A view of a furnace filter with a white background. What Are Furnace Filters?

What Are Furnace Filters?

October 14, 2022

A way to keep your furnace in good condition in your Road Island home is to consistently replace or clean the furnace filter.

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Video – What Is Carbon Monoxide?

September 30, 2022

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, wood and other things. It is also a byproduct of an internal combustion engine.

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