An oversized furnace isn’t a better furnace. Too much heat can actually make your living spaces less comfortable in winter, not more. It’s also wasteful from an energy efficiency standpoint, as well as a from a financial one.

In the past, residential furnaces were often "one-sized" rather than installed on the basis of an accurate load calculation of the actual thermal requirements of the home. To cover for the inevitable errors in this process, builders and contractors simply installed a furnace that was too big for the job. Many homeowners are stuck paying for these past mistakes.

Here are some of the ways an oversized furnace is bigger but not better.

If your home heating system is on its last leg, now's the time to consider a replacement. How do you choose from a furnace, heat pump or a hybrid system? Here are some basic facts about each one to help you figure out which is best for your home.

Before you install a new furnace in your Massachusetts home, you may have to decide between oil or gas as the fuel source, depending on where you live. Both gas and oil furnaces have advantages and disadvantages, and the following guide will help you determine which option may be best for your home.

We're poised for another long, cold, Massachusetts winter. The worst thing that could happen is for the furnace to break down, leaving you out in the cold. But don't panic. It's not the end of the world, and the problem may be just a quick fix. Before you call in an HVAC technician for repairs, here are a few common problems to help you in troubleshooting a gas furnace.

The first thing that may catch your eye when shopping for a new furnace is the sticker price. While the price is obviously important, the process of furnace selection requires more details regarding performance, efficiency ratings and lifetime costs of competing models to make an informed decision. Here’s what you should know about buying a new furnace for your Holliston home.

A fall furnace inspection is a necessity to ensure that your heating system is running safely, reliably and efficiently this winter. If you're like most homeowners, you rely on a skilled HVAC professional to tackle this vital maintenance that keeps your heating costs under control and catches small issues before they become expensive problems.

Cooler days are upon us, not to mention some downright chilly nights, and everyone knows the temps will only head south from here as the months fly by. If you haven't given any thought to the condition of your home heating system, now's the time to get started, especially since you want to have time to replace any faulty equipment.

As the temperatures plunge and fall turns to winter, ensure that your furnace is ready for the months ahead with a furnace inspection. A thorough inspection of your furnace will keep it running at maximum efficiency and keep your family safe from furnace mishaps. 

Standard heat pumps are a great way to get affordable cooling and heating in mild climates, but what about heating your eastern Massachusetts home during the cold winter months? Consider a dual-fuel system to provide the optimum in comfort while helping you to save on your HVAC costs.

Out of all the things that can go wrong with your furnace, having a cracked heat exchanger can be one of the worst. If left untreated, the effects of the problem can be harmful to your family. So if you think your Massachusetts home might have a damaged furnace, it's time to learn a few things about what you're facing.