The last time you hired a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technician, he probably used a bunch of jargon you may not have understood.

You can feel confident when you call Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning when you need any type of heating or cooling service performed in your home.

Does your home use a sidewall vent to funnel the exhaust and fumes from your furnace to the outside of your house? Do you ever give much thought to this vent? Most homeowners don't, but keeping your sidewall vent and meter free from obstruction, especially during the winter, is an important part of making your home safe and secure.

Homeowners in the Route 495/128 area of Massachusetts depend on reliable performance from their home-comfort systems season after season. When you need maintenance service or installation, or you just need to speak to an HVAC expert for advice, look for an HVAC technician with the NATE logo on his or her uniform.

The arrival of cooler weather should motivate homeowners to ensure that their homes are ready for another blustery New England winter. Your list of winter preparations should include scheduling a furnace inspection, checking carbon monoxide detectors, and tending to chimneys and fireplaces. Use these home safety tips before winter blows in.

If you want peak performance from your water heater year after year, and safe and clean water for you and your loved ones, schedule a water heater tune-up with your HVAC professional.

The Internet has transformed consumer shopping habits, enabling people to buy everything from jewelry to vacation property online. But the next time you're able, try checking the internet for a shopping category that doesn't exist: that of a certified HVAC expert.

We all want the highest quality work when we're paying our hard-earned money for services. This is especially true when those services pertain to our homes and help to provide safe and comfortable living environments for ourselves and our families. This is why it's important to select a contractor who employs NATE certified technicians when choosing to have HVAC work done on our homes.

Regular inspection and preventative maintenance is required if you want to keep your heating and cooling equipment running well. Preventative maintenance can save you a good deal of money and avoid a lot of headaches. Many people aren't sure how to maintain their equipment. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Even though the heating season has started in Massachusetts, it's not too late to make an appointment for a heating tune up. In fact, it's a good idea – your system will run better and last longer if you do so. Once the heating season starts, our schedule does get a bit busier so don't delay--you should schedule a tune-up to ensure your family's safety and your heating system's efficiency.