When a winter storm hits, most homeowners understand the importance of shoveling snow and clearing ice from their exterior. However, many overlook the effects a storm can have on their furnace. Access to heat is essential during this time, and taking a few simple steps can help you keep your home safe and comfortable no
Whether it’s a furnace, heat pump, or boiler, your home’s heating system has undoubtedly been active this winter. Unfortunately, the increased usage has likely caused a spike in your utility bills as well. However, there are a few steps you can take to maintain a warm space while still keeping the costs down. If you haven’t done so already,
With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s important to make sure that your HVAC system is prepared to keep your home cool and comfortable during the coming months. Although it’s imperative to have a contractor professionally assess the unit, there are steps that all homeowners should take to ensure its condition, too. Here’s what you need
Better Indoor Air Quality: Ductless split system air handlers are equipped with advanced multi-stage filtration that captures contaminants that spread viruses and causes allergies and asthma-related symptoms. Filters are washable, last up to 10 years, and absorbs odors to neutralize unpleasant smells. Effective in Low Temperatures: Ductless heat pumps are designed to provide consistent indoor heating
First off, an AC and a heat pump are pretty much the same thing. Their only difference is that heat pumps can provide heating while air conditioners can’t. Because AC’s can’t provide heating, you must use resistance heaters in the winter. So when given the option between an AC paired with resistance heaters or heat
At Connecticut Retrofit, we are true believers in the efficiency of ductless mini-split air conditioning systems. With air conditioning as one of the fastest growing markets within the HVAC industry in the United States, and the mini-split market growing by 221 percent over the last seven years, there must be some basis for this phenomenal
A ductless mini-split air conditioner works like a regular central air conditioner but without the ducts. How’s that possible? The indoor unit blows warm air from your home over cold evaporator coils. The refrigerant running through these coils absorbs the heat from the air and brings it to... The outside unit is where the
If you live in an older home with boiler heating and no ductwork, you may be under the impression that air conditioning is not feasible. This is one occasion where you should be happy to learn that you're wrong! You actually have several alternatives to consider. One alternative is a mini split system. These systems operate without
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