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Ductless systems, also known as mini splits, provide heating and cooling without traditional air ducts.
Upgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills.
Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!
Is your water heater leaking? First, find the location of the leak. This will be helpful for you and your Basnett service technician.
Turn your thermostat to ON when you are home and AUTO when you’re away. For more information, give Basnett, Heating & AC a call today!
One leaky faucet in itself doesn’t mean you need new plumbing necessarily but frequent leaks could be a sign of an aging pipe system.
Keep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy saving you money!
Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system. 438 King Street Littleton, MA 01460 Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC 978-431-2840 978-486-3767
Cool your home by opening the windows at night and save on your energy bill. The outdoor breeze will keep your home feeling cool.
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.
Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind but how do you know what equipment is right for your home?
You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician?
Your furnace may be blowing cold air because the pilot light has gone out. Call us at 978-431-2906 or request service online to have it properly fixed. This is indicative of a bigger problem that requires professional help.
Change your HVAC filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months.
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.
Why are you heating and cooling your home when you are not there? Being able to control your thermostat when you are away is one of the most cost effective energy improvements you can make in your home. Contact us today to learn more!
Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business.
If you are not changing the filter in your AC system like you change the oil in your car you risk overworking it and damaging it that could result in expensive repairs or even replacement! At least every three months or more frequently if you have pets or dust issues!
The central air conditioning system is a simple pleasure of everyday life. Your Massachusetts home should be a place where you can relax. On a hot day, cool air is essential to your relaxation. If you take good care of your air conditioner with annual inspections and monthly filter swaps, it should last 10 to 15 years.
Schedule a clean-check today to make sure your air conditioner runs smoothly this summer.
The best time of year to have your AC serviced is spring, even if you reside in a locale with pretty warm weather all year long.
Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at your Acton, MA home. Contact us today for more information.
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.
There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at 978-486-3767 and we will inspect your furnace.
Insulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics. Turn off the inside water shut-off valve that provides water to your outside spigots or hose bibs. Drain each line by opening the spigot until it stops dripping and then turn off the spigot. Use a faucet cover to insulate the outdoor spigot and further protect it from freezing. Seal windows or any cracks that would bring in a draft.
You turn on your furnace, and you smell gas. What should you do? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your furnace and give one of our highly trained technicians a call at 978-486-3767 to come out to diagnose the smell for you.
Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.
Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers.
It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.
Close your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.
Turn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter clockwise to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.
It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.
Having clear air ducts is one of the primary things that contribute to good indoor air quality (IAQ), which the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states is a prime concern in relation to pollutants in the home.