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Why Keep Your HVAC Coils Squeaky Clean

Keeping your heating and cooling system clean is important for many reasons. Not only does it keep dust and bacteria from entering your air, it extends the lifespan of your system and makes your home comfort more efficient. Each component within your system functions differently when soiled, resulting in poor comfort and excess wear and tear on your equipment.

Below, we take a look at coils specifically and why dirty HVAC coils can be such a big problem for homeowners. Plus, get tips on when it’s time to contact the professionals.

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The Difference Between Auxiliary and Emergency Heat for Ductless Systems

If you have a ductless heating system, congratulations! You already know what it’s like to experience superior home comfort during Boston’s brutal winters. These systems have a lot of features that make it easier to customize your indoor temperature and humidity during the colder months, including things like zoned heating, dry mode, and auxiliary and emergency heating.

Below, we explore the later two functions and how they work to keep you warm in the winter when temperatures plummet. Plus, we give tips on how to know when to use your emergency heat setting and when to know if you should contact a professional who can help you.

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Is Your HVAC Suffering from Dirty Sock Syndrome?

HVAC systems can emit odors for many different reasons. For example, burning smells might be an electrical problem or just the dust evaporating off the heat exchanger when you first turn on your system for the winter. Or, you might smell incense burning in another room if the smoke travels through your ductwork. One smell, however, is both distinct and problematic — the odor of dirty socks.

Below, learn about “dirty sock syndrome” in HVAC and what this can mean for you. Plus, get helpful tips on how to remove the dirty sock smell from your system and how the experienced technicians at N.E.T.R., Inc. can help you.

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How to Save Money on Spring HVAC Costs

Changing your HVAC system from heating to air conditioning and back to heating as temperature fluctuates in the spring can cause your energy bills to skyrocket. It’s important that homeowners take proactive steps to control their heating and cooling costs, since there’s not much you can do to control the weather.

Below, discover several helpful tips on what you can do to save money on spring HVAC costs with the help of the qualified professionals at N.E.T.R., Inc.

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How to Manage Your Home Comfort in Unpredictable Weather

April showers may bring May flowers, but with it also comes unpredictable weather. In Boston, spring is marked by rapid temperature fluctuations, thunderstorms, and big shifts in humidity from day to day.

Staying cozy indoors when the weather changes so frequently can be challenging and requires some forethought. Here’s what you can do to protect your home comfort and how N.E.T.R., Inc. can help.

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Can I Finance a New HVAC System?

The cost of ductless — or any other HVAC system for that matter — can be high. If your system needs an upgrade or you need a new one entirely, you may be nervous about how you’ll cover the upfront expense, especially if your system went out suddenly and replacement has become an emergency.

At N.E.T.R., Inc., we have multiple financing options available to help homeowners optimize their heating and cooling at an affordable rate. Here’s what to know about financing an HVAC system with us and how to get in touch so we can help you get started.

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How to Avoid Costly Heating Repairs This Winter

Few HVAC problems are more urgent than a heating repair in winter. Boston gets on average nearly 50 inches of snow a year, with an average low temperature of around 23.5 degrees in January and February. This means when the heat goes out, it needs to be fixed – fast.

But emergency winter heating repairs can be expensive, especially if you need a technician to come out at night or on the weekend. Here’s what to know about common heater problems, how to prevent them and avoid costly heating repairs, and when to call a qualified Boston heating contractor.

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Do You Need Emergency Heater Repair?

Keeping your home warm in the winter can be tough even when your heating system is working properly. If it’s not, that’s when things get dicey. But how do you know which heating problems are an emergency and which aren’t? Here’s what to know and who you can call when heating problems threaten your family’s health and safety. 

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5 Creative Ways to Lower Your Heating Cost in the Winter 

In Massachusetts, heating bills often come with sticker shock. And the colder it gets, the more you can expect to pay. The Energy Information Administration suggests that when winter temps drop below normal, households that use electric heat could see a 15% rise in already high heating expenses.

You’re probably already doing the basics, like turning your thermostat down at night or when you’re away on vacation. It’s time to get creative. Here are 5 ingenious ways to lower your heating cost in the winter.

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