Furnace or Boiler Not Turning On? What to Check Before You Call

Furnace or boiler not turning on? Before you call, check four things: the thermostat, the power to the system, the furnace filter, and (on a boiler) the pressure gauge. Those cover a good share of no-heat calls, and none of them takes more than a few minutes. If they...

10 Reasons Your Jersey Shore Furnace Might Break Down

Is your furnace ready for another Jersey Shore winter? When temperatures drop in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, the last thing any homeowner wants is to wake up to a cold house and a furnace that won’t turn on. Between freezing temperatures, salty coastal air, and...

Why Is My Heat Pump Steaming? Defrost Mode Explained

Why is your heat pump steaming or making a whooshing noise in cold weather? It is almost always defrost mode, and it is normal. When a heat pump heats your home in winter, frost builds up on the outdoor coil. Every so often the system reverses for a few minutes to...

10 Reasons Your Jersey Shore Boiler Might Break Down

There are plenty of reasons a residential boiler might break down, especially when it starts working hard during the colder months. Some problems are simple maintenance issues, while others can involve major components that wear out over time. Here are some of the...