As the days get hotter and longer, the last thing anyone wants is to be caught off guard by an air conditioner breakdown during the peak of summer heat and humidity. Thankfully, a properly designed air conditioning system can provide reliable comfort for many years with minimal issues. However, as systems age, efficiency and
Historic homes are seen as architectural gems for many residents and provide charm and a sense of nostalgia to the neighborhoods they reside in. However, many of these structures lack contemporary amenities, such as air conditioning. With fluctuating seasonal temperatures in New England, these cherished homes must be retrofitted to provide a comfortable temperature for
When you rely on your air conditioner to keep your home cool and dry, it is understandably alarming if all of a sudden it starts blowing hot air. Many times, there can be a relatively simple solution to the problem. If you do not have success troubleshooting the issue on your own then make sure
It might surprise you to know that the landscape around your home can contribute to your home’s energy output, for better or for worse. In this blog, we will address the following points: Why landscaping matters for your HVAC Is your landscaping layout working? How to landscape around your AC Unit Why Landscaping Matters
It’s summertime in New England and all across the region HVAC systems are working hard to keep homes cool and comfortable. In this month’s blog we are looking at 5 ways homeowners can minimize the strain on their air conditioner during the summer. Before we go further, let’s take a look at common variables that
The HVAC industry uses a lot of acronyms. Depending on your familiarity with the terminology, these acronyms might make it challenging to understand your energy bill. Whether you’ve come across the abbreviation “BTU” on your appliance or on your energy bill, or are simply curious about learning more, you are in luck! Today we are
With fingers crossed, Massachusetts has seen its last snow day and warmer weather is here to stay. As residents all across the state look forward to the warmer months ahead, now is a great time to get started on some of the seasonal homeowner responsibilities. Not sure where to start? Schedule your annual AC tune-up
As any Massachusetts resident can attest, spring in New England can be temperamental. You can find yourself needing your heater and A/C on the same day. While day to day temps can be unpredictable, what you can count on is the impending heat that arrives with summer. Genove Oil and Air recommends you get an AC
If you rely on an air conditioning unit that uses R-22 refrigerant, an ozone-depleting substance (ODS), you should know that as of January 1, 2020, production and import of R-22 refrigerant is illegal in the United States. While continuing use of your air conditioner or heat pump system using R-22 refrigerant is allowed, it does
