Heating.
Furnaces, boilers and heat pumps: repair, replacement and right-sized installs.
Cooling
Air conditioning and heat pump cooling, sized by measurement so it runs long enough to take moisture out of the air and not just chill the room.
This page covers cooling: central air conditioning, heat pumps and ductless systems, and why the size of a system matters as much as the brand. You will find what is included, three ways to cool a home with the trade-offs of each, and answers to common questions about humidity, noise and repairs.
What It Covers
Air Conditioner Repair and Replacement.
Honest diagnosis first. Replacement sized to the home, not to the old unit.
Heat Pump Cooling.
One system that cools in summer and heats in winter, where it fits the home.
Ductless Mini-Splits.
For additions, finished attics and rooms the existing ducts cannot reach.
Humidity Control.
Matching the equipment to the load so it runs long enough to dry the air.
Newer Refrigerants, Explained.
New systems use newer refrigerants than older ones. We explain what that means for you in plain words.
Seasonal Tune-Ups.
Checked, cleaned and measured before summer, so it is ready when the first hot week arrives.
Your Options
Each one works well in the right home. We show you the trade-offs and you choose.
Questions
Often the air conditioner is too large for the home, or the airflow is off. The unit cools the air quickly and shuts off before it has removed the moisture. A measured diagnosis finds out which it is.
Yes. Existing systems keep running and can be serviced. New systems use newer refrigerants, and we explain the difference when you are planning a replacement.
At least once a year, before summer. Cooling and heating are checked separately.
For a repair we can usually tell you how the visit works. For a replacement we measure first, because the right size and the ducts change the answer. You get a written scope and price before work starts.
What We’d Tell a Friend
A bigger air conditioner is not a better one. An oversized unit cools the room quickly, shuts off, and never runs long enough to pull moisture out of the air. You feel cold and clammy, and the equipment starts and stops far more than it should.
That is why we measure first. The goal is a system that is the right size, so it runs steadily and gently.
A consultation starts with a conversation about how your home is behaving, not a sales pitch.