by Edward Eloma | Jul 13, 2026 | Heating
Here’s the short answer: most furnace repairs in 2026 should cost $150 to $600. Small parts — a flame sensor, an ignitor, a thermocouple — usually run $100 to $400. Big-ticket work like a cracked heat exchanger can legitimately hit $1,000 to $3,000+. The diagnostic...
by Edward Eloma | Jul 13, 2026 | Cooling
Here’s the short answer: most common AC repairs in 2026 cost $150 to $650, with the national average around $350. Anything involving refrigerant costs noticeably more than it did two years ago — a recharge that used to be a couple hundred dollars can now run $500 or...
by Edward Eloma | Jul 13, 2026 | Mini Splits
Here’s the short answer: if your house already has good ductwork, central air is usually the cheaper way to add cooling. If it doesn’t — and most older capes, colonials, and triple-deckers around SouthCoast Massachusetts heated by a boiler don’t — a ductless mini...
by Edward Eloma | Jul 13, 2026 | HVAC
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — the umbrella term for everything that keeps your house warm in January, cool in July, and breathing in between. Furnaces, boilers, central AC, heat pumps, ductless mini splits: all HVAC.Here's why the...
by Edward Eloma | Apr 14, 2026 | Cooling
Choosing the right A/C unit is essential for keeping your home cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient during the warmer months. With so many options available, understanding how these systems work and what to look for can help you make the best decision. In this...