How to Reduce Your Home Heating Costs

A cozy indoor setting showing how simple habits can help reduce home heating costs.

As temperatures drop like so many leaves from a maple tree, most homeowners brace themselves for higher energy bills. Heating your home can account for nearly half of your total utility costs during the colder months – but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck paying more than you should. With a few smart habits and simple… Continue reading How to Reduce Your Home Heating Costs

Furnace Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide

Taking a peaceful tea break in the cozy furnace room, enjoying warmth and relaxation.

When your furnace starts showing signs of trouble, it’s natural to wonder whether a single repair will solve the problem, or if it’s finally time to replace it. While it’s true that a well-handled repair can extend the life of your heating system, there are situations where investing in a new furnace simply makes more… Continue reading Furnace Repair vs. Replacement: How to Decide

Why Early Fall Is the Smartest Time for a Heating System Tune-Up

Regular heating system tune-ups ensure warmth, comfort, and energy efficiency during the colder months.

When the days are still warm and your air conditioner is doing most of the work, your furnace or heating system is probably the last thing on your mind. But before you know it, temperatures will drop, and you’ll be counting on that system to keep your home warm and cozy — all heating-season long.… Continue reading Why Early Fall Is the Smartest Time for a Heating System Tune-Up

Is a Fireplace Insert Right for You?

Is a Fireplace Insert Right for You?

While attractive and inviting, a standard wood-burning fireplace is an in-efficient way to heat your home if, in fact, that’s one of your objectives.  Aesthetically, they’re terrific, but the value doesn’t go any further than that. A fireplace insert, on the other hand, can transform your existing fireplace into an energy- and cost-saving heat source.… Continue reading Is a Fireplace Insert Right for You?

4 Benefits of Heating System Maintenance

Proper heating keeps your baby warm and safe

What are some things you’re positive will fail – or erode in some other fashion – without routine maintenance? Your car, for sure, or any other type of motor vehicle. And then there’s your landscaping, painted walls, kitchen and bathroom sink drains, and a whole long list besides that. But here’s the question of the… Continue reading 4 Benefits of Heating System Maintenance

The Most Common Summer Allergens

Child feeling cold due to summer allergies

If you’re an allergy sufferer, you know that spending time outside can be “kind of a drag.”  Instead of breathing in the fresh outdoor air, you’re tiring yourself out from all the coughing and sneezing. Instead of cheering on your son’s or daughter’s youth league team, you’re rubbing those itchy, watery eyes. And while most… Continue reading The Most Common Summer Allergens

The Benefits of a Water Heater Inspection

Ensuring your water heater is safe and efficient

Water heaters require regular maintenance to perform at their best and provide the maximum in family safety. That’s why Anthony’s Plumbing, Heating & A/C recommends annual water heater performance and safety inspections. Health & Safety Matters Throughout the inspection process, our primary focus is the safe operation of your water heater.  Here’s just some of… Continue reading The Benefits of a Water Heater Inspection

Preventative Maintenance for Your Heating System

Ensuring your heating system runs smoothly

Have you ever thought of your  Heating System  the way you might a long-distance runner?  Well, despite the fact the former is mechanical while runners are decidedly human, its’ not that far-fetched of a comparison. Consider, for example, that if a marathon runner is not fully prepared, Heating System he or she could easily collapse… Continue reading Preventative Maintenance for Your Heating System