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Thinking about Converting from Oil to Gas? Here’s What You Should Know
An oil-to-gas conversion can eliminate oil deliveries and storage while giving you the opportunity to upgrade to newer, more efficient heating equipment. Want to know if this is the right fit for you? It all depends on your home, your existing system, and the availability of natural gas. Here’s what to consider before making the switch.
Time to Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat? Why MA Homeowners Are Making the Switch
Between hot, humid summers and long New England winters, Massachusetts homeowners ask a lot of their heating and cooling systems. A smart thermostat can help those systems work more efficiently while making your home more comfortable throughout the year. And with...
Why Does My Water Look Rusty Every Summer?
If you've noticed rusty-colored water coming from your faucet during the summer months, you're not imagining it. Every year, many homeowners across the Merrimack Valley, particularly in communities like North Reading and Andover, notice changes in their water. It may...
May HVAC Maintenance: Why Now Is the Time to Check Your AC
The first hot day of the year always seems to arrive suddenly in Massachusetts. One week it’s 55 degrees and raining. The next week it’s pushing 90. And that’s exactly when thousands of homeowners discover the same problem: they turn on the air conditioner for the...
Guide: Understanding Home Heating Fuel Types in Massachusetts
How home heating fuel types in Massachusetts work, what they cost, and what to consider before switching? Heating your home isn’t just about staying warm. It’s one of the biggest factors in your monthly expenses and long-term home efficiency. With cold winters,...
New Year, New Rules: Mass Save 2026 Rebate Changes and Updates
Changes are coming to the MassSave® program in 2026; Here’s what Massachusetts homeowners interested in updating their heating and/or cooling systems need to know. What is MassSave®? The MassSave® program is a collaborative of utility and energy providers, including...
Which Boiler Brand Is Right for You?
So we sat down with Jeff Griffin, founder of J. Griffin Heating, Plumbing & Cooling, who has been installing and servicing boilers for more than 30 years. Jeff was an early adopter of high-efficiency boiler systems in New England, long before they became common, and his team is certified across multiple major brands.
My Heat isn’t Working! Next Steps & Backup Plans
Tis’ the Season! It’s that special time of year when we hope to find ourselves settled in on the couch, sipping hot cocoa, maybe web-browsing for the perfect gift or watching our favorite holiday movies…It’s a picture perfect scene, until: A chill starts to creep in. The thermostat shows an eight degree drop. What’s going on?
Heat Pumps in Massachusetts – Do They Really Work?
We get this question a lot: “Do heat pumps really work in New England homes?” The short answer? Yes, they do. In fact, there are cold-climate heat pumps designed specifically for regions like ours, capable of efficiently heating homes even during a Massachusetts winter. They even work well further north in Maine. Systems like the Mitsubishi Hyper Heat are engineered to deliver reliable comfort year-round. And with options like built-in heat strips for additional warmth, they can perform even better when the temperature drops.
Winter Prep Checklist: How to Prepare your Heating System for the Cold
Whether your home has a freshly installed, high-efficiency furnace or an “old faithful” that just keeps chugging along another year, we all share similar anxieties surrounding the efficacy of our heating systems…Are there warning signs when a heater is not functioning properly/optimally? What about troubleshooting or a backup plan?
Hear directly from our experienced team of heating specialists about the proactive steps that homeowners can take to prevent issues BEFORE being left without heat, as well as tips for what to do when a system failure does occur.
Explore Financing & Rebates with J.Griffin
J. Griffin Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is a proud partner of the Mass Save program and offers client assistance/support through the process, making home energy savings accessible and easy! To get started with your home efficiency project, just contact us at (781) 520-1212 or submit a request.
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Peabody, MA
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