Heating

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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?

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.

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.

As a homeowner, understanding the systems that heat and cool your home throughout the year is critical. We may enjoy the comforts of a cozy living room in the winter, or the refreshing coolness of an AC breeze during the summer, but we might not be familiar with the technology that makes this possible.