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Sump Pump Readiness Before Storm Season
August and September bring heavy rain and the remnants of tropical storms to New England, testing the limits of residential plumbing systems. Waking up in the middle of a downpour to find water pooling across your basement floor is a stressful scenario many local homeowners know well. Establishing sump pump

The True Cost of Summer Moisture: A Guide to Indoor Humidity Control in Boston, MA
Waking up in August in Boston, MA, often means dealing with heavy, sticky air inside your house. Even with the A/C running constantly, many homeowners find their living spaces feeling clammy. That gap between the thermostat reading and how a room actually feels points to a moisture problem your cooling

Why Is My A/C Running But Not Cooling?
When a July heat wave hits Greater Boston, you need a reliable cooling system. You might hear the hum of the compressor. You might feel air moving out of your vents. But instead of relief, your house keeps heating up. This problem is very stressful. It is even worse when

No Ducts? No Problem: Ductless Cooling for Historic Homes
May in Greater Boston brings blooming flowers, warmer afternoons, and a familiar feeling of dread for many property owners. It is the exact time of year when residents realize they have to haul heavy, dusty window A/C units out of basement storage. Waking up sweating on a late spring morning

Why Is My A/C Running But Not Cooling: Top 5 Culprits
June in Greater Boston brings the first major heatwaves of the year, quickly exposing hidden weaknesses in your home cooling system. You adjust the thermostat, hear the familiar hum of the equipment kicking on, but soon realize the vents are blowing warm air. Waking up to a hot, humid house

Ductless Mini Split Maintenance Guide
New England summers are notoriously unpredictable, often swinging from mild breezes to heavy, suffocating humidity within a few short hours. When the July heat wave hits Boston, the last thing you want is a struggling air conditioning unit. For many homeowners, a reliable cooling system is essential for indoor comfort,
Central Cooling Featured In National Industry Magazine
It’s not every day that a small company like Central Cooling & Heating is featured on a nationally read website such as the U.S. Builders Review. We’re very thankful for the honor. Our “family” at Central puts absolutely everything we have into providing the best HVAC services to our customers.
“Upfront” Pricing: The Fairest Deal
At Central Cooling & Heating, we love our team of service technicians. Before they even come to work for us they are carefully screened for honesty, integrity and a drug-free lifestyle. They are the best-trained in the industry and undergo constant training — either in-house or at our manufacturer’s training
Our Company’s History
Recently, our company celebrated it’s 50th anniversary. All of us in the Central Cooling & Heating “family” realize what a big milestone this is, and we’re thankful to our founders Doug and Carol Hamilton and to all the people who have helped our company becomes a success. Wondering how Central
What’s That Noise?
At some point all of us are guilty of procrastination. With the endless responsibilities of the holiday season we’re even more likely to think, “I’ll deal with that later.” Well, later has arrived and now that New England is experiencing a serious bout of cold weather you might be thinking,
Some Ideas For Smart And Safe Concealment Of Outdoor AC Units
You already know: a “complete home” is balance of comfort, practicality, and aesthetic appeal. This is as true for your home’s heating, cooling and air quality system as it is for your furnishings and decor.Coordinating the efficiency, price, and place within your home for an HVAC system is a delicate
All About Heat Pumps
They Don’t Just “Heat” — and They Don’t REALLY “Pump” EITHER! They Don’t Just “Heat” — and They Don’t REALLY “Pump” EITHER!Yes, you read that tongue-twister of a title correctly! Heat pumps can do much more than the word “heat” in the name would lead you to believe. Theydo in fact cool