Most of us are looking forward to hunkering down for some quality time with family and friends in our cozy Massachusetts home over the next few weeks. But what happens if your heating system decides to “take a holiday” this holiday season? Discovering that your furnace or boiler is down for the count is never […]
Ductless systems can make sense as a heating (and cooling) solution in a variety of Massachusetts homes. But there are some scenarios in which a ductless heating system has clear advantages when compared to central or individual heating units. Here are five situations that are perfect for a ductless heating system: New additions – Ductless systems […]
Winter is on its way to Massachusetts – which means that eventually our heating oil delivery crews will be faced with the kind of weather and driving conditions that make delivering heating oil on time a real challenge. You can help us meet that challenge and ensure that everyone – including your family – has a […]
More than 8 million US households – including homeowners throughout Massachusetts – rely on home heating oil as their primary fuel choice. They do it for some pretty good reasons, too – especially when compared with other options like natural gas. Here are three key reasons to choose heating oil when you’re thinking about the best […]
At Needham Oil & Air, we are always grateful to the loyal Massachusetts customers who have kept us in business for more than 140 years – and for the opportunity to serve new customers as they join the Needham family. That gratitude is why our expert customer service, technical, and delivery teams work hard every day […]
Your furnace works hard every day to keep your family save and warm – and it usually does its job without complaint. But sometimes it actually does complain – and if you’re an attentive enough listener, you can hear the warning sounds of a furnace that needs service or replacement. What are some of the […]
You probably don’t think much about the humidity of your Massachusetts home (unless you have a problem basement), but it plays a big, if somewhat hidden, role in the comfort and health of your family – not to mention the well-being of your home itself. Over-dry winter air can do everything from making asthma symptoms […]
Temperatures are dropping here in fast here in Massachusetts (we’re due to hit the freezing mark later in the week); before you know it we will be in the heart of heating season, and you will have the heating bills to prove it. Want to keep those heating bills as low as possible? Here are […]
Heating season is taking its time getting to Massachusetts so far this year, but we New Englanders know that sooner or later that cold wind is going to blow our way – and when it does, the heating pros at Needham Oil & Air will be there to keep your family safe and warm. Whether […]
An indirect-fired water heater is one of the best-kept secrets in home efficiency – but what is it, and what does it do? Basically, an indirect-fired water heater is a unit that uses heat already being generated by your boiler (which heats your house if you have radiators or baseboards) to also handle water heating […]