News

Bacteria Growing Inside of A Furnace

What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

October 11, 2019

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Massachusetts home. For your convenience and protection, our Chaves Heating…

Continue Reading
Guy sitting on the ground wondering why isn't my furnace heating my entire home?

Why Isn’t My Furnace Heating My Entire Home?

September 30, 2019

If your furnace seems to be producing heating inconsistently around your Hudson home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room causing spotty heating or cooling. On cold days, this can be a nuisance. For example, you may be confined to only a few rooms in your home. Or…

Continue Reading
Cozy girl indoors with a cup of tea, 5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean & Check | Heating Services

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

September 16, 2019

Once the cooler weather hits here in Hudson this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want to use it, you should have your furnace cleaned and checked by a professional from Chaves Heating & Air…

Continue Reading
Modern living room with black couch and air conditioner on wall as a 3d rendering.

Consider a Ductless AC System

August 27, 2019

When you think of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, you probably think of the furnace and air conditioner (AC) equipment inside, an air conditioner component outside, and a network of ducts running throughout your Hudson home. Although many HVAC systems are designed that way, there are other alternatives. Our team at Chaves Heating…

Continue Reading
Shot of a young woman sound asleep in her bedroom.

3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

August 15, 2019

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well. At Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning, we understand that depending on your air…

Continue Reading
Close up on Air Conditioner Cleaning with Brush.

Do I Need to Chemical Wash the Condenser on My Air Conditioner?

July 25, 2019

The answer to this question is it depends. For some air conditioners, our Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning professionals recommend it. For others, we might not. Take a minute to read a little more about the process and give one of our experienced team members a call here in Hudson, MA, to discuss if this…

Continue Reading
AC measurements with a tank and gauge

What Are the New AC Regulations with R-22?

July 9, 2019

Maybe you have already heard of the mandates set by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding your home’s air conditioner refrigerant. Or maybe you haven’t. Either way, since our Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning professionals are getting asked these questions more frequently from Massachusetts homeowners, we thought sharing them and their answers may be beneficial…

Continue Reading
Three Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump

Three Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump

June 27, 2019

Geothermal heat pumps have been in use since the 1940s and heat and cool homes wonderfully. They use the constant temperature of the earth for their heat medium instead of the outside air temperature. In Marlborough, MA, area, there are many options specific for this climate and terrain. Different models offer many possibilities for more…

Continue Reading
What Is a Ductless Air Conditioner?

What Is a Ductless Air Conditioner?

June 11, 2019

Ductless air conditioning systems can be the perfect answer for that room which is never quite cool enough or for that new addition you are building. It’s a low-maintenance and affordable option to upgrading to a newer air conditioning unit when more cooling is needed inside your Marlborough, MA, home. The ductless system works, obviously,…

Continue Reading
A Hudson

Common AC Problems

May 20, 2019

In the hot Hudson, MA weather, we can run our air conditioning units pretty much around the clock. Along with regular maintenance and inspections, here are some tips to help with common AC-related problems: When windows and doors throughout the home are open, it allows warm, humid air inside. Make sure that windows and doors…

Continue Reading

Need HVAC Service?

Contact the experts at Chaves HVAC.

Call us at 978-562-5309!