Julian Picard

Your air conditioner is designed to run quietly. When it starts making new noises, something is usually loose, restricted, or wearing out. That doesn’t always mean “big repair,” but it does mean the system is giving you feedback. The most important step is simple: identify the sound and where it’s coming from. Once you do, … Read more

An air conditioner leaks water when it’s making condensation but can’t drain it away. Most leaks come from a clogged condensate drain line, a frozen evaporator coil that melts and overwhelms the pan, or a damaged drain pan. Water damage spreads fast, especially if the unit is in an attic or above finished space. A … Read more

If your furnace is running but no heat is coming from the vents, it usually means the blower is moving air while the heating side never fully started, or it started and got shut down by a safety control. Most of the time, the cause is simple: restricted airflow, an ignition problem, or a safety … Read more

If you’re asking why is my HVAC not blowing cold air, it usually means the cooling sequence is getting interrupted. The thermostat has to call for cooling, air has to move freely across the indoor coil, and the system has to dump heat outside. When one link fails, you feel warm air at the vents. … Read more

Sometimes a furnace quits over something small: a thermostat setting, a power hiccup, a clogged filter, or a safety switch doing exactly what it’s designed to do. If you’re asking “why is my furnace not working,” you’re not alone. Most no-heat calls trace back to a short list of common issues you can check without … Read more

If you’re asking “why is my AC not cooling my house,” it’s usually something basic: restricted airflow, a thermostat setting issue, or an outdoor unit that can’t breathe. Those are often safe to check yourself. Sometimes it’s bigger: a frozen coil, low refrigerant from a leak, or a failing component. That’s when you stop troubleshooting … Read more

Ductless vs central air really comes down to two things: control and how your home is built. Ductless mini-splits shine when you want room-by-room comfort, especially in older homes without ductwork. Central air makes sense when ducts already exist and you want even, whole-home cooling from one thermostat. In Central Massachusetts, this question comes up … Read more

Central air conditioning is usually the better choice if you want steady, even cooling throughout your entire home. Window AC units make more sense when you only need to cool one room, you rent your space, or you want to keep upfront costs low. You feel the difference fast. Central air is quieter, cleaner-looking, and … Read more

Choosing between a heat pump and a furnace isn’t just a purchase. It’s a quiet wager on the weather and a long look at future utility bills. One system moves heat. The other creates it. Get it right and you may not think about it again for twenty years. Get it wrong and you’ll feel … Read more

Your air conditioner quits in July. You call around and get three quotes. Two are for a standard AC, basically a replacement for what you had. The third contractor pauses, looks over the house, and says, “For about the same price, you could install a heat pump.” That’s when the decision gets real. Because an … Read more