For your furnace safety checklist, check its power, fuel lines, filters, venting, wiring, and safety components before winter starts. These checks prevent breakdowns, improve efficiency, and reduce safety risks.  Living in Middlefield means dealing with long, cold winters, and your furnace needs to be ready before the first freeze hits. If it’s been … Continued

    Keep your heat pump running efficiently with simple heat pump maintenance tips like cleaning the unit, changing filters, checking refrigerant levels, adjusting temperature, and clearing the drain line. A well-maintained heat pump runs quietly, uses less energy, and lasts longer—something every homeowner in Connecticut can benefit from.  In this guide, you’ll learn essential … Continued

    If your furnace is over 15 years old, inefficient, or needs a costly repair, it’s probably time to replace it. However, you can repair the unit if it’s newer, under warranty, and running well, even if it has a minor issue. Connecticut homeowners face the same debate every winter: furnace replacement vs repair. … Continued

    Strange AC noises such as banging, buzzing, humming, rattling, squealing, whistling, grinding, hissing, or popping usually mean something inside the unit is loose, worn out, or failing. These sounds can point to airflow restrictions, electrical faults, refrigerant leaks, or mechanical damage that require prompt attention before they cause a breakdown. At Direct Home … Continued

    One of the most common AC repair is refrigerant leaks. When refrigerant is low due to leaks, the system struggles to cool properly, resulting in longer cooling cycles, weak airflow, and warm air from vents. But there are many other reasons that can cause your AC to fail. Air conditioners work hard to … Continued