Portable or Standby? Choosing the Right Home Generator
When choosing between a portable or a whole-home standby generator, it can be difficult to determine which is right for your home. Regardless of brand, there are a few questions you can ask yourself about generators that will quickly determine if one is a better option than the other: Providing honest answers to these questions […]
Storm Watch – Ways to Prepare for a Hurricane
As the Atlantic hurricane season rages on, it’s crucial for homeowners along the East Coast, especially in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, to stay vigilant and well-prepared for potential threats. It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so in this blog, we’ll provide you with essential tips and strategies to help you prepare and protect […]
How to Know If Your Furnace Gas Valve Is Bad
Your furnace’s gas valve controls how much gas flows to its pilot light and burners, making it an extremely important component of your heating system. If your furnace is not producing heat, a faulty gas valve could be the problem. A faulty gas valve is frustrating at best and dangerous at worst, requiring the help […]
Shutoff Valves – Your Lifeline During a Plumbing Emergency
The humble shutoff valve is one of the most overlooked but crucial components in your home’s entire plumbing system. In fact, a well-designed system will contain several of these valves at different key locations in your home. So, what exactly are they and what’s their importance? Heritage is here to help you get the answers […]
Home Improvements That Increase Your Savings and Comfort
Thinking of renovating your home? You’re not alone. With record low inventory and high interest rates, many homeowners are opting for home improvements to meet their lifestyle goals rather than selling and buying. If you’re among the many who are deciding which types of renovations will make the biggest impact on comfort and long-term investment, […]
How Long Does a Whole-Home Backup Generator Last?
Electricity is a necessity. When a power outage occurs, we realize all the little ways electricity makes an impact on our day-to-day lives.. Installing a whole-home backup generator gives you the ability to keep the power on if an extended outage occurs for any reason. When you need it the most, a backup generator allows […]
Why Is Indoor Quality Important?
Americans spend 84% of their time indoors, whether it be at home or in an office according to the EPA. But did you know that the air indoors can be 2 to 5 times worse than outdoors? This is because many buildings and homes have poor air exchange rates due to improperly designed HVAC systems, […]
Check Off These Tasks from Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to give your home a fresh start. As the weather gets warmer and nature comes back to life, it’s essential to ensure that your home is in top shape, both inside and out. By taking care of essential maintenance tasks and giving your home a […]
Drinking from the Tap? Test Your Water for Harmful PFAS!
Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, or PFAS for short, are chemicals that are widely used in manufacturing across the globe. Through use, they are leached into the environment as a byproduct that can be found in our drinking water, food, and more. What’s more, while the exact effects on humans is still little understood, animal testing has indicated […]