by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
The advent of 2022 promised to bring with it a slew of changes to energy efficiency programs across Massachusetts as the state re-evaluated its climate goals. In February, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued an order approving the 2022-2024 Three-Year...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, News
It is no secret that replacing a home’s heating system is a time-consuming and daunting process for homeowners with no prior knowledge of the space heating market. As it turns out, it can be an equally challenging experience for homeowners with a background in...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, News
When it comes to performing Manual J calculations, window heating loads represent one of the most challenging elements to estimate given the variations in window placement and sizing. As a result, software programs such as CoolCalc are becoming increasingly popular...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
The new year brings with it an exciting new technology for homeowners, a 120-volt heat pump water heater. While the efficiency improvements and environmental benefits of existing 240-volt heat pump water heaters are well documented, this lower-voltage development will...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, News
As the climate crisis continues to worsen, many homeowners are looking to decarbonize their homes in order to reduce their personal carbon footprint. However, it is easy to be intimidated by the complexity and enormity of this undertaking, especially given the...
by Abode Staff | Jul 31, 2022 | Contractor News, Heat Pumps, News
To ensure your customers are happy with their new heat pump system, it’s important to help them understand how to operate the equipment properly. Many homeowners with new heat pump systems are unaware that they operate differently than traditional heating systems and...
