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June 2026 · 6 min read
Are Heat Pumps Worth It in New Hampshire Winters?
Yes. A properly sized cold-climate heat pump holds a New Hampshire house at 70 degrees when it is below zero outside. The catch is sizing and the right equipment, so here is the honest version.
ReadJune 2026 · 8 min read
2026 NH & MA HVAC Rebates Explained
The federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired December 31, 2025, so there is no federal credit in 2026. NH and MA money is still on the table though, and most contractors stale pages will cost you it. Here is the current picture.
ReadJune 2026 · 5 min read
Furnace Replacement Cost in Rockingham County, NH
A furnace replacement in Rockingham County runs about $6,000 to $12,000 installed, before rebates. Here is what moves the number, and why replacing on your schedule beats replacing in a January panic.
ReadJune 2026 · 6 min read
Mini Split vs Central Air: Which Is Right for a NH Home?
Mini split vs central air comes down to your ductwork. If your New Hampshire home already has good ducts, central air is often the cleaner path. If you have no ducts, a mini split usually wins because you skip the demolition and get heating too. Here is how to actually decide.
ReadJune 2026 · 5 min read
Repair or Replace Your Furnace? How to Decide (NH)
The honest rule of thumb: if your furnace is under about 12 years old and the repair is small, fix it. Once it is 15-plus years old, breaking down often, or facing an expensive part, replacing it usually costs less over time. Here is how to run the math, and the same rule works for an aging AC.
ReadJune 2026 · 6 min read
What Size Mini Split Do I Need? Heads and BTUs by Home Size
Sizing a mini split means two numbers: the total BTUs your home needs and how many heads deliver them. A rough starting rule is about 20 to 25 BTU per square foot for cooling, which lands most southern New Hampshire homes between two and five heads. The real figure comes from a room-by-room load calculation, not a formula off the internet.
ReadJune 2026 · 6 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Run a Mini Split in New Hampshire?
A mini split costs roughly $30 to $80 a month to cool a New Hampshire home in the summer, and about $150 to $400 a month at the peak of winter to heat one. Because New Hampshire electricity runs among the highest in the country, the exact number tracks your home size, how many zones you run, and the fuel you are replacing.
ReadJune 2026 · 5 min read
Signs Your Furnace Is Failing Before Winter
The clearest warning signs are age past 15 years, rising heating bills, short-cycling, banging noises, uneven heat, and a yellow burner flame. Catching these in the fall lets you replace on your schedule instead of during a January no-heat emergency.
ReadJune 2026 · 5 min read
How Long Do Mini Splits and Heat Pumps Last in New England?
A well-maintained heat pump lasts about 15 years in New England, and a quality cold-climate mini-split often runs 15 to 20. The biggest factors are annual maintenance, correct sizing, and giving the outdoor unit room to breathe through our snow and salt.
ReadJuly 2026 · 10 min read
Why Is AC Repair So Expensive? One Real Service Call, Three Hidden Faults
Repair bills grow because HVAC systems fail in sequence, and a technician cannot see the second fault until the first one is fixed. Here is a real July service call in southern New Hampshire where a dead capacitor turned into three separate repairs, and why that is not a scam.
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