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Should I Repair or Replace My Boiler?

December 13, 2023

If your boiler is malfunctioning, you may wonder whether you should repair or replace it. This handy guide will help you decide which choice is best for your circumstances. Consider Safety First Let safety be the primary decision when deciding whether to replace your boiler. An old boiler may not meet modern safety standards. Plus, an older system may put you at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning along with other problems. A professional HVAC technician will be able to advise you about whether your boiler will continue to be safe to use once it is repaired.

Is My Furnace Failing? 8 Reasons to Say Yes

November 14, 2023

Some furnace failures occur due to age or wear and tear, and others show up in newer models due to a lack of preventative maintenance. You can never plan for a failing furnace. However, you can prepare for it by learning the warning signs. 1. Little to No Heat An obvious sign of a furnace failure is not feeling any heat emitting from your vents. Reduced heat is another sign that your furnace is on the verge of failing. 2. Thermostat Alarms and Warnings In some cases, your thermostat will

Clean Your Heating Unit Before These Four Warning Signs Show Up

October 17, 2023

The heating system operates at its best when it’s clean. As it continues to run, it will collect unwanted particles in the air. It’s essential to clean your system often to keep it running at maximum performance. If you don’t clean your heating system, here’s what will happen. 1. Uneven Heating The pollutants trapped inside the heating unit will decrease airflow. The particles reduce the heat, taking longer to distribute throughout the room. Sometimes, the room is not warm enough because the unit shuts off early. Both situations contribute to uneven heating, and it slows down

What’s the Average Cost of a Residential Water Heater?

September 25, 2023

One of the most daunting aspects of replacing the water heater in your Brunswick, ME, home is likely the cost. Unfortunately, fear of the unknown often causes homeowners to delay these all-important projects. Rather than waiting until your current water heater ruptures or fails, it’s best to explore your options and prepare your budget now. To help you get started, the following is everything you need to know about the average cost of residential water heaters. The National Average and What It Means for You Throughout the nation, the average cost of a new water heater

A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Your Toilet Flushing Mechanism

August 15, 2023

Is your toilet experiencing flushing issues? Our skilled plumbers are here and ready to help! These are some of the steps we will take to fix a faulty toilet flushing mechanism. 1. Diagnosing the Problem Before fixing your toilet, you need to identify the problem. Common issues include a weak flush, a partial flush, or no flush at all. Other common problems are continuous running or complete non-functionality. 2. Replacing the Flapper Valve If the flapper valve is faulty, it’s time to replace it. Turn off the water supply to the toilet

Why Having a Sump Pump in Your Home Is So Essential

July 24, 2023

Having a sump pump in your home is useful for preventing your basement or crawl space from flooding. To help you understand why having a working sump pump is so important, here is a quick overview of how precipitation can lead to flooding and how a sump pump works to prevent it. How Rain and Snowmelt Can Cause Your Home to Flood Any time there is lots of rain or quickly melting snow, much of the water will start soaking into the ground around your home’s foundation. This can eventually lead to the water level

Is a Tankless Water Heater Worth the Switch?

June 14, 2023

Water heaters are available in two forms – tankless and traditional. But is it really worth the effort to switch from a conventional system to a tankless one? Here are some benefits of switching to a tankless system that may help you decide. Energy Efficiency Tankless water heaters are up to 34% more efficient than traditional systems, so switching can save you money on utility bills. They only heat the amount of water you use so that no energy is wasted on heating water that’s not used. Since tankless systems provide hot water on demand, there

4 Major Indoor Air Pollutants

May 12, 2023

Many people are unaware of how severe a problem indoor air pollution can be, but poor indoor air quality can pose serious health risks to people. Understanding how pollutants affect your health and learning how to improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) in your home or workplace are the first steps to breathing cleaner, fresher air. 1. Particulate Matter (PM) Particulate matter includes dust, animal dander, pollen, mold spores, and other tiny particles that can become airborne and enter our lungs when we breathe. To reduce PM levels in your home or office, regularly vacuum

Are Ductless Mini-Splits Worth Their Cost?

April 24, 2023

If you have areas of your Freeport, Minnesota home that are either unserviced or under-serviced by your central HVAC system, installing a ductless mini-split system could be a good solution. A ductless mini-split is also an excellent choice if your home lacks ductwork altogether. Read on to find out why mini-splits are often well-worth their cost to homeowners. Sidestep the Challenges of Ductwork Installation If your home has baseboard heating and no cooling system, installing ductwork is the only way to get central, whole-house air conditioning. Not only is this a costly endeavor, but it’s

4 Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning

March 17, 2023

Duct cleaning is a cost-effective home maintenance project that addresses critical health issues. Schedule duct cleaning services regularly to remove dust, debris, and other contaminants within your air ducts. Here are four top benefits associated with regular duct cleaning. 1. Reduction of Allergens in the Home If you suffer from allergies, keeping your air ducts clean might relieve your symptoms. When your HVAC is running, dust, pollen, and other particles are emitted from the ducts and circulate inside your home, causing you to breathe in these contaminants. Duct cleaning can decrease allergens and make

Kurt J.

Zack was excellent! I had a no Heat situation at one of my apartments in Portland. As a landlord, that’s a bad situation and doghouse came through.

Denise R.

The guy was very nice, explained everything and that I didn't need a plumber!!

Diana G.

Professional service. We had a combustible tank replaced under our mobile home. Josh M and his partner Jessica were polite and knowledgeable. Would recommend

Joline G.

Stan J.

Josh was very professional and knowledgeable. Great job, highly recommend.

Robin R.

Noah, from Doghouse Energy was very good. He was timely, friendly and thorough. He detailed needed repairs and reviewed recommendations for future to ensure longevity and optimal functionality for my heating systems.

Craig H.

Terri S.

Great service !! Noah fab technician

Janis J.

Michael G.

Zack did a great job with the annual cleaning

slipz51

We replaced an old boiler with a high-efficiency gas condensing combi unit. Ian walked me through what they were going to and then went ahead and did it. A minor hiccup or two was sorted. The hot water was back in a little over a day and the system is now fully up and performing as expected. I really feel the time he took to explain how things worked was invaluable to us. It's a new, very different system and we now have confidence that we did the right thing with the right people.

Dan R.

Zac did great job. Very professional. Good communication and addressed concerns.

Daniel B.

Third time using DogHouse for our heating and cooling needs. They never disappoint!

Jesse J.

Noah was great, very transparent and informative! It is the second time he has worked on my heating system and each time I had many questions and he answered all of them with the patience of a professional! Thank you

Elizabeth F.

Noah was professional and informativeI will continue to use Dog House services

R Tobey S.

james M.

Outstanding service and professional. I appreciate your work and taking time to answer my questions.

Richard B.

Our technician Zachary R was very professional and thorough. I am very glad we switched to Dog House Energy a few years ago. We were very satisfied with his detailed diagnosis of the system. we will be using Dog House for annual maintenance of our heating system again, as well as for any additional plumbing needs. Can’t beat them for responsiveness and professionalism!

Phillip M.

Great communication for both the appointment and the work that needs to be done. Nate was fast with the estimates and it details the work they will do. As well as breaking out each job into different estimates to help pick and choose the items based on need and budget. Overall great customer service.

Stanley Nock S.

Josh was exceptional..he explained in detail the work ,risk with regards to replacing a HWTank relief valve on the age of that tank.

Leslie L.

This was my first experience with Doghouse and Noah B. was great. Very thorough and explained everything when I asked. Thanks so much!!!!

Pamela C.

Glad we called Dog House! Outstanding service! Thanks.

Ronan P.

Howard S.

Prompt, personable and efficient.

shauna L.

Zachary is very knowledgeable and helpful. Wants everything to work efficiently without over selling.

Wendy P.

I want to thank Nick and Daniel for their service from walking me through the initial estimate and details of the installation of the heat/ac pump to the completion of the job. Well done from start to finish. Two thumbs up also to the friendly way Dog House answers the phone. They care about their clients!

John U.

Last year Noah noticed the inner firebox liner was developing some cracks… I was prepared this year to have it replaced, however , Noah thought it was probably fine to wait another year. I felt good knowing that Doghouse is honest in their assessment and does not replace items that are still functional.

Sharon S.

Jesse and Jared came to do more plumbing, and I was happy to see they were both pleasant and knowledgeable. Mission accomplished!

Priscilla J.

Thanks Nick W for cleaning our heat pumps and taking the time to answer our questions. Great service.

Sam U.

I had a relatively small job (replacing some leaky valves under sink), and I was very glad they were willing to take on a smaller job like this. Great communication, timely service, friendly and professional. Thanks for getting the job done for me!

Rick W.

Zach was on time, helpful and friendly- did the job in no time .

Terri C.

Zachary was efficient friendly and explained everything needed or recommended.

Paul Z.

I had them replace an old furnace,. I received an email letting me know the technician was on his way. They showed up on time and did an excellent job. JB, Robert, and Travis made sure I understood everything they were doing and they are great to work with. The installation went smooth and they ensured all aspects of the furnace and my heating system were working properly. I was impressed by their professionalism and technical knowledge. I would highly recommend Dog House Energy Services and will be calling them in the future, not only for the yearly cleaning, but for any other problems that might arise.

David K.

Josh was incredible as always.

Alexander W.

Had Zach R. service our furnace today. He was very knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. We needed to have the drain rocks replaced, he explained what they were, why they mattered and had the materials on hand to replace while working on the furnace. Great technician and an incredibly easy experience for us.

Hannah B.

The dog house team was pleasant to work with, and prioritized my plumbing emergency to get me in the books as fast as they could

Sheila H.

Noah did an excellent job, as usual, in giving our heating system its yearly maintenance. He also found a bad thermostat and is facilitating the installation of a new one. We are very satisfied with his service.

Ralph A.

Marc T.

Noah was great! Always reassuring when he is available to come help and service my heating system!

Jessica P.

Couldn’t say enough good things about these guys! Jess and Josh are wonderful. Super knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They have done everything from installing our heat pump/ AC to valve replacements. I can confidently say I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Rachel G.

Josh and Jess are friendly and efficient. I highly recommend!

Chris F.

Wes R.

Zach and Dan did a great job removing our old oil tank. John came in to assist with the heavy lifting. All three were a pleasure to work with. And Kudos to DogHouse for the phone calls, text messages and email communications. Well Done folks!!

Beth Ann N.

Zachary was on time and professional. He answered our questions and attended to items that we were concerned about.

Richard R.

J. P.

Nick just installed heat pumps at our house and, with Ian assisting, did a fantastic job. Not only were they efficient, always on time, thorough and a pleasure to work with, Nick spent a lot of time with us explaining how the system works and setting it up just as we wanted. We highly recommend them!

Iris S.

Josh and Jessica installed my new water heater today. It was a complicated job disconnecting the old water heater which ran off the oil boiler. I trusted Josh when he came to do the estimate, which is why I went forward with Dog House. Jessica and Josh did a fantastic job. Everything was explained to me in detail. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Marsha Steve K.

Jessica and Josh were very friendly, professional and knew exactly what to do. They arrived on time and went right to work. They fixed both of our issues in a very short time. I highly recommend both of them and the Doghouse company.

Rebecca D.

We have had Nick work at our house several times. He is consistently professional, respectful and knowledgeable about his field. We are very confident in the quality of his work and he exhibits a level of professionalism that exceeds expectations.

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