Investing In An Energy Efficient Retrofit Of Your Home
Residential and commercial buildings consume over 40 percent of the overall energy usage in the United States. These buildings represent a big opportunity to reduce our nation’s overall energy usage as
Top 5 Questions About Ductless Air Conditioners – Answered!
So, you’re looking to cool a room (or two...or three) in your Connecticut or Rhode Island home, but you don’t want to mess with installing extra ductwork to cool them. Or
What is Indoor Air Quality? How Can I Make My Home Healthier and Safer for My Family?
When we think of air pollution, we usually think of the outside air, such as smog, ozone, or heavy haze, especially in summer. The fact is, the air we breathe
Energy Costs and Your Home
Learning how to save energy can help you save money, and in the long run increase the total efficiency of your home as a whole. With energy saving techniques, you
What is Energy Efficiency?
Energy costs keep rising, but homeowners still need the same things that take energy — washing machines, electric lights, heat in the winter and cooling in the summer. There are two
How Ductless AC Works
MAXIMIZE YOUR COMFORTThere are many ways to configure this modern and versatile system for all your comfort needs. Highly efficient and effective, a ductless system is the ideal primary heating
5 Places To Consider Adding Extra Insulation In Your Home
When you live in the Northeast, you learn that home insulation is a very important part of your home. Not only can it keep your home at a comfortable,
Why Is Attic Insulation So Important?
Homeowners should already be well aware of the fact that heat within a home flows from the warmer areas to the cooler ones. If an attic is not properly
Reasons Why You Should Insulate An Old Home
There are many reasons why you should insulate an old house. A lot of houses before the 1960s do not have any kind of insulation. The reason is that
The Difference Between Fiberglass And Spray Foam Insulation
When choosing insulation for your home there are a couple of different choices for your home. There are certain advantages to choosing the right insulation for your house. The
Adding Attic Insulation Will Make Your Home More Comfortable
Did you notice you had a draft home with the recent weather? Did you know with a draft home you are costing yourself hundreds of dollars a year? By
What Is R Value?
R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, or the ability to prevent the transfer of heat. The larger the number, the harder that insulation is working at preventing heat conduction.
Is a Heat Pump Better then a Air Conditioner in CT?
First off, an AC and a heat pump are pretty much the same thing. Their only difference is that heat pumps can provide heating while air conditioners can’t. Because AC’s
Ductless AC Mini-Split Systems – CT Retrofit Sales and Installation
At Connecticut Retrofit, we are true believers in the efficiency of ductless mini-split air conditioning systems. With air conditioning as one of the fastest growing markets within the HVAC industry
How Do Ductless Air Conditioners Work?
A ductless mini-split air conditioner works like a regular central air conditioner but without the ducts. How’s that possible? The indoor unit blows warm air from your home over
Installing AC In An Older Home?
If you live in an older home with boiler heating and no ductwork, you may be under the impression that air conditioning is not feasible. This is one occasion where
Reasons To Do Your Home Improvement Project NOW!
Not looking forward to winter? It happens to the best of us. Driving to and from work in the dark hardly motivates you to tackle big projects. The cold weather
Dead Outlet? Here’s What to Do About It
Tired of fighting with an outlet that can’t seem to keep its act together? We understand how frustrating that can be! Today the experts at Santor Electrical Contractors are here
Insurance Restoration Professionals
Does your home have water damage? We are insurance restoration contractors. We can handle your job from start to finish. Water damage at your home can cause extensive damage and
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Excavation Contractor
Why You Should Hire a Professional Excavation Contractor Excavation services should always be done by professional, certified excavation contractor. You deserve the very best service when it comes to the
Deck or Patio?
At Graf Enterprise, we are often asked by clients if they would be better off with a patio or a deck. There isn’t a definitive answer as to which is