How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

How a Whole-House Humidifier Keeps You Healthy

April 15, 2025

There are many advantages to adding a whole-house humidifier to your Massachusetts home. Adding a humidifier can increase the comfort level in your home and lower your annual energy expenses. Proper humidity levels can allow you to maintain indoor comfort levels at a lower temperature which uses less energy for heating.

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The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

The Basics of Winter Indoor Air Quality

March 14, 2025

In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Massachusetts, creating some significant health problems. At Northstar Heating and Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.

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Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Photo of a person holding a jar of coins labeled "Savings".

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

February 14, 2025

Want to heat and cool your Harwich home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

January 17, 2025

One reason Massachusetts homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

December 20, 2024

Our highly trained HVAC professionals are here to explain things in more depth and lend a hand with any furnace issue that arises.

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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

November 15, 2024

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Harwich encounter problems with their home’s heating system.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall? Grandmother and granddaughter hugging and laughing in a kitchen.

Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

October 15, 2024

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Chatham home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

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Air Duct Cleaning

September 16, 2024

As time ticks on, a thick layer of dust naturally accumulates on the inside of your ductwork. Your air conditioner might be in jeopardy if you let your ducts become ridden with dust bunnies. Additionally, harmful airborne irritants like mildew and mold or pest droppings can diminish indoor air quality (IAQ).

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3 Signs Its Time For A New AC. Whole family are sitting on the front of fans in t heir home.

3 Signs It’s Time for a New AC

August 15, 2024

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

July 17, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Massachusetts home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold. 

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