Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter

During the cold days in the winter season here in CT, you may be inclined to spend a lot of your time in your home. Winters in Connecticut are commonly considered very cold and with COVID still in full swing you may be interested in learning how to lower your heating bill. It snows pretty…

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What is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio or SEER?

SEER Energy Guide

You may come across the term SEER when reading up on HVAC equipment and wonder what it means. This rating stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This ratio will reflect the cooling output of the air conditioner during the typical cooling season which will be divided by the energy in watt-hours. This ratio is calculated…

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Why We Work with Navien

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One of the most popular brands that we carry and install here at Highwood Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is Navien. Navien is famous for tankless water heaters, wall-hung boilers, and combi-boilers. This company can be considered as one of the best boiler and water heater providers in North America.Since 2006, Navien has already become one of…

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Can I Install a Mini Split Ductless Myself ?

old ac unit for replacement

The mini-split ductless air conditioner is one of the most popular HVAC units on the market in recent years and will continue this trend into 2021. These units are popular for their easy use and low cost. If you are interested in installing this unit in your home by yourself, you may want to continue…

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