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Self-care is a big buzzword right now, but contrary to popular perception, self-care isn’t just going to the spa or taking a decadent vacation. Turning your home into a nurturing space is also a form of self-care, and your HVAC equipment plays a significant role in that process. At N.E.T.R., Inc., we love the individualized comfort created by electric heat pumps, and we want to share the advantages of these systems with you.

Check out the eight ways that a mini-split can provide individualized comfort and self-care in your home.

As winter approaches and homeowners across the nation are preparing for temperatures to plummet, it’s time to make sure your HVAC system is up to the task. Our checklist below is a great place to get started.

If you already own a heat pump, congratulations! You’ve already taken an important step towards clean, energy-efficient home heating and cooling. But now is the time to learn how to maximize your system’s efficiency and reduce your electric bills.

Here are some practical and effective ways to stretch the cost of your heat pump in winter and how N.E.T.R., Inc. can help you get reliable and affordable heating when you need it most.

A storm strikes, and the next thing you know, your home has no power. That can be cold, dark, and miserable, but it’s even worse in many situations. For instance, if you work from home, you lose money during outages. If you have health conditions, you may not be able to run critical care equipment. So, how do you stay online during power outages?

Two of the biggest solutions in the Northeast right now are solar batteries and generators. Wondering which approach is best for your home? Here’s a breakdown of the similarities and differences to help you decide.

HVAC equipment is expensive. Like your roof, wiring, and plumbing, it’s one of the most expensive components of your home and one of the most critical. Luckily, there are easy steps you can take to protect this investment and extend the life of your HVAC equipment.

As you’ll see below, this journey starts before you even buy your equipment, but if you already have a system in place, there are still strategies you can use. Check out the following:

The average American spends 90% of their time inside. This means that you are constantly breathing and re-breathing the air inside your home or workplace. If you don’t have a good air filtration system, you will end up inhaling unhealthy air.

Wondering if you should invest in a new air filtration system? Thinking about upgrading your filters? Curious why you should change your HVAC filters more often? Then, check out the following reasons why it’s important to improve your indoor air quality.

People make all kinds of statements about the weather. “Summers are hotter.” “Winters are snowier.” “It wasn’t like this when I was a kid.” But speculation can only take you so far.

Wondering what’s really happening with the weather in Boston and throughout the rest of the Northeast? Then, check out the following facts.

When people talk about mini splits, they tend to focus on ductless designs, but this isn’t the only option. You can get either ducted or ductless air source heat pumps. They both use the same energy-efficient technology, but one option has ducts while the other doesn’t.

To help you learn more about the differences, we put together this guide. Keep reading to learn more or contact us directly.

Fall and winter are tough in terms of household costs. Heating your home as the Northeast gets colder can get expensive and if you live in an older home without good insulation, this can become a big problem. Holiday decor, cooking meals in the oven, and other popular seasonal activities can also put a strain on your wallet.

Fortunately, we’ve got some helpful hacks in store. Keep reading to get tips on saving energy and keeping your home heating comfortable and efficient throughout the season.

When you install a mini split, you get to split your home into zones. Each zone has its own thermostat, allowing you to customize comfort in different parts of your home. Zones also help to boost efficiency because you don’t have to heat and cool spaces that aren’t in use.

So, how many zones do you need? The right answer varies based on your home, your personal preferences, and your budget. If you want to find out the optimal number of zones for your home, contact us today — we’ll send out a comfort consultant to help you design a system.

Otherwise, check out the following elements that affect the number of ductless zones in your home.