Living in Maine I’m sure we are all aware how unpleasant of an experience it would be to discover that your heating system wasn’t working all of sudden. The truth is that heating systems are complex and have a lot of moving parts, which means there could be a number of different reasons why it stopped working. Even though these systems are very complex, there are a couple quick checks that you can do to try and figure out what might be going on. Or at least help you rule out some of the most likely culprits.

The first thing I would recommend checking is your thermostat, your heating system could be working file, but it is your thermostat to blame. Your thermostat is the center of your heating system, is it what tells your heating system it needs to turn on, and how long it needs to stay running. If your heating system isn’t turning on, doesn’t stay on or is blowing cold air, give these trouble-shooting tips a try before calling your repair company:

• Double check to make sure that the thermostat is set to heat and not cool. This can often get switched around during cleaning, children and many other unpredictable circumstances.
• Make sure that the thermostat is auto and not just on.
• Double check that the thermostat fan is set to auto and not on.
• Turn the thermostat up by 5 degrees to make sure it kicks on.
• If applicable, replace the batteries.
• If it is a programmable thermostat, double check the programmed settings. Ensure that the date and time are correct to make sure it isn’t turning off due to timer settings.
• Open the thermostat’s front panel and gently blow out any dust buildup.
• Is your thermostat old? It might just be time to replace the thermostat.

It may seem silly, but it does happen. Double check to make sure that your heating system is turned on. Make sure that your emergency switch hasn’t accidentally turned off as well. Anything great thing to check is the electrical panel. The next thing I would move on to checking would be the filter. If you have a heating system that is forced hot air, a dirty filter could be the culprit. Having a dirty air filter is much like putting a blanket over your face and trying to breathe normally. Having a dirty filter can cause a number of different problems for your heating system. A clogged air filter will force your furnace to work harder. An over worked furnace will overheat the heat exchanger, forcing your furnace to shut off automatically. It is recommended that you check your air filter every one to three months. Always remember to turn off your furnace and set your thermostat to off before attempting to change the filter.

Like mentioned before, heating systems are complex and there are number of different types of systems. A forced hot water boiler is more complex than your standard forced air furnace heating system, it has many more parts. The introduction of water as the heating source naturally involves all types of plumbing related science that isn’t for the inexperienced. Most heating issues when it comes to a forced hot water systems, if you have checked the items above and it is still not working, please leave it to the professionals.

I hope these tips were helpful, but if you’ve checked the things above and you’re still having issues with your heating system, call a professional! If it has come to this point, you’re in luck that 207 Plumbing and Heating repairs all types of heating systems, from hot air furnaces, forced hot water boilers and heat pumps. They are here to help you every step of the way. Don’t spend a night in the cold, call 207 Plumbing & Heating today!

Do you love your home? Most of us do, but we also see ways that it could be improved. If one of your issues with your home is that you think you need more space, an addition might be the right solution for you. No matter what time of space you need more of, Nautilus Construction are experts in their field and can help design an addition that fits your needs.

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Whether you need another bedroom, bathroom, home office or just expand on your common living spaces, an addition might be just the right option. Luckily for you there is a knowledgeable, trustworthy construction company that can help, Nautilus Construction. They will help you work through all the design decisions and layout the whole process for you. They will not leave you out of the process or wondering what’s happening. They work hard to keep their clients in the loop and in their budget. If you’re looking to add some extra space to your home, call Nautilus Construction and ask them about additions.

Fire safety is not something to take lightly, no matter if it involves your home or your business. Luckily for you there are commercial fire system experts that can help, Maine Fire and Security. This commercial fire system company takes their job very seriously and have the products and skills to install, design and service all types of commercial fire systems.

They have a very experienced, knowledgeable and licensed team of technicians. They are low energy licensed, as well as NICET and IMSA certified. Fire is nothing to joke about or to take lightly, put your business’s safety and security in the hands of Maine Fire and Security. Don’t let another day go by where you assets are not protected by a commercial fire systems.

Have you found yourself lost in a pile of paperwork with sensitive information that you want to get rid of but want to make sure it’s done in a secure manor? You’re in luck, the junk removal professionals at Casco Bay Cleanout also offer confidential destruction services.

They are a fully bonded company that promises your information will not get into the wrong hands, the sensitive material will go straight into the incinerator. Casco Bay Cleanout is a company that you can depend on to take care of your confidential information that right way. If you’re looking to get rid of material that contains personal, sensitive information, call Casco Bay Cleanout today for a free quote on their confidential destruction services!

Talking about elderly care can be overwhelming and scary when it concerns someone you love or care about dearly. Even though there are some great live in facilities, sometimes you want your special someone to stay in the comfort of their own home. Taking the time out of your busy life, although it might be what you’d prefer to do, isn’t always doable. That’s why I’m glad there are companies out there like Arcadia New England who specialize in in home elderly care.

When you hire a company like Arcadia New England you can be rest assured that not only will your loved one be taken care of, they will also receive personal care and companionship. This particular company has the experience and knowledge to help out in a number of different situations. Depending on what your loved ones situation is they can meet their needs. They can help out with rehabilitation and medical care, complete care, end of life comfort, everyday things like dressing and bathing, cooking and serving nutritious meals, light housecleaning and so much more!

If you’re looking for the right company to provide elderly care to someone in your life, reach out to Arcadia New England and talk to them about their in home elderly care services. Don’t be afraid to interview them and figure out if it is the right fit for you and your loved one. Their caring staff would more then happy to sit down and talk with you and your loved one, answer all your questions and determine if it would be a good fit.

The holiday season is fast approaching, and I don’t know about you but I prefer to get a head start on planning. Whether you’re planning a family holiday part or your holiday office party, it’s time to get your plans for entertainment wrapped up. If you’re looking for something different and entertaining for your holiday office parties, hire a talented, magical magician!

Phil Smith has years of experience dazzling and entertaining party goers. Make you party memorable by hiring a holiday office parties magician. Phil has mastered the art of “strolling miracles”, this allows him to roam the office party, stunning and amazing all attendees with sophisticated slight of hand. This style of holiday party entertainment allows your attendees to be part of the show and not just watchers or an idle by stander. He has perfected his art of reading a crowd, allowing him to approach only the people to seem intrigued and not making anyone feel uncomfortable.

No matter the size of your holiday party, this magician has experience working with crowds of all sizes. If you’re looking for a way to make your next holiday party memorable or even more entertaining, hire this holiday office parties magician. Don’t wait too long or he may not be available, contact him today and book him for this year’s holiday party!

We may not like it, but summer is coming to an end and winter is just around the corner. With winter coming you may be thinking about turning on the heat which can bring along a number of different things. You may be starting to think about having your heating system serviced, cleaned, repaired or maybe you’re even thinking about having a new system installed.

Lucky for you there are heating systems professionals that can help with all the above and more! 207 Plumbing and Heating professionals have the experience and knowledge to handle new heating system installations, furnace maintenance and repair, boiler maintenance and repair, heat pump maintenance and repair and so much more. They also offer worry free maintenance and service agreements that will keep your system running at peak efficiency. If you’re interested in removing the worry of heating system maintenance off your list, contact 207 Plumbing and Heating today and chat with them about your needs.

As mentioned they also handle new heating system installations, including new HVAC system installations. If you’re looking to talk with someone about switching your heating system to a more eco friendly, cost efficient heating systems, 207 Plumbing and Heating is your company! Don’t wait until you’re in the middle of winter, contact these heating system professionals today to talk about your options.

If you’re in an industry that attends trade shows regularly, you may find it harder and harder to catch the attention of the attendees. Coming up with different and unique products, videos, posters and other attention grabbers can get harder each time. If you find yourself in this situation, you’re in luck, hire a magician!

It may seem weird but it will most certainly will grab the attention of people walking by your booth. Phil Smith is an experienced trade show magician, who knows how to work your message and promotional products into his tricks. Having this experienced, dazzling magician on your side at the next trade show can have a number of effects. Having Phil Smith from Abracadabra Productions will create a buzz about your company, he will draw in a crowd and engage the audience. He also will dazzle people and keep them at your booth longer, while, most importantly, delivering your specific marketing message.

Next time you have a trade show coming up, take a step outside the box and hire Phil Smith to dazzle and amaze your potential clients and customers. Phil has years of experience working with businesses at a number of trade shows, wowing and engaging crowds. Hire the best trade show magician in town for your next trade show!

It’s the time of year where you start to clean up the yard or do any sort of outdoor projects around your home or business. I have found that one of the most annoying thing about doing projects around the home, can be getting rid of the debris or waste that was created. I was thrilled to find out that there’s a company that will take care of my debris and waste disposal! Dirt Direct can make your life so much easier, eliminating trips to the dump or having to rent a truck. Make more time to work on your projects and have Dirt Direct take care of your debris and waste removal needs.

They can handle a number of yard debris, and construction waste. They can take care of any sort of junk, debris from building demolition, concrete, brush, soil and even stumps! There is not job that is too big or too small for these debris and waste disposal professionals. Whether you’re a home owner or a business owner, Dirt Direct can make your life easier and five you more time to spend on your work or home projects. Save yourself the hassle of loading a vehicle, driving to the dump, dealing with sorting your waste, paying for the debris disposal and all the other hassles that come with it.

I don’t know about you but when it comes to audio and video set up and technology I am completely lost. Luckily for me there are some local professionals I can call, Downeast Audio Video. They offer a number of services from tv wall mounting, custom home theater installation, wifi installation and 2 channel audio.

I guess I would best describe 2 channel audio as there are two different tracks layered over one another, split into the left speaker and the right speaker. They have access to a number of amplifiers, preamplifiers, tower speakers, turntables, CD players, network streaming components, high end cables, power conditioners and furniture specifically designed for audio systems. Don’t spend another weekend scratching your head trying to wire your own home theater system. Give this amazing professionals a call and schedule a consultation today.