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The 4-way reversing valve in your heat pump works harder than almost any other component, especially when Maine’s weather shifts between winter and spring in a single day. At Edge Energy, we often see systems stuck in heating mode on a warm afternoon or trapped in cooling when temperatures drop overnight. This valve switches daily, […]

Long wait times during summer heatwaves leave many homeowners stressed and stuck with failing systems. The secret to avoiding this chaos lies in the Shoulder Season Strategy—using March for HVAC upgrades. In this month, technicians have more availability for complex installations, and rebates HVAC manufacturers offer make it the smartest timing for replacements. Keep reading […]

Maine’s mud season turns your basement into a damp, musty trap that’s hard to ignore. That familiar “Maine basement humidity” seeps in as snow melts and the ground saturates, bringing unwelcome smells and risks. Using a whole-home dehumidifier or running your heat pump in Dry Mode can stop mold before spring rains make things worse. […]

Your thermostat says 70°F, but everyone’s bundled up in sweaters. That mismatch isn’t just annoying—it often points to sensor drift caused by dust buildup during winter’s long run. This dust can fool your thermostat into short-cycling, throwing off your home heating. Let’s walk through a simple DIY thermometer test to check your thermostat calibration and […]

March in Maine flips the thermostat like a switch, with nights near 20°F and days jumping to 50°F. You’re stuck guessing when to run your heat pump or switch to oil and propane backup, wasting money and comfort. This guide reveals the Economic Balance Point—the exact temperature where your boiler saves more—and shows how to […]

Your home in February feels like a desert—dry skin cracks, nosebleeds surprise you, and every touch sparks static shocks. That’s because heating cold winter air steals its moisture, leaving your space parched. While many homeowners struggle through the season, the team at Edge Energy knows that comfort shouldn’t be seasonal. Portable humidifiers barely scratch the […]