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Seeing your heat pump covered in a thick layer of ice during a Maine Nor’easter can spark serious panic. But at Edge Energy we tell our customers: don’t panic just yet. Not all ice means trouble—sometimes it’s just the heat pump defrost cycle doing its job. The challenge for Maine homeowners is knowing when that […]

That third heating oil or propane delivery hits your wallet harder than you expected. Many Mainers don’t realize their heat pump should switch to backup heating once temperatures drop below a certain point—the switchover point. At Edge Energy, we help homeowners navigate these technical thresholds to ensure their systems aren’t just running, but running efficiently. […]

Your Maine heat pump stops, steams up, and even makes buzzing noises just when you need it most. That sudden pause sparks worry—did your costly system just quit on you during the cold snap? If you purchased your high-performance system through a reliable provider like Edge Energy, you can rest easy. The truth lies in […]

Your furnace seems to run non-stop when the temperature dips to −20°F, but that doesn’t mean it’s broken. Most heating systems are designed for average cold, not the deep freeze Maine faces some days. Understanding system sizing—a core consideration for specialists like Edge Energy—can calm your worries about boiler running constantly and help you see […]

When your fuel line freezes, your home’s heat stops—fast. In Maine’s bitter cold, condensation and freezing temperatures can cause serious trouble for anyone with oil or propane heating. Edge Energy, a trusted provider of comprehensive home energy solutions, recommends taking proactive steps to prevent fuel line freeze. You can achieve this by checking line pitch, […]

Lowering your thermostat during a Maine cold snap might feel like the smart move, but it can actually hike your heating bill. When the temperature drops too low, your furnace works extra hard to bring your home back to a comfy level, using more energy than you’d expect. Edge Energy professionals often advise customers that […]