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Your living room feels like a cozy 80 degrees, but the bedrooms at the back of your house are freezing cold. That’s the wood stove heat circulation tug-of-war messing with your HVAC thermostat placement. At Edge Energy, we often see Maine homeowners struggling to strike the right balance between the charm of a wood fire […]

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. […]

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, […]

When your heat pump starts freezing over or letting off steam in the deep cold, it’s easy to panic. But that chilly fog and ice buildup? It’s just your unit running its heat pump defrost cycle—a crucial step to keep things working right. Knowing when this is normal heat pump operation and when it signals […]

When Maine temperatures plunge below zero, your ductless mini-split may struggle to keep up. Many homeowners worry their system won’t deliver enough warmth during these harsh spells. This guide breaks down mini-split winter maintenance steps you can take to boost ductless mini-split performance and keep your home cozy no matter how cold it gets outside. […]