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Let Us Winterize Your Seasonal Property

If you need to close up your camp or cottage for winter – let us handle the important details! It’s hard to believe winter is on the doorstep, but frosty mornings will begin in as little as a month from now. If you’ve got a seasonal property in Southern or Central Maine and you need to shut it down for the winter – let 207 Plumbing & Heating take care of that for you! We can handle shutting down and draining the plumbing so you don’t have to worry about frozen pipes. We also take our shutdown services the extra…

8 Reasons NOW is the Time to Service Your Heating System

Don’t get caught with an unexpected expense – NOW is the time to have your heating system inspected and cleaned! If you need any repairs or replacement parts, you want to make sure you’re in good shape in time those cold fall mornings. Maintaining your heating system annually will ensure it’s running safely, efficiently, and help avoid expensive heating repair. Just like our vehicles need regular service to keep running properly, so do heating systems. All heating systems should be serviced annually to inspect all the heating elements, the electrical units, and to replace the filters. Routine, annual inspection and…

Tips for Selecting a New Heating System

There are a few key points to consider when you are faced with choosing a new heating system. Just like Goldilocks – you want to select one that will be just right! A new system needs to fit the size of your house, compliment your space, and be efficient to save on energy costs. Here’s what you need to consider: Cost A new heating system is a big investment, one of the biggest made in a house, so you want to spend your money wisely. You also don’t want to break the bank. While you may not need the Cadillac…

8 Home Heating Mistakes that Spike Your Bill

Worrying about energy efficiency and expensive heating bills? There are actually things homeowners do every day that waste heat and cause costs to go up. Make the most of your spending for heat this winter by avoiding these eight common home heating mistakes: Allowing Cold Air In Most homeowners don’t realize how much heat they may be losing out air leaks and drafty openings. Take some time to go around and check all your doors, windows, exhaust openings and exterior walls for drafts. Don’t forget the basement and attic as well. Unheated and unfinished areas are the worst culprits. Seal,…

Do Heat Pumps Make Sense in Maine?

Heat pumps fall into the “new” technology category in Maine, but the technology originated more than 150 years. They have been providing ultra-efficient heating and cooling in the US for more than 60 years.   According to Efficiency Maine, tens of thousands of heat pumps have been installed in homes and businesses across Maine. They are the most popular heating system choice across all of Efficiency Maine's rebates. While a secondary heating source is recommended, heat pumps operate well down to -22°F outdoor temperature. This makes them realistic as a primary heating source even in Maine. Save up to 50%…