Expert Tips

When your air conditioner in Franklin, Bellingham or surrounding area quits on a sticky July afternoon, the first question that pops into your head usually isn’t “what’s wrong with it?” It’s “how much is this going to cost me?” That’s a completely reasonable thing to want to know before you pick up the phone. At … [Read More]

Few things are more frustrating than an air conditioner that sounds like it’s working but clearly isn’t doing its job. You can hear it running. You can feel air coming out of the vents. And yet your Franklin or Bellingham home is still stuffy and warm. At G&C Plumbing & Heating, this is one of … [Read More]

A Homeowner’s Guide for Franklin, MA Walk into five different Franklin homes on a January morning and you’ll find at least three different ways they’re staying warm. Some have forced-air furnaces pushing heat through vents. Others have radiators quietly doing their thing. A growing number are running heat pumps that pull warmth straight from the … [Read More]

Most homeowners don’t think much about their heating or cooling system until it stops working, usually on the coldest morning of the year or in the middle of an August heat wave. At G&C Plumbing & Heating, we’ve responded to a lot of those calls. And in most cases, the signs were there well before … [Read More]

You’re shopping for a new furnace or air conditioner, and suddenly you’re comparing SEER ratings, AFUE percentages, and trying to figure out if higher numbers are worth the extra cost. The sales materials promise lower bills, but the price difference between a standard system and a high-efficiency one can be substantial. Our Franklin heating and … [Read More]

Hidden water leaks can start quietly behind walls, under floors, or in ceilings and waste water or cause slow, serious damage before you ever notice what’s going on. By the time homeowners in Franklin or Bellingham notice the telltale water stains, warped flooring, or a spike in their water bill, the leak has often been … [Read More]