Angell Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! M-F 7-7 Sat 8-5
"Amazing service and a great guy"
Cory B on April 2025
Angell Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you! M-F 7-7 Sat 8-5
"Amazing service and a great guy"
Cory B on April 2025
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!
***WE DO NOT SERVICE HOT WATER** DeSantis heating and cooling is a family owned business. We have 23 years of business and still going strong. We specialize in whole house hvac installs and mini split installs.
"DeSantis heating saved me over 8000 dollars. A previous company told me I needed a new furnace after 15 minutes DeSantis repaired it on the existing furnace costing me 79 dollars."
Gary B on December 2024
***WE DO NOT SERVICE HOT WATER** DeSantis heating and cooling is a family owned business. We have 23 years of business and still going strong. We specialize in whole house hvac installs and mini split installs.
"DeSantis heating saved me over 8000 dollars. A previous company told me I needed a new furnace after 15 minutes DeSantis repaired it on the existing furnace costing me 79 dollars."
Gary B on December 2024
Family owned handyman services. Licensed and fully insured. Quality workmanship. We guarantee it is done right the first time.
"Could not have been a worse experience. Hired to replace door hardware (knobs and hinges). Simple job for anyone. I was told by owner that "they'll make everything perfect ". Expected a few hours...it took two guys four hours by which time I just wanted them out. Checked things as they were working and pointed out multiple problems along the way. English communication was clearly not working. They did not know how to adjust doors by bending hinges (the correct way) and instead pounded on the door jams and sunk visible three-inch screws into one to adjust it. The front door was the worst and needed the doorknob hole enlarged by 1/8 inch. The solution was to use a Sawzall on both the knob and deadbolt holes - I wish I could attach photos here!! Ruined the door. It can never have a standard round knob again because of the hack job. Told owner, scheduled appointment. He didn't show and didn’t respond to texts. Small Claims Court is next to replace the front door. Don’t hire!"
David E on February 2025
Family owned handyman services. Licensed and fully insured. Quality workmanship. We guarantee it is done right the first time.
"Could not have been a worse experience. Hired to replace door hardware (knobs and hinges). Simple job for anyone. I was told by owner that "they'll make everything perfect ". Expected a few hours...it took two guys four hours by which time I just wanted them out. Checked things as they were working and pointed out multiple problems along the way. English communication was clearly not working. They did not know how to adjust doors by bending hinges (the correct way) and instead pounded on the door jams and sunk visible three-inch screws into one to adjust it. The front door was the worst and needed the doorknob hole enlarged by 1/8 inch. The solution was to use a Sawzall on both the knob and deadbolt holes - I wish I could attach photos here!! Ruined the door. It can never have a standard round knob again because of the hack job. Told owner, scheduled appointment. He didn't show and didn’t respond to texts. Small Claims Court is next to replace the front door. Don’t hire!"
David E on February 2025
We are here for all your handyman needs. We cover interior and exterior carpentry work including interior painting and remodeling , minor masonry, electrical and plumbing. We also install appliances and furniture. We also provide Gutter maintenance and yard work including fence repair.
"He did a great job"
January P on December 2024
We are here for all your handyman needs. We cover interior and exterior carpentry work including interior painting and remodeling , minor masonry, electrical and plumbing. We also install appliances and furniture. We also provide Gutter maintenance and yard work including fence repair.
"He did a great job"
January P on December 2024
Owned and operated by Ryan Busby in Alfred, Maine, Busby Home Services is dedicated to keeping your house looking and functioning great. I pride myself on clear communication, attention to detail, and caring for your home like it was my own. I will ensure your task is done with care in a timely manner. Don’t risk damage to your home or injury to yourself trying to DIY. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a clean, well-maintained home!
"Ryan did excellent work! He is meticulous in his approach to his work, diligently paying attention to details. He is an excellent craftsman and a great individual! He presents as highly professional and genuine!"
Carole S on April 2025
Owned and operated by Ryan Busby in Alfred, Maine, Busby Home Services is dedicated to keeping your house looking and functioning great. I pride myself on clear communication, attention to detail, and caring for your home like it was my own. I will ensure your task is done with care in a timely manner. Don’t risk damage to your home or injury to yourself trying to DIY. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a clean, well-maintained home!
"Ryan did excellent work! He is meticulous in his approach to his work, diligently paying attention to details. He is an excellent craftsman and a great individual! He presents as highly professional and genuine!"
Carole S on April 2025
As a Veteran owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. With attention to detail and a great work ethic your project is in good hands. We work with you to make sure the end result meets your needs. Our work is done with integrity, and it will show in the completion of your project. We are an Efficiency Maine Registered Contractor and are also a contractor for the NEIF. We install heat pumps low temp or standard temp applications. We use manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Gree or Daikin. These systems can provide low temp heating options down to -22 degrees! We provide installations of Hybrid Water Heaters, Gas and or Oil fired boiler replacements. We also offer Warm air furnace replacements and central ac replacements. Anything hvac/r related we can do. With over 23 years in the field residential/commercial our techs can handle any project. Give us a call at 207-849-0238 or check out our website freedomairhvacr.com to schedule a free estimate today!
"Diagnosed the problem and repaired in a timely manner"
Jim H on July 2024
As a Veteran owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. With attention to detail and a great work ethic your project is in good hands. We work with you to make sure the end result meets your needs. Our work is done with integrity, and it will show in the completion of your project. We are an Efficiency Maine Registered Contractor and are also a contractor for the NEIF. We install heat pumps low temp or standard temp applications. We use manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Gree or Daikin. These systems can provide low temp heating options down to -22 degrees! We provide installations of Hybrid Water Heaters, Gas and or Oil fired boiler replacements. We also offer Warm air furnace replacements and central ac replacements. Anything hvac/r related we can do. With over 23 years in the field residential/commercial our techs can handle any project. Give us a call at 207-849-0238 or check out our website freedomairhvacr.com to schedule a free estimate today!
"Diagnosed the problem and repaired in a timely manner"
Jim H on July 2024
Family-owned and operated propane and fuel oil delivery and service company with a 90-year history serving New Hampshire, Northern MA and Southern ME. Our friendly, simple and safe fuel delivery and service programs keep our customers warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Automatic delivery, easy billing, and maintenance plans make it easy to keep your tank full and your equipment in tip-top shape. A one-stop shop, in addition to fuel we also offer equipment sales and service, installation, and electrician services. Best of all, we show up to work every day with a SMILE on our face! Giving to the community is also very important to us. We support local Fire and Police Departments, libraries, youth leagues and fraternal organizations from various towns. We are continually working to be a “cut above the rest.” We hope this makes a difference to you and your community.
"We recently switched our provider of propane to Palmer Gas & Oil and have been extremely happy with the process. Both Michelle and Kim were great on the phone, setting up our account, determining our needs, scheduling our installation and answering our questions. During our site survey it was clear that Michelle was quite experienced and made the next steps easy. The removal of our old tanks and installation of new ones went just as planned. Rick R and Nate arrived right on time and greeted us with a smile. After checking all of our gas operated appliances to be sure they worked properly, we sat down and talked with Rick about safety. While we’ve had propane for a number of years we weren’t aware of several things that he told us about. We just purchased a gas detector, something we hadn’t heard of before. It’s a great feeling to know that we made the right choice switching to Palmer and look forward to a long and pleasant relationship with the company."
Karen R on March 2025
Family-owned and operated propane and fuel oil delivery and service company with a 90-year history serving New Hampshire, Northern MA and Southern ME. Our friendly, simple and safe fuel delivery and service programs keep our customers warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Automatic delivery, easy billing, and maintenance plans make it easy to keep your tank full and your equipment in tip-top shape. A one-stop shop, in addition to fuel we also offer equipment sales and service, installation, and electrician services. Best of all, we show up to work every day with a SMILE on our face! Giving to the community is also very important to us. We support local Fire and Police Departments, libraries, youth leagues and fraternal organizations from various towns. We are continually working to be a “cut above the rest.” We hope this makes a difference to you and your community.
"We recently switched our provider of propane to Palmer Gas & Oil and have been extremely happy with the process. Both Michelle and Kim were great on the phone, setting up our account, determining our needs, scheduling our installation and answering our questions. During our site survey it was clear that Michelle was quite experienced and made the next steps easy. The removal of our old tanks and installation of new ones went just as planned. Rick R and Nate arrived right on time and greeted us with a smile. After checking all of our gas operated appliances to be sure they worked properly, we sat down and talked with Rick about safety. While we’ve had propane for a number of years we weren’t aware of several things that he told us about. We just purchased a gas detector, something we hadn’t heard of before. It’s a great feeling to know that we made the right choice switching to Palmer and look forward to a long and pleasant relationship with the company."
Karen R on March 2025
RM Contracting provides customers with quality products and services with a wide variety of ideas to save on money and products and services to each job at hand .
"Always goes well. Rich takes it upon himself to do the right thing(s)."
Mike . on September 2023
RM Contracting provides customers with quality products and services with a wide variety of ideas to save on money and products and services to each job at hand .
"Always goes well. Rich takes it upon himself to do the right thing(s)."
Mike . on September 2023
We specialize in handyman services, remodeling, hauling, demolition, home repairs, home improvements, and much more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
We specialize in handyman services, remodeling, hauling, demolition, home repairs, home improvements, and much more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
It's often worth replacing your old thermostat with a newer model that can enhance your home's comfort and energy efficiency. Upgrading to a programmable or smart thermostat can save you up to $200 per year on energy bills. Plus, smart thermostats offer convenient features like remote control and learning capabilities, making your home more comfortable and easier to manage.
Signs of a bad thermostat include your HVAC system not turning on when it's supposed to or failing to reach the desired temperature. If the thermostat's display is blank or not functioning properly, it could be malfunctioning. Another indicator is the HVAC system running continuously without shutting off or cycling on and off too frequently. You might also notice uneven temperatures throughout your home, with some rooms being too warm or too cold. These issues suggest that the thermostat is failing and may need repair or replacement to ensure your HVAC system operates efficiently.
A thermostat should last between 10 to 20 years, depending on its quality and how well it's maintained. Over time, dust, wiring issues, and general wear can affect its performance. Even if a thermostat is still functioning after 10 years, you might choose to replace it to take advantage of newer energy-saving technologies and smart home integrations. Upgrading to a modern thermostat can improve efficiency, offer more control over your home's climate, and potentially lower energy bills.
The number of thermostats you need depends on your home's size, layout, and heating and cooling zones. In a standard single-zone HVAC system, one thermostat controls the temperature for the entire home. However, larger homes or those with multiple floors might benefit from multiple thermostats linked to a multi-zone HVAC system. This setup can offer better comfort and energy efficiency: It lets you customize the temperature in different areas, so you're only heating or cooling the spaces you're using.
Replacing a thermostat typically takes a professional technician about one to two hours to complete. If you're swapping out an existing thermostat for a similar model with compatible wiring, the process can be done in less than an hour. However, installing a new thermostat that requires additional wiring, such as a smart thermostat, or moving the thermostat to a new location can extend the time to two hours or more. Complex installations may also involve cutting into drywall or integrating with other home systems, which can add to the duration.
There are a few things that can cause your home thermostat to fail. The most simple one is age and cleanliness. Dirt, grease, dust, and other small particles can clog sensors and cause malfunctions in readings. You may also have a failing power supply and loose connections, and the simplest cause is that it isn't installed in the right place in your home so it can't properly sense air temperature. Repairing a thermostat costs around $210.