Get Your Home Ready for Spring: Make Your Home Energy Efficient
"Spring has sprung"...as they say. For many, this means great weather and finally being able to be outdoors more. For others, spring is the time of year for cleaning and home
The Three Most Important Things To Make Your Home More Comfortable
One of the most expensive aspects of being a homeowner is spending money heating and cooling your home. It can sometimes be a grind and trying to find that
Home Insulation FAQ’s
Q: What type of insulation do I need? A: The type of insulation you need actually depends on where it needs to be installed, what R-values are required, and your
Ductless Mini Splits: A Maintenance Checklist for Efficiency
When traditional ductwork is not an ideal choice for your home or business, Connecticut Retrofit can install a ductless mini split instead. The advantages of a ductless system include an inexpensive
How Much Does A Ductless Mini Split System Cost?
Are you looking for a quiet, efficient heating and air conditioning solution for your home, that can severely reduce your energy costs and quickly pay for itself? Then you'll want to
Ductless Mini-Splits – Your Highest-Efficiency Heating & Cooling System
A mini-split air conditioning system, also called a ductless mini split system, is a smart alternative for uncomfortable homes where traditional cooling and heating systems aren’t getting the job done.
Ice Dam Repairs
ICE DAMS: Call Connecticut Retrofit An Ice Dam is a hump of ice that forms at the edge of a roof under certain wintertime conditions. An ice dam can damage
Investing In An Energy Efficient Retrofit Of Your Home
Residential and commercial buildings consume over 40 percent of the overall energy usage in the United States. These buildings represent a big opportunity to reduce our nation’s overall energy usage as
Top 5 Questions About Ductless Air Conditioners – Answered!
So, you’re looking to cool a room (or two...or three) in your Connecticut or Rhode Island home, but you don’t want to mess with installing extra ductwork to cool them. Or
What is Indoor Air Quality? How Can I Make My Home Healthier and Safer for My Family?
When we think of air pollution, we usually think of the outside air, such as smog, ozone, or heavy haze, especially in summer. The fact is, the air we breathe
Energy Costs and Your Home
Learning how to save energy can help you save money, and in the long run increase the total efficiency of your home as a whole. With energy saving techniques, you
What is Energy Efficiency?
Energy costs keep rising, but homeowners still need the same things that take energy — washing machines, electric lights, heat in the winter and cooling in the summer. There are two
How Ductless AC Works
MAXIMIZE YOUR COMFORTThere are many ways to configure this modern and versatile system for all your comfort needs. Highly efficient and effective, a ductless system is the ideal primary heating
5 Places To Consider Adding Extra Insulation In Your Home
When you live in the Northeast, you learn that home insulation is a very important part of your home. Not only can it keep your home at a comfortable,
Why Is Attic Insulation So Important?
Homeowners should already be well aware of the fact that heat within a home flows from the warmer areas to the cooler ones. If an attic is not properly
Reasons Why You Should Insulate An Old Home
There are many reasons why you should insulate an old house. A lot of houses before the 1960s do not have any kind of insulation. The reason is that
The Difference Between Fiberglass And Spray Foam Insulation
When choosing insulation for your home there are a couple of different choices for your home. There are certain advantages to choosing the right insulation for your house. The
Adding Attic Insulation Will Make Your Home More Comfortable
Did you notice you had a draft home with the recent weather? Did you know with a draft home you are costing yourself hundreds of dollars a year? By
What Is R Value?
R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, or the ability to prevent the transfer of heat. The larger the number, the harder that insulation is working at preventing heat conduction.
Is a Heat Pump Better then a Air Conditioner in CT?
First off, an AC and a heat pump are pretty much the same thing. Their only difference is that heat pumps can provide heating while air conditioners can’t. Because AC’s
Ductless AC Mini-Split Systems – CT Retrofit Sales and Installation
At Connecticut Retrofit, we are true believers in the efficiency of ductless mini-split air conditioning systems. With air conditioning as one of the fastest growing markets within the HVAC industry