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Seasonal Tips for Stove and Fireplace Maintenance

Seasonal Tips For Stove & Fireplace Maintenance

As the temperatures begin to drop and we cozy up indoors, fireplaces and stoves become essential for warmth and comfort. To ensure your heating system operates safely and efficiently throughout the winter season, it’s important to give it the care…

5 Reasons to Install a New Fireplace or Stove Before Winter

As the crisp air of autumn sets in, many homeowners are turning their attention to making their homes as cozy and comfortable as possible for the colder months ahead. One home improvement project that can significantly enhance your comfort, save…

WoodMaster Fall Promotion

WOODMASTER FALL PROMOTION Keep your home warm and your wallet happy with a WoodMaster CleanFire Outdoor Wood Furnace this fall! Experience the clean, safe, efficient way to heat your home, business, and beyond. For a limited time, save up to…

Understanding BTUs: The Key to Efficient Home Heating

When it comes to heating your home, understanding British Thermal Units (BTUs) can make a significant difference in comfort and energy efficiency. In this blog post, we’ll explain what BTUs are, how they relate to heating your home, and how…

5 Tips For Your First Grill-Out of the Summer

Sun’s out – Grill’s out! As the warmth of summer approaches, there’s nothing quite like the aroma of sizzling barbecue to set the tone for leisurely days and gatherings with loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master or just…

7 Tips for Storing Wood Pellets

When you burn wood pellets in a pellet stove as a method of home heating, buying pellets in bulk is the best way to make sure you’re stocked up with fuel through the heating season – but this also requires…

Wood Stoves 101: What You Need to Know About Owning and Operating a Wood Burning Stove

There are a lot of benefits to updating or supplementing your home heating system with wood heat. From the cost savings and energy independence to the enchanting crackle and aroma of an ambient wood fire, it’s easy to see why…

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Browse Current Sales & Promotions at Higgins Energy Check back often for updates on current sales, promotions and specials going on in store, including manufacturer promotions and exclusive deals only at Higgins Energy. Browse through the list of all the…

How To Get Your Home Heating Ready for Winter

Summer is an easy time to forget about your home heating. But by mid-summer when the nights start getting shorter, we recommend that you take a moment to consider your fall and winter heating needs, as well as the status…

Highly Efficient Pellet Stoves to Reduce Your Heating Bill

There are many necessary costs that come with owning a home, including your home heating. To keep costs down, millions of homeowners choose to heat their home with a pellet stove. Pellet stoves efficiently burn compressed wood pellets, which are…

Pellet Stoves 101: What You Need to Know About Pellet Stove Operation, Maintenance, and Costs

What Is a Pellet Stove? You may be familiar with the standard methods of heating a house—oil, electricity, and gas heat—but when it comes to burning these as your main source of fuel, things can get a bit pricey. Rather…

About the 2023 Wood and Pellet Home Heater Tax Credit

Effective January 1st, 2023, a new Wood and Pellet Heater Investment Tax Credit came into effect for qualifying purchases completed on or after that date, through December 31, 2032. Found under section 25(C) of the tax code as modified by…

4 Ways to Enjoy Your Fireplace This Holiday Season

The fireplace is the heart of your home, where family and friends gather, but that’s even more true during the holidays. When the weather gets cold and the fire is crackling, some of the best moments of the season happen…

Does Pellet Heat Really Save You Money?

You feel it every time you go to pump gas, buy groceries, order fuel… there are very few markets and products that inflation has not invaded this year. With costs rising and supply chain issues, it’s hard to be certain…

5 Wood Stove Tips for a Warm & Cozy Winter

Cold winter nights can be a pain here in New England. But when the snow is falling and you’ve got the soft glow, crackling embers and comfy heat of a burning wood fire in your wood stove, there’s nothing quite…

Do You Know the Signs of Chimney Damage?

Your fireplace is meant to be a safe, warm, and welcoming retreat inside your home. Fireplaces and wood stoves are designed to contain fires to keep your home both warm and safe. However, the safety of your chimney is just…

The Difference Between a Fireplace and Fireplace Insert

Whether you’re building from scratch or remodeling an existing space, adding a fire can be a daunting challenge. Many people only know that they want their fire space to be the focal point, they want it to fit in with…

5 Things to Consider When Switching to Wood Heat

Wood heat is enchanting. It’s easy to fall in love with the sizzling crackle and aromatic scent of burning wood, especially when it heats your home so efficiently and affordably. Adding a wood stove to your home can be a…

Why Wood Pellet Heat Is Environmentally Friendly

What Makes Pellet Heat Eco-Friendly?

In January 2023, a new federal tax credit was created with the intention of inviting homeowners to switch to sustainable and environmentally friendly heat options. By investing in biomass-fueled heating alternatives, homeowners can save money while being more eco-conscious and…

How to Choose the Right Heat For Your Home

Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a rising rate of homeowners make the switch from oil or electric heat towards more affordable and efficient home heating systems. Wood, Gas, and Pellet stoves and stove inserts have become the choice…

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