HVAC in Essex

Essex at a glance

The Town of Essex has 21,216 people and stretches to Lake Erie. It was formed on April 1, 1999 from the former towns of Essex and Harrow and the townships of Colchester North and Colchester South.

What that means for your heating

Essex includes Essex Centre, Harrow, Colchester and many small lakeside communities, so homes range from town houses on gas to rural homes on propane. Make sure your system suits your fuel; see furnace replacement. Lakeside cottages along the Erie shore are often used seasonally. A cottage left empty in winter needs either the heat kept on low with a low-temperature alarm, or the water system drained by someone who knows how.

Farther south than California

Colchester South lies farther south than the northern border of California. The milder climate means long cooling seasons and shorter heating ones. In Harrow and the southern lakeshore communities, salt-free but humid lake air still corrodes outdoor units sitting low on bare ground; a raised pad helps.

The Talbot Trail

The Talbot Trail helped Essex grow through the late 19th century, and it reached town status in 1890. Along the old trail, many homes are well over a century old, with additions and systems added over the years. A duct and airflow check often finds easy fixes in homes like these.