At Maine Value Heat Pumps, we value our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service as we provide for your needs. We have over 25 years of combined experience, and we love to provide stelar workmanship that's beyond complaint, from the first call to the end of the equipment lifespan. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to communicate with every customer as a friend and neighbor. We hope you consider allowing us to provide you with valuable service, quality, and relationship, regardless of your job size.
"A great value, excellent customer service, great communication and truly honest folks. I would highly recommend Matt and Silas to anyone without hesitation."
Matt F on February 2025
At Maine Value Heat Pumps, we value our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service as we provide for your needs. We have over 25 years of combined experience, and we love to provide stelar workmanship that's beyond complaint, from the first call to the end of the equipment lifespan. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to communicate with every customer as a friend and neighbor. We hope you consider allowing us to provide you with valuable service, quality, and relationship, regardless of your job size.
"A great value, excellent customer service, great communication and truly honest folks. I would highly recommend Matt and Silas to anyone without hesitation."
Matt F on February 2025
Welcome to Ideal Energy Solutions! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
"Most professional team I have ever experienced. They stayed until job was finished. Had a whole home heat pump installed and couldn't be happier. Highly recommend."
Robert K on March 2024
Welcome to Ideal Energy Solutions! We are excited to exceed your expectations. As experts, we will handle your needs with the high-quality expertise that your home deserves. We offer competitive prices and customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Call us now!
"Most professional team I have ever experienced. They stayed until job was finished. Had a whole home heat pump installed and couldn't be happier. Highly recommend."
Robert K on March 2024
We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet every consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He is truly a great professional"
brent h on March 2019
We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet every consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"He is truly a great professional"
brent h on March 2019
We are a locally-owned and operated, full-service AIR SOURCE heat pump company. Our goal is to provide Mainers with affordable heating and cooling solutions. Contact us and we'll do a complimentary, no-obligation evaluation of your space. If a heat pump is right for you, we will be there through every step: system design, installation, rebates, and service - with a long-term commitment to you as our customer. Unlike some companies that are only interested in the sale and nothing more, at MAC Heat Pumps we're here for the life of your heat pump.
"Was nice to hire experienced labor for once. Good experience."
Brian S on January 2024
We are a locally-owned and operated, full-service AIR SOURCE heat pump company. Our goal is to provide Mainers with affordable heating and cooling solutions. Contact us and we'll do a complimentary, no-obligation evaluation of your space. If a heat pump is right for you, we will be there through every step: system design, installation, rebates, and service - with a long-term commitment to you as our customer. Unlike some companies that are only interested in the sale and nothing more, at MAC Heat Pumps we're here for the life of your heat pump.
"Was nice to hire experienced labor for once. Good experience."
Brian S on January 2024
With years of experience serving the Bangor, ME area, Chimney Guys is your solution for all your chimney needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed!
"Great group to work with!"
Jason T on May 2023
With years of experience serving the Bangor, ME area, Chimney Guys is your solution for all your chimney needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed!
"Great group to work with!"
Jason T on May 2023
Small Family owned business, We have a Facebook page, fully licensed and insured, 24/7 heating, plumbing, heat pumps, oil and lp units. service, installs. Waldo County/ Penobscot County Maine
Small Family owned business, We have a Facebook page, fully licensed and insured, 24/7 heating, plumbing, heat pumps, oil and lp units. service, installs. Waldo County/ Penobscot County Maine
We specialize in residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning installations and service. We also specialize in the installation of single zone and multi zone heat pump units.
We specialize in residential and commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning installations and service. We also specialize in the installation of single zone and multi zone heat pump units.
We at Eastern Maine Oil are a new, growing business looking to provide our customers with the lowest heating fuel rates possible. NO contracts, NO commitments… Just reliable service at a reasonable rate!
We at Eastern Maine Oil are a new, growing business looking to provide our customers with the lowest heating fuel rates possible. NO contracts, NO commitments… Just reliable service at a reasonable rate!
Founded in 1909 by Charles Hutchins, Dead River Company had its roots in the forest products industry. The company was named for the Dead River, which flowed through much of its timberland in remote areas of Western Maine. In the 1930s, Curtis Hutchins took over management of the company from his father. The purchase of a small petroleum bulk storage plant, four gasoline stations and an Esso franchise, in 1936, marked Dead River Company's entrance into the petroleum business. Still a family-owned company, Dead River Company now has over 70 years of experience in the fuel oil and propane business. While our size ensures a reliable supply of petroleum products for our customers, it's how we deliver our services and support our communities that matters most. By operating locally managed offices throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, and now Massachusetts, we still maintain the values of a family-owned company. Additional DBA - Dead River Co.
"They cancelled the job. Do not use this company. I signed a sales agreement that was also signed by a member of their sales team. (I think most people would belive this was a contract). 3 days later I paid the required 1/3 down-payment ( per the signed agreement remainder payable on completion). A couple of weeks went by, and I did not hear anything, so I contacted my sales representative and the signer of the sales agreement. Took about 2-3 days of trying but finally managed to get an installation date in June. (Almost 3 months after signing the agreement) they are busy, and short handed so this part is understandable. There was no financing of this agreement, so I had the funds on hand to pay when the work was completed. After getting the installation date, I thought it would be a good idea to setup automatic fuel delivery. Submitted my information to apply for the credit. It came back as Cash on delivery only from their credit department. This triggered an email, where they demanded the full price of the installation prior to install. I may not be a lawyer, but I am pretty sure their signed sales agreement is a contract. I push back stating the contract stipulates payment upon completion. They tell me to contact their credit department. Where I am told it is company policy that any account that is classified as Cash on Delivery, has any agreement changed to that, and must be paid before delivery. Now the State of Maine Attorney General has a nice pamphlet on their website about house construction/repair laws (it also covers heating furnaces and/or permanent attachments), which is even referenced to on the sales agreement. I inform them that changing a contract without both parties consent is against the Maine Commercial Law (read from Attorney General). They inform me that the signed sales agreement isn't a contract, and that they do not have to do the installation if I don't like their modified terms. At this point instead of swear or cursing at them, I inform them that I do not appreciate this, and may have to take legal action to preserve my rights. I later, email the sales rep, and relent and agree to pay a few days prior to installation. They decide to cancel the installation, and at least refunded my deposit. But this is alsmot 60 days after signing the agreement, and leaves me high and dry. This company is not to be trusted, as they think any signed agreement is only valid as long as it suits them 100%. How dare I think I have contractual rights with a signed agreement. Well I pretty much thought a signed agreement was a contract. As I would think most rational people would. So this is my word of warning. I have also placed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau."
Paul C on May 2022
Founded in 1909 by Charles Hutchins, Dead River Company had its roots in the forest products industry. The company was named for the Dead River, which flowed through much of its timberland in remote areas of Western Maine. In the 1930s, Curtis Hutchins took over management of the company from his father. The purchase of a small petroleum bulk storage plant, four gasoline stations and an Esso franchise, in 1936, marked Dead River Company's entrance into the petroleum business. Still a family-owned company, Dead River Company now has over 70 years of experience in the fuel oil and propane business. While our size ensures a reliable supply of petroleum products for our customers, it's how we deliver our services and support our communities that matters most. By operating locally managed offices throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, and now Massachusetts, we still maintain the values of a family-owned company. Additional DBA - Dead River Co.
"They cancelled the job. Do not use this company. I signed a sales agreement that was also signed by a member of their sales team. (I think most people would belive this was a contract). 3 days later I paid the required 1/3 down-payment ( per the signed agreement remainder payable on completion). A couple of weeks went by, and I did not hear anything, so I contacted my sales representative and the signer of the sales agreement. Took about 2-3 days of trying but finally managed to get an installation date in June. (Almost 3 months after signing the agreement) they are busy, and short handed so this part is understandable. There was no financing of this agreement, so I had the funds on hand to pay when the work was completed. After getting the installation date, I thought it would be a good idea to setup automatic fuel delivery. Submitted my information to apply for the credit. It came back as Cash on delivery only from their credit department. This triggered an email, where they demanded the full price of the installation prior to install. I may not be a lawyer, but I am pretty sure their signed sales agreement is a contract. I push back stating the contract stipulates payment upon completion. They tell me to contact their credit department. Where I am told it is company policy that any account that is classified as Cash on Delivery, has any agreement changed to that, and must be paid before delivery. Now the State of Maine Attorney General has a nice pamphlet on their website about house construction/repair laws (it also covers heating furnaces and/or permanent attachments), which is even referenced to on the sales agreement. I inform them that changing a contract without both parties consent is against the Maine Commercial Law (read from Attorney General). They inform me that the signed sales agreement isn't a contract, and that they do not have to do the installation if I don't like their modified terms. At this point instead of swear or cursing at them, I inform them that I do not appreciate this, and may have to take legal action to preserve my rights. I later, email the sales rep, and relent and agree to pay a few days prior to installation. They decide to cancel the installation, and at least refunded my deposit. But this is alsmot 60 days after signing the agreement, and leaves me high and dry. This company is not to be trusted, as they think any signed agreement is only valid as long as it suits them 100%. How dare I think I have contractual rights with a signed agreement. Well I pretty much thought a signed agreement was a contract. As I would think most rational people would. So this is my word of warning. I have also placed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau."
Paul C on May 2022
As a family-owned company that’s over a century old, Dead River Company takes great pride in the trust our customers place in us to serve their energy needs. We are one of the largest and oldest distributors of petroleum products in Northern New England with 70 years of specialized experience in the fuel oil and propane business. The company is committed to increasing its customers comfort at home while helping them control energy costs. Dead River Company energy professionals are skilled at designing and installing energy-efficient heating systems to help customers achieve fuel conservation goals. Additionally, the company offers full propane services — from setting tanks, to running lines, to installing propane heating equipment, to designing energy-efficient heating systems, to installing a propane fireplace insert.
As a family-owned company that’s over a century old, Dead River Company takes great pride in the trust our customers place in us to serve their energy needs. We are one of the largest and oldest distributors of petroleum products in Northern New England with 70 years of specialized experience in the fuel oil and propane business. The company is committed to increasing its customers comfort at home while helping them control energy costs. Dead River Company energy professionals are skilled at designing and installing energy-efficient heating systems to help customers achieve fuel conservation goals. Additionally, the company offers full propane services — from setting tanks, to running lines, to installing propane heating equipment, to designing energy-efficient heating systems, to installing a propane fireplace insert.
To buy heating oil for your house, contact local heating oil companies to compare prices and place an order once you decide on a supplier. The company will have to deliver your heating oil in a truck designed to carry and dispense heating oil safely. Call and order your heating oil early enough to have your oil delivered before you need to start using it for home heating.
On average, you’ll need about two gallons of oil per day to heat your house when it’s 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside. Most oil tank capacity is about 275 gallons, and heating your house with two gallons of oil per day will last about four and a half months. This consumption will vary depending on the climate and average temperature in your location. For example, if the winters are longer and colder where you live, you’ll probably need to refill your oil tank at least once to get through the winter.
You save money on heating oil in a few ways:
Make sure your home is well insulated and sealed against drafts and heat leakage.
Use a thermostat that’s working properly and calibrated accurately.
Increase energy efficiency by insulating your basement and attic.
Turn down your thermostat a few degrees.
Program your thermostat to lower the heat when you’re not home.
Order heating oil during the off-season when prices are likely to be lower.
Summer months tend to be when heating oil prices are lowest because of decreased demand. Buying heating oil during the off-season also prepares you for when the weather gets cold, and you need to start using the oil to heat your home. Although heating oil prices will fluctuate, it’s best to avoid purchasing between September and April, as that's the peak season for heating oil demand.
Overall, heating your home with an oil furnace tends to be less expensive than heating your home with an electric heating system. Oil heating systems stay warm for longer periods of time without drawing a constant electrical current to maintain a temperature. Plus, heating oil systems typically have a longer lifespan and lower price tag than their electrical counterparts, resulting in short- and long-term savings.