As the days start to get longer and the temperatures begin to rise, it can only mean that spring and summer are soon to be upon us. This means getting your HVAC system as ready as it can be before it’s needed for that first too warm weekend. Proper maintenance and startup for your air conditioner – after lying dormant for months – will help extend the life of your unit, prolong efficiency, and keep your house comfortable.
Transitioning from Heat to AC In Spring
Birds tweeting, sunlight instead of dreary gray days, occasional sensations we remember as warmth. These signal that spring is just around the corner. That means preparing your air conditioner to run for the first time in several months. [Read more…]
How the 2020 Freon Ban Affects Your Air Conditioning
One year after the Freon ban has taken effect and with the warm weather starting, what does it mean for your home cooling system? That depends entirely upon your current system and if it involves Freon AC. No matter the situation, Tragar has a solution for you. For an overview of what the Freon Ban means, keep reading.
The good news is that if you’ve bought or upgraded your air conditioning system since 2010, you may be fine already. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began the phase out of Freon in 1992 when it ordered the ban that took effect in 2020. Because of the long phase-in starting in 2010, new air conditioning, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems stopped using Freon, which is also known as HCFC-22 and R-22.
In 2010, a refrigerant known as Puron or R410A was substituted instead. If, however, you have an older air conditioning and cooling system that uses Freon, the solution is a bit more complicated.
Spring Cleaning Air Filters to Prevent Allergens & Pollutants
The weather is finally warming up and spring is in the air. While we get brighter, sunnier days, it’s also the start of allergy season for many of us. That is all the more reason to partake in some spring cleaning. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: AC Start-Up Guide
After an unseasonably warm winter and early spring, you’ll be needing your air conditioner sooner than ever. As a new homeowner facing your first spring, you might be asking, “How do I prepare my air conditioner for the summer?” Starting your air conditioning for the season involves more than just pressing a button. Actually, you can just press a button and ignore maintenance, but it raises the risk of inefficiency, poor air quality, and breakdown. [Read more…]
Ductless Air Conditioning vs. Wall AC Units
As temperatures start to rise, air conditioning becomes a necessity. Central air is great but not an option for everyone. Two alternatives to consider are ductless air conditioning or wall AC units. [Read more…]
It’s Time for Your Annual Air Conditioner Maintenance
It’s that time of year. You’ve put down the shovel and picked up your gardening tools. It’s finally getting warmer outside and pretty soon it may be too warm. That means it’s time to start thinking about using your air conditioner. If you think that means simply flipping the on/off switch on a warm day, you may be shortening the life of your air conditioning system. That’s because your air conditioner requires periodic maintenance in order to stay in optimal working condition. The beginning of spring is a great time to schedule your annual air conditioning maintenance with Tragar Home Services, and stay cool all summer.
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Now Is the Time to Install Ductless AC
Mother Nature and Old Man Winter might be fighting over what season it is as springtime temperatures continue to fluctuate between cold and warm here on Long Island. [Read more…]
One Company for Heating and Cooling Is the Way to Go
Winter, spring, summer or fall, nothing beats having the peace of mind of a one-stop heating and cooling company just one phone call away. Whether your oil or gas furnace needs a little tune-up before it takes a rest after a long winter, you’re looking to make the switch from oil to gas, you want to go a little greener with Bioheat®, your central AC system needs priming for the upcoming cooling season or you want to upgrade to ductless air conditioning before warmer weather hits, contracting with one company that can take care of all your heating and cooling equipment, installation, fuel and maintenance needs just makes sense. [Read more…]
How a Programmable Thermostat Can Save You Money
Whether you’re looking to control your heating costs in the fall and winter or your cooling costs in the spring and summer, a programmable thermostat can help you achieve this goal. Remember the old Ronco Rotisserie commercials where Ron Popeil told you to “set it and forget it?” Well, programmable thermostats work a lot like that.