Utility costs frequently surprise new homeowners. While smart home buyers research utility costs in their area so they can properly plan a budget, the actual costs are frequently higher. Even if the buyer asked the seller for examples of their utility costs during negotiations, lifestyle differences and temperature comfort preferences could increase costs by 25 percent or more. [Read more…] about New Home Owner Series: Ways to Save on Utility Costs
Reasons to Upgrade Your Heating System During Spring
Every Long Island homeowner’s goal when winter rolls around is to stay warm. The best way to achieve that goal all winter is to think ahead. Your current heating system might not be doing the job anymore, or maybe it always left something to be desired. So instead of waiting until the cold rolls back around, start thinking about if it’s time you upgraded the heating system for your home. [Read more…] about Reasons to Upgrade Your Heating System During Spring
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…] about New Home Owner Series: AC Start-Up Guide
Air Filters & UV Light vs. Coronavirus
HVAC Air Quality & Safety
While indoor air quality has been an increasing concern for some time, the coronavirus outbreak is bringing even more attention to the topic. Fortunately, technology is providing more options to ensure better air quality and less germ transmission. [Read more…] about Air Filters & UV Light vs. Coronavirus
New Home Owner Series:
Biofuel vs. Regular Heating Oil
Oil delivery never used to have choices except for the company used. Heating oil was heating oil, and what you got from one company was basically the same as you got from another company. [Read more…] about New Home Owner Series:
Biofuel vs. Regular Heating Oil
Home Water Filtration: 5 Facts About Water Filtration
With increased concerns about the environment and possible chemicals leaching into groundwater, interest in water filters and whole house water filtration systems is at an all-time high. Let’s look at what you need to know about water and water filtration. [Read more…] about Home Water Filtration: 5 Facts About Water Filtration
New Home Owner Series: What To Do If Your Pipes Burst
As a new homeowner, your first winter involves learning the quirks of your furnace and heating system. While burst pipes are a possible known risk if you have a heating failure, several factors can lead to either a burst pipe or a frozen and then burst pipe. [Read more…] about New Home Owner Series: What To Do If Your Pipes Burst
Recommended Home Temperature for Peak Efficiency and Savings
Staying warm this winter and balancing that with energy efficiency is a common goal. Avoiding myths and misinformation about how to do it is more difficult. Whether it’s for your home, apartment, or business, here’s what you need to know about energy efficient room temperatures. [Read more…] about Recommended Home Temperature for Peak Efficiency and Savings
New Home Owner Series: Winter Storm Preparedness
Winter isn’t just staying inside where it’s warm when you’re a homeowner. Extreme cold, nor’easters, snow squalls, sleet, snow and high winds can damage your new home or just make life miserable. Let’s tackle some of the most common questions we receive about winter storm prep from our customers, especially the new homeowners. [Read more…] about New Home Owner Series: Winter Storm Preparedness
Ductless Heat: Adding a New Zone
Winter cold can be miserable enough but cold zones in your home make it worse. Those are areas that, for whatever reason, tend to be noticeably and even measurably colder than other parts of the house. Maybe it’s the area at the end of the house’s heat circuit so its shorter heating duration is a problem. Maybe it’s a new addition. Or maybe it’s that side of the house that seems to take a beating in the cold from wind and shade. [Read more…] about Ductless Heat: Adding a New Zone
