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.
When Should You Change Your Air Filter?
HVAC maintenance is not just a matter of having a technician come give your system a tune up. There are important things that you need to do on a regular basis to keep your heating and cooling system at their best. One of the simplest – and most often overlooked – is changing the filters.
The Best Way To Heat And Cool Old Houses
Although it seems that older houses are being knocked down on Long Island and replaced with more modern homes all the time… most Long Island residents aren’t living in newly built houses. After all, Long Island helped to start the post-war suburban boom with Levittown.
There’s a lot of character in older homes and, for many who keep homes in their family, a lot of precious memories are tied to them as well. That said, owning an older home is not without its difficulties.
One of the issues many older homes have are being able to comfortably heat and cool the whole house. So, what is the most efficient and effective way to do so?
Does a Heat Pump Work As Well As An Air Conditioner?
The rules of engagement in the battle against the summer heat are changing. As the nation moves toward greater energy efficiency, changes are beginning to make themselves felt – especially here in New York.
Starting in 2026, new construction of seven stories or less will not be allowed to utilize fossil fuel-based equipment. Commercial buildings greater than 100,000 square feet will be exempt until 2029 when the ban will apply to any and all new construction.
New York will be the first state to implement such a ban through legislation. This makes it an excellent time to examine one of the more established, fossil fuel-free technologies: heat pumps.
Five Summer Tips for Your HVAC
As July looms closer, the temperatures on Long Island are beginning to rise. Projections indicate it will be a scorcher with worse to come over the next few years. The period from this year through 2027 is supposed to bring record breaking heat with the return of El Niño… so here are some summer tips to help you through the upcoming months.
Can I Install a Ductless Heating and Cooling System Myself?
Ductless solutions for heating and cooling are gaining in popularity, especially in the NY area. One of the larger factors driving this popularity is the ongoing implementation of increasingly stringent green initiatives, including several new restrictions that have just rolled out in the New York area.
Can HVAC Trigger Asthma Attacks?
It is common folk wisdom that cold air is bad for asthma, but is that really true? Many commonly accepted truisms fall apart under scrutiny so let’s put that assertion to the test.
Three Reasons to Install a Programmable Thermostat
Most people get a programmable thermostat to save on their energy bills, but these three reasons to install a programmable thermostat are better for more than just your wallet.
What Are the Advantages of a Heat Pump?
Are you shocked and dismayed every time you open your heating bill? If you’re like most Long Island residents, wintertime brings month after month of ever-increasing energy costs. It’s no surprise many homeowners are looking for alternative methods to heat their homes this year. One option worth considering is to install a heat pump.
The Tragar Difference
Lots of companies claim to put the customer first. At Tragar Home Services, it’s not just talk. Like our customers… we live, work, and play on Long Island. We are a part of the community, which is why making our customers happy and exceeding their expectations is our top priority. We can literally bump into our clients during everyday activities, which means we’re held accountable in a way national companies aren’t.
That commitment to superior customer service is one of many things that sets Tragar apart from the so-called competition. It all combines into something we call “The Tragar Difference.”