New York winters are hard enough without furnace troubles. No one wants to pay exorbitant bills when their furnace is working overtime or to have to bundle up in the living room because the heater simply will not warm up. But figuring out what’s wrong with your furnace is not always simple. [Read more…]
How To Avoid These Costly Mistakes This Holiday Season
We here on Long Island in the fall tend to experience a couple of weeks of gorgeous, near perfect weather before the temperature really drops, and we’re breaking out the sweaters, hoodies, and heavy coats. This year is no exception. As a result, many Long Islanders are quickly switching from cooling their homes to heating them. [Read more…]
When Is the Right Time to Replace Your Heating System?
As Winter looms, it’s worth your time to check your heating system to see if it needs maintenance or replacement. Preventative maintenance can extend the life of your heater, increase efficiency, reduce your power bills, and detect potentially deadly carbon monoxide leaks (The CDC reports that approximately 500 people die each year, and about 50,000 people are taken to emergency rooms, due to carbon monoxide exposure in the United States). It can also detect a unit at the end of its lifespan, preventing those unexpected and costly late-night emergency service calls. [Read more…]
What To Consider When Converting from Oil to Gas
There are multiple energy sources used to heat homes across the country including electric, propane, oil, and gas. When it comes to the northeast, approximately 82% of homes are heated by oil. More and more people in the New York area are exploring the idea of converting from oil to gas. While gas heating is cheaper than oil in month-to-month utility costs, there are costs in converting as well as other factors that can affect your decision. So, what should you consider when converting from oil to gas? [Read more…]
How Long Does a Whole House Water Filter Last?
Having clean, safe water in our homes is important to all of us. This has been an increasing concern to Long Islanders over the years, and for good reason. Long Island has more contaminants in its drinking water than anywhere else in the state. It’s no surprise that more and more people here are looking into different kinds of water filtration including whole house water filtration systems. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: What is HVAC?
HVAC is the term for the various systems used to heat and cool a building as well as move air through the building. HVAC can be a single system or individual systems for the different functions, whether they work together or not. For example, HVAC can entail both a furnace and a ductless air conditioning system or a single heat pump system, or any other combination of heating and cooling components. [Read more…]
When Should You Turn Your Heat On?
Welcome to autumn, when one day is cool and the next is warm, back, and forth. You want to be comfortable while also not turning your heat on too soon. Deciding when to turn on your heat is key. If you’re a new homeowner or just want to learn how to manage your heating system better, read on. [Read more…]
5 Reasons You Need a Fall Maintenance Checkup
As temperatures cool, and you start reaching for sweaters and hoodies, it’s time to schedule your fall HVAC maintenance, if you haven’t already. Yearly maintenance is essential for a good-working system and autumn is the best time to make sure your system is running effectively and efficiently. [Read more…]
BioHeat Basics: What Is It and How Can It Save You Money?
There are many ways for Long Island homeowners to be both kind to the environment and to their wallets this fall and winter. One of the best ways to start saving energy and money this heating season is to consider using Bioheat®. [Read more…]
