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.”
How Does A Heat Pump Work In The Winter?
The days are getting shorter and shorter lately as we head toward another winter. That also means we’re taking out the heavier blankets and bedding – and shutting the windows to keep the heat in our homes from escaping. Our home heating situation is never too far from our minds during these winter months.
Many homeowners on Long Island are in houses or units that don’t have even heating throughout… some rooms are just warmer or colder than others. One of the ways to help offset that is through the use of heat pumps. These HVAC units are designed to move warm air from one source to another. While they are useful units that help to keep your home comfortable, are they able to work well in the cold winter months?
Signs It’s Time To Upgrade Your Home Heating Unit
It’s that time of year again! Fall is in the air as the days get shorter and the air gets crisp and chilly. If we have air conditioner units in our windows, we’re taking them out and storing them. If we have heating units, we’re starting to use them regularly.
Maybe this year your home heating unit doesn’t feel like it’s working as well as it did last year. Or maybe it feels like your heating unit hasn’t been working as well as it used to for a long time. It could even be that your heating unit seems to heat your home as well as it has, but it’s using more power and costing you more money to give you the same results. These are all likely signs that it’s time to upgrade your home heating unit to one of the modern heating systems. So how do we go about that?
Best Heating Options for a Finished Basement
Controlling the temperature and humidity in your basement is important for your comfort and the overall health of your home. Most basements run 15 degrees cooler than your main level floor and may not have been originally built with use beyond storage in mind.
While it’s easiest if your basement already has access to existing HVAC and ducting, there are a lot of ways to efficiently heat and cool your finished basement.
13 Tips for Getting Your House Ready for Winter
It finally feels like fall – and soon it will be winter. That means now is the time to start getting your house ready for winter, cold weather, and snowstorms.
When Should I Winterize My Home?
You always want to start winterizing your home before winter starts, and that doesn’t just mean the official calendar start of winter. It also means before freezing temperatures arrive. September, October, and November are the usual months to begin winterizing your home.
[Read more…]Tips For Buying A Heating System For Your Historic Home
A lot has changed over the years on Long Island in terms of homes on the market. More and more, we’re seeing a house knocked down and two houses being built in its place. It seems like the demand for homes in the area is holding steady as more housing keeps popping up.
That said, we still have many homes that go back decades and some that are even older. You may be living in a home that was built years ago or planning to move into one soon. While there are wonderful things about living in historic houses… you may want guidance on the best approaches to fit HVAC systems in your home and keep you and your family comfortable.
So, what are some tips for buying a heating system for your historic home?
Asthma And HVAC
Asthma is a chronic illness of our lungs that affects many of us. In fact, asthma affects approximately 25 million people or about 1 in every 13 Americans.
Millions of kids are affected by asthma as it is one of the leading chronic illnesses among them. It is also more likely to affect boys than girls until puberty hits, after which women are more likely to get asthma than men. And it’s not to be taken lightly… approximately 10 people die due to complications from asthma every day.
Worse, most of the deaths related to asthma could have been avoided.
Good indoor air quality – also referred to as IAQ – and avoiding allergens that can trigger asthma attacks are important factors in living with asthma. Keeping that in mind, how does an HVAC system affect asthma?
What You Need to Know About NY’s New Oil & Gas Law
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is, as of this writing, finalizing a state budget that includes a ban on natural gas, oil, and other fossil fuel hook-ups in new construction by 2027. The governor originally announced the plan in her State of the State speech on January 5, 2022 – as part of a multifaceted approach to combat climate change.
Replace Drafty Windows For Heating Efficiency
The winter isn’t any colder than usual, and the heat is set just like always, but the house still feels cold. Chances are, windows are the problem. Before you start cursing at your HVAC system, consider replacing draft windows to help improve your home heating efficiency. [Read more…]
