When it’s summer on Long Island, it’s hot and often humid, which means your air conditioning is working overtime. It also means keeping cool without hurting your wallet is a priority. The following tips and answers will help you stay comfortable this summer without spending a lot of money. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: Ways to Save on Utility Costs
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…]
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…]
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…]
Smart Thermostats for Snowbirds
Spending the winter in a warmer climate is far better than being in frigid New York, but those same freezing temperatures you’re fleeing can damage your home. Snowbirds need a way to monitor and protect their homes from anywhere and a smart thermostat is a fantastic option. [Read more…]
New Home Owner Series: Prepare Your Home for Winter
Winter is more than hot chocolate and cozy blankets. A little preparation now will keep your home safe and warm all winter long. Here are tips for new homeowners settling into their first winter season. [Read more…]
Keeping Cool and Saving Money
The dog days of summer are here. If your home isn’t staying as cool as you’d like, you don’t have to swelter in the heat – or have a sky-high electric bill to avoid melting. Luckily, here’s how to keep your home cooler this summer.
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Smart Thermostats and Cooling Systems
People have been talking about smart homes for a while now, but a smart thermostat is a much easier change that can save money. It also greatly improves convenience and comfort. [Read more…]
Common Home Cooling Mistakes
Air Conditioning is easy, right? It’s hot, you turn your system on, and now it’s cool. Isn’t that it? Well, Tragar Home Services certainly hopes it’s that simple most of the time, but we also know that there’s a lot more that goes into running a cooling system than you think. You need to maintain your system all spring and summer long and all year long. You’ll also want to take steps to ensure your cooling system is running at peak efficiency. Homeowners make mistakes related to their cooling systems all the time. At Tragar, we can help keep your air conditioning running in good order and we’ve seen more than our share of mistakes made. So we want to tell you about some common cooling mistakes and how to avoid them.
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What Temperature Should I Keep My Heat At?
There’s nothing more wonderful than coming into a nice warm home in the wintertime. At least until the heating bill comes. There’s also nothing worse than coming home to a chilly house on a cold day. Sometimes it feels like you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t when it comes to deciding whether or not to turn up your heat. A lot of people are confused as to what to do when it comes to setting the thermostat. How warm is too warm? And how do you stay energy efficient? The heating experts at Tragar Home Services want to help.
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