How To Optimize Humidity in the Winter
While winters on Long Island can vary in the amount of snowfall and accumulation we get, what doesn’t change is dealing with cold, often freezing, temperatures. This gives us a compelling reason to make sure we have a well-maintained home heating system with plenty of heating oil to get us through the season. All of […]
How To Read Your Oil Tank
Now that we’re firmly in the middle of winter, many of us are finding ourselves very thankful for our home heating. And this winter may be one that we’re grateful for our home heating in particular as we are likely looking at below-average temperatures compared to recent years despite the possibility of less snowfall. This […]
How to Manage Temperatures When You Have a House Full of Guests?
The festive season is upon us! Hanukkah, Yule/Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Zarathosht Diso, and Bodhi Day are all clustered together in December — the major holidays of the major religions. It is a time of food, drink, and good company. Family gatherings abound and having one’s house filled with merry makers can make it tricky […]
How to Protect HVAC Systems from Wildlife
Temperatures outside are dropping, and people everywhere are cranking up the heat to stay cozy inside. Animals have that same desire for a cozy space away from the cold, which can sometimes lead them to nest in places you don’t want them to.
Why Changing Your Furnace Filter Is Important
An important and often overlooked way to extend HVAC lifetime is one of the simplest to implement – changing your filters. It is also one of the more neglected aspects of maintenance, probably because people don’t realize just how essential it is.
What to Do If a Flood Damages Your HVAC Unit
This hurricane season has already been record-setting in other parts of the country. That means many of us here on Long Island are rightfully wondering if this will mean a wetter fall and winter season than usual. There are indicators that we may be experiencing a La Nina season this year, which means that the […]
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for Cooler Weather
As we move through fall and winter approaches, the decreased daylight and colder weather have Long Islanders making adjustments to keep their homes warm. Our boilers will work harder to maintain the comfortable temperatures we enjoyed effortlessly just a few months ago. Many homes use additional HVAC systems, like heat pumps, alongside their furnace to […]
Energy Efficiency and Heat Pumps
With weather extremes becoming more and more normal for Nassau and Suffolk counties, everyone we know is looking for the most energy-efficient ways to heat and cool their homes. So when people ask us about heat pumps, and whether they can cool your home, the answer is, “Let’s talk about heat pumps.” When you have […]
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for a Hurricane
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has been relatively quiet so far, but activity is predicted to be well above average as we enter the seasonal peak of storm activity. Hurricanes and tropical storms have often brought Long Island extensive damage and extended power outages, and every resident should be prepared for such occurrences. Any pre-storm […]
Is It Cheaper to Keep Your House at a Constant Temperature?
There is a widespread misconception about how to save on your power bills during the summer months. Common wisdom suggests that keeping your thermostat set at a constant temperature will save money and conserve energy. The rationale is that if you turn your system on and off or adjust the thermostat up and down, it […]