Essential Autumn Heat Pump Maintenance
Modern heat pumps are an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, but they require more frequent service than single-function HVAC systems. Year-round preventative maintenance and twice-yearly professional inspections are important for the efficiency and life of a heat pump. Now that fall has arrived, it’s a great time to be sure your system […]
What to Know About Installing Central Air
This summer’s extreme weather, the recent heat dome being a good example, has many people considering upgrades to their HVAC. Deadly heat has reached northward into areas like ours that never see those sorts of temperatures, and it seems like every successive summer is the hottest on record. Recent indicators show that almost 90% of […]
Is Your HVAC Ready for Summer?
No one wants an air conditioning breakdown during the summer and calls for HVAC are especially desperate when the weather is scorching hot, more insistent than ever that someone needs to fix their HVAC as soon as possible. It’s likely because the summer weather, when its especially hot and humid makes us a little more […]
What to Know About Installing Central Air
As June warms up, Long Island, staying cool becomes a top priority for homeowners. If window AC units aren’t cutting it, installing central air could transform your home’s comfort. But what does the process entail, and is it right for you? At Express COD, a division of Tragar Home Services with over 60 years of […]
Getting Your HVAC System Ready for Warm Weather
As May brings sunny days to Long Island, it’s time to shift your HVAC system from heating to cooling mode. Preparing your system for warm weather ensures your home stays comfortable and energy bills stay low during the summer heat. At Express COD, a division of Tragar Home Services with over 60 years of experience […]
Benefits of Choosing a Local Oil Delivery Company
As spring blooms across Long Island, ensuring your home stays warm during those lingering chilly nights is a top priority. While there are many oil delivery options out there, choosing a local company like Express COD offers unique advantages that national chains simply can’t match. With over 60 years of experience serving Nassau and Suffolk […]
How a Zone Control System Can Save You Money
In the winter months, home heating is vital for the comfort of your family. As Long Island is one of the oldest suburbs in the country, the homes throughout Nassau and Suffolk have a wide age range, spanning several decades, which means they won’t all heat in the same way. Many houses may need better […]
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 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.