What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat When on Vacation?
Summer is here, and many of us want to take a break and travel. In fact, approximately 80% of people across the country plan on traveling at some point during the summer. While some plan one big trip, many will plan out multiple weekend getaways or may even spend weeks away from home. While it […]
Do Windows Affect Your HVAC?
There are many factors that impact the efficiency of your HVAC system. Its size, how well maintained it is, the weather, and the temperature at which you’ve set your thermostat all determine how well your heater and air conditioner will function. But did you know that one of the biggest (and often overlooked) factors in […]
When Should You Turn AC On?
As the days get longer and warmer, we’re approaching that inevitable day when we turn on the air conditioning in our homes and businesses. We may be tempted to look only to the daytime high temperatures to determine whether or not it’s time to switch on the AC, but we also need to look at […]
7 Tips to Make Sure Your HVAC System is Ready for Warm Weather
It’s April, and we all know that day is coming: It’s the day you realize the weather is too warm to rely on open windows to keep your home cool, and it’s time to boot up the air conditioner. Before that day arrives, we recommend you do some basic HVAC prep to make sure your […]
How To Lower Your Heating Bills
This winter season has been a fairly mild one for Long Island residents. We’ve avoided bad winter storms well into February. Still, anything can happen, and we should be prepared for ice and snow throughout the winter season into early spring. Just because we’ve avoided a string of bad winter storms doesn’t mean we haven’t […]
Tips To Prepare Your HVAC Unit For A Snow Storm
It’s that time of year when we take the sweaters out and turn the thermostat up. And with how cold it can get on Long Island in winter, you want to know that when you raise that thermostat that you have a properly functioning home heating system that can keep you and your family comfortable. […]
Five Money-Saving Home Heating Tips
The U.S. Department of Energy says that home heating represents almost 50 percent of our annual energy bills, costing many people upward of $1,700 a year. When oil costs are exceptionally high or winters are especially bad, those prices go up and up. What can you do as a homeowner to keep that cost as […]
How to Keep Your Home Comfortable During the Holidays
In the winter, your home heating system does two important jobs – keeping you comfortable when you’re home and keeping your home safe when you aren’t. No one wants to come home to frozen pipes, whether it’s an unexpected cold snap while you’re at a holiday party that ran long or when you come back […]
Signs Your Oil Boiler Needs Servicing or Replacing
Your home’s heat begins with the oil burner. Without it, your water boiler won’t produce hot water, and the furnace won’t supply hot air for your home. Regular maintenance can help extend the life and efficiency of your boiler. Whether that includes basic maintenance you can do yourself or scheduling a professional, every bit helps. […]
Carbon Monoxide Safety Reminders for Heating Season
Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as “the silent killer”. This colorless, odorless gas can build up in your home without your knowledge. It can make you sick – or worse – before you’re even aware it’s there. November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month, and the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA) wants you to know […]