Gas Heat vs. Oil Heat
Autumn is here, and the cold weather looms in the not-too-distant future. It’s a good time to get a jump on making sure that you and yours stay toasty warm through the cold months ahead. Which does a better and more efficient job, gas heat or oil heat? First, let’s start with an essential definition. […]
The Best Way to Clean Your Home’s Air
Good quality indoor air is always important, but it’s even more crucial as the weather starts to turn cold in the fall because people spend more time indoors. Windows are more likely to be closed, impacting ventilation. Fortunately, options exist for improving indoor air quality, including air purifiers.
Why It’s Important to Have Your Boilers Cleaned Seasonally
As the weather starts to turn crisp and cooler, Long Island homeowners perform annual activities like fall clean-ups, getting out winter clothing, prepping their gardens for next year, etc., but having their boilers cleaned is equally important. Hopefully, annual HVAC maintenance is already part of your routine. Not sure if you have a boiler? Or […]
Is Summer the Best Time to Schedule Your Heating Oil Delivery?
As the heat of summer arrives on Long Island, the thought of heating oil is far from the minds of many, but the economical often say it’s the best time to buy it. Does this folk wisdom still hold true, or have market fluctuations changed the equation? Let’s break it down a bit. What Month […]
How Summer Weather Affects Your HVAC System
We’ll soon be working our HVAC systems extra hard to keep us cool during the Dog Days of Summer. The “Dog Days” is actually an ancient reference tied to the coincidental sunrise rising of Sirius, the Dog Star. While the star doesn’t have an actual effect on our temperature, its appearance in our morning skies […]
Should You Keep Your Oil Tank Full in the Summer?
There’s a lot of uncertainty out there lately regarding the prices of a great number of things. With increasing inflation, prices going up at the pump, and rising energy costs, homeowners are looking for ways to save what they can, especially on Long Island, where things are already pretty expensive. In fact, this year, heating […]
What is COD Oil Delivery?
Call on Demand, or COD, oil delivery is a service to supply heating oil to your home. It works on a “request as needed” approach instead of an automatic delivery setup.Nob: GYMNASIUM – HOW TO GET A PERFECT BODY – FITNESS TIPS FOR MEN – GERRAD BOHL – CONSIGLI PER UN CORPO PERFETTO buying deca […]
What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat to in Winter to Save Money?
Being a homeowner means juggling a few concerns in the winter. You want to be comfortable and not waste money, especially since heating costs this winter could be up to 30% more than usual. But could pipes freeze on freezing days if you set your thermostat low to save money? Let’s review the answers to […]
New Year’s Heating Resolutions
The holiday season is over, and we are at the very beginning of a new year. A new year means opportunities for positive change. While most of us abandon New Year’s resolutions by the end of January, we are here to offer resolutions that you will keep because, unlike unused gym memberships and tasteless diet […]
How to Conserve Oil on Cold Days
As cold weather rolls in, heating bills begin to rise. With winter looming on the horizon, it pays to take stock of ways you can reduce your fuel oil usage and lower your bills. Here is a list of strategies you can use to do exactly that with that in mind.