The dead of winter, miserable as this one has been, is the time when preventive maintenance to your heating system pays off. We hope you’re remembering furnace filter changes monthly or as often as your particular system needs them. Otherwise, a well-maintained system should be purring along, allowing you to dream of the day when we’ll finally need A/C again.

When it is time to replace heating and air conditioning equipment, it is absolutely essential that you match the size of the unit to the needs of your home. Do not assume that just because a unit has more power it is the appropriate HVAC system for use in your house. Today’s hvac systems come in a variety of sizes for a reason, and you need to choose the one that will be the most efficient at heating and cooling your home.

HVAC tune-ups, or planned maintenance, are one of the best investments you can make in your home. Why? Because tune-ups keep your home’s heating and cooling systems running smoothly and efficiently for years. They can prevent costly breakdowns and even lower your energy bills. In fact, the cost of planned maintenance is often offset or even exceeded by the savings to homeowners in the form of reduced energy costs, discounts, fewer breakdowns and longer equipment life.

Wouldn’t it be better to know that your heating and cooling system is well maintained and operating efficiently, rather than take your chances that it might break down? Preventative maintenance for your HVAC system is designed to give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your system components will come through for you when you need them. That’s why we highly recommend it for all Long Island homeowners.