In an effort to reduce energy consumption, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) worked with a group of utility and HVAC industry experts in 2009 to improve efficiency standards for HVAC equipment. The increased efficiency ratings were to go into place in 2013, but a court order delayed their implementation because the new increased efficiency standards for gas furnaces and boilers would cause financial harm to some homeowners. Continue reading “Efficiency Standards for HVAC Equipment: Are They Going Up Soon?”
Tag: heating and cooling systems
WiFi Thermostats Are Cutting Edge, but What Do They Do?
We have long praised the benefits of owning a programmable thermostat. Not only do they help reduce energy consumption by working less while your family is away or asleep, but they’re a confident way to see that your family remains comfortable no matter where they are in your home. But, programmable thermostats do have a few disadvantages that WiFi thermostats skirt. Continue reading “WiFi Thermostats Are Cutting Edge, but What Do They Do?”
Got Your HVAC System Installation Quotes? There’s an Art to Choosing the Right One
When something goes wrong with your HVAC system, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the entire process of heating or cooling replacement. Finding the right company isn’t simply a matter of choosing the lowest of the HVAC system installation quotes. You want to consider quality and value as well. Continue reading “Got Your HVAC System Installation Quotes? There’s an Art to Choosing the Right One”
Copper Theft Can Cost You Bigtime: Here’s How
As if Long Island summers aren’t hot enough already, some thieves are determined to make things hotter—by breaking into air conditioning units to steal the copper inside. As the price of copper continues to rise, the value of scrap copper also increases, leading to a greater amount of copper theft from wire, water pipes and even air conditioning across the nation. Continue reading “Copper Theft Can Cost You Bigtime: Here’s How”
Your Heat Pump Has a Balance Point in Winter: Why You Should Know What It Is
One of the most valuable pieces of equipment in your home, especially in the winter, is your heating system. Heat pumps in particular are a cost-efficient source of heating for your home. However, because they work by moving heat energy from one place to another, they provide less heating to your home the colder it gets outside. When temperatures dip to near freezing or below, the heat pump’s balance point has been breached and the backup heating source kicks on. Knowing how to work out the balance point of your heat pump will help to ensure that you can stay warmer for less. Continue reading “Your Heat Pump Has a Balance Point in Winter: Why You Should Know What It Is”
Your Heat Pump’s Thermostat: What You Need to Know for Winter Programming
There’s no question that you want to stay warm and comfortable in your home, but that doesn’t mean you have to waste electricity to do so. Many homeowners don’t realize that they’re not effectively using their heat pump’s thermostat. Let’s explore the simple ways you can reduce your energy consumption. Continue reading “Your Heat Pump’s Thermostat: What You Need to Know for Winter Programming”
Forced Air Furnaces: How Do They Do What They Do?
Forced air furnaces are a popular way to keep our homes warm. Between efficient use and effectiveness at heating an entire house, these heating systems have become wildly popular across the country. So, how does a forced air system work? Continue reading “Forced Air Furnaces: How Do They Do What They Do?”
Winter or Summer, You Can Have Balanced Humidity in Your Long Island Home
The humidity level in your home can play a huge part in the overall comfort of your family’s living conditions. Humidity can also be a health concern. Dry air can cause skin and respiratory problems, while humid air can encourage mold growth and provide hospitable conditions for viruses and bacteria. Luckily, there are some practical steps you can take to maintain balanced humidity in your home. Continue reading “Winter or Summer, You Can Have Balanced Humidity in Your Long Island Home”
How Can a Maintenance Agreement Benefit You?
No matter the season, one thing is constant—we need our HVAC systems to work. In order to rely on these intricate systems, homeowners need to maintain them through regular servicing. With so many other commitments to worry about on a day-to-day basis, this job can easily slip down the to-do list. An HVAC maintenance agreement could be the answer to this common problem. Continue reading “How Can a Maintenance Agreement Benefit You?”
Variable-Speed Furnaces Offer 3 Significant Benefits for Long Island Homeowners
For many Long Island homeowners, gearing up for the cold weather ahead also means getting the furnace ready. If you need to replace the furnace this season, you’ll probably want to know about the variable-speed furnace — an important innovation that can help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable throughout the winter months.
Continue reading “Variable-Speed Furnaces Offer 3 Significant Benefits for Long Island Homeowners”