When cooler weather arrives, homeowners need to be ready for it. Though many homeowners know the basic tips of sealing their windows and checking their home’s insulation to improve furnace and whole-house efficiency, there are other tricks to keeping your home comfortable and lowering energy costs. Did you know that by utilizing your ceiling fans in conjunction with your furnace, you can enjoy a cozier winter at a lower cost? Continue reading “A Ceiling Fan Can Be Your Furnace’s Best Friend”
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These Signs Mean Problems Ahead For Your Duct System
A Duct System That is Blocked or Leaks Can Strain Your Home HVAC System
Although it seems as if the price of nearly everything is rising, including heating and cooling costs, you may be paying more than you need to in terms of your monthly energy bills — especially if your duct system is faulty. Continue reading “These Signs Mean Problems Ahead For Your Duct System”
With A Little Effort, You Can Reduce High Energy Bills
Saving Energy Can Be Done With a Few Simple Practices
Life on Long Island is expensive enough without having to worry about out-of-control energy costs. But you don’t have to make major home improvements or sacrifice comfort to reduce high energy bills. Just a few small steps can cut your energy costs in a big way. Continue reading “With A Little Effort, You Can Reduce High Energy Bills”
Why An Attic Fan Is Essential To Your Home’s Health
Proper Attic Ventilation is Helpful Year Round
Your attic may be out of sight and out of mind, but the conditions there greatly affect your home’s overall health. And an attic fan is particularly essential to improving your home’s health. Continue reading “Why An Attic Fan Is Essential To Your Home’s Health”
Get Set For Winter With A Heating Tune-Up
Heating Maintenance is Best Done Before Cold Days Arrive
Though winter is still far from the minds of Long Islanders, now’s a great time to start thinking about a heating tune-up. Continue reading “Get Set For Winter With A Heating Tune-Up”
Replacing Your Water Heater: Tips For Comparison Shopping
Having Reliable Hot Water is Important, Learn What to Look for in a Water Heater
Most homeowners take their water-heating systems for granted, enjoying hot showers and not giving a thought to what’s supplying the comfort. But when hot showers turn cold, replacing your water heater may be the only remedy. Continue reading “Replacing Your Water Heater: Tips For Comparison Shopping”
Energy Vampires: Take Care, Or They Could Overpower Your Long Island Home
Reduce Your Overall Energy Bill With Proper Charger Use
They’re called “energy vampires” for a reason, and they fittingly strike most often in the middle of the night. Continue reading “Energy Vampires: Take Care, Or They Could Overpower Your Long Island Home”
Are You Using The EnergyGuide Label To Maximum Advantage?
Learn How to Read the Black and Yellow Label on Your Appliance
If you’ve been shopping for new heating or cooling equipment, you have probably run across the EnergyGuide label. This bright yellow tag is full of useful information to help you make a cost-effective purchase. Continue reading “Are You Using The EnergyGuide Label To Maximum Advantage?”
Your Malfunctioning Air Conditioner: Easy Troubleshooting Tips
What to Do If Your AC Stops Working
Your A/C is an important component of your Long Island home, keeping you cool in the summer months. When your air conditioner malfunctions, your first reaction may be to call for service. And while you may need to, there are some things you can check yourself first. Continue reading “Your Malfunctioning Air Conditioner: Easy Troubleshooting Tips”
Those Pesky Air Leaks In Your Long Island Home: Find Them, And Fix Them
Reduce Heating and Cooling Bills with a Sealed Home
While some air leaks are noticeable enough to create an uncomfortable draft, your home probably has air leaks in hidden places you don’t even know about. To create a tight seal in the home’s outer envelope and improve energy efficiency, you need to find and fix leaks where they are most prominent: in the walls, the attic floor, and the basement ceiling. Continue reading “Those Pesky Air Leaks In Your Long Island Home: Find Them, And Fix Them”