Energy Efficiency

AC Then & Now: How Air Conditioning Has Changed

July 2, 2019

Installing home air conditioning is nothing new. In fact, the first private home to have air conditioning installed was built in 1914. At first, it was a luxury only easily afforded by the wealthy. It wasn’t until 1945, when a less expensive, compact window air conditioner was developed, that more people had access to home… Continue Reading

Keep Your Home Comfortable And Efficient With Ductless

June 3, 2019

More and more people are choosing ductless cooling and heating for their homes. People are finding that ductless systems are a great choice for spaces where ductwork is either impossible or impractical. Homes with radiant or baseboard heating, or converted spaces like attics, garages, finished basements and additions, can all benefit from a ductless system.… Continue Reading

How A Heat Pump System Can Help You Keep Your Cool This Summer

June 3, 2019

Many people are exploring ways that they can keep their homes comfortable year-round, all while reducing their carbon footprint. Your home comfort systems account for a good percentage of your home’s overall energy usage. It only makes sense that when it comes time to replace your equipment, you choose a system that not only provides… Continue Reading

Infographic: 5 Tips for Maximizing your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency

April 1, 2019

Spring Into Ductless

March 25, 2019

Spring is a great time for home improvements. If you’ve been considering adding to your space – but you’re not sure how to manage heating and cooling this new or converted area of your home – you might want to consider ductless. Ductless offers both heating and cooling, so you’ll get year-round comfort, without having… Continue Reading

How Do I Know If I Need Furnace Services for My Long Island Home?

March 4, 2019

Winter has been brutal this year, the snowy, cold weather seemingly endless. Many people have relied on their furnaces more than usual this year. That has meant that their furnaces are working overtime – and sometimes that can lead to mechanical issues, especially if the furnace hasn’t received the regular maintenance it needs. It can… Continue Reading

7 Reasons You Need Annual HVAC System Maintenance

February 26, 2019

Having Regular Check Ups Improves Your HVAC System’s Health Concerned about keeping your heating and cooling system in the best possible condition? No worries – annual maintenance can help! According to the Department of Energy, not getting system maintenance can lead to inefficiency and a steady decline in equipment performance.   Keeping your heating and… Continue Reading

Made for Each Other: Ductless & Converted Spaces

January 31, 2019

Many times, homeowners decide to add to their home’s space, whether by building an addition or remodeling parts of their home that may not have been ideal living areas before. Unfortunately, often these areas don’t have access to the home’s ductwork, and adding it may be impractical or impossible. How can you get these areas… Continue Reading

Show Your Furnace the Love This Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2019

Valentine’s Day is all about hearts and flowers, so adding your home’s furnace into the equation might not exactly seem like the most romantic thing to do. But did you know that if you show your furnace a little love by getting it the maintenance it needs, it’ll save you money? And that’s extra money… Continue Reading

Use All Your Spaces This Winter With Ductless Heating

October 30, 2018

When the warmer weather starts to change over to crisp days and colder nights, many homeowners close off areas of their home that don’t have the benefit of the home’s heating system. Spaces like converted attics, finished basements, additions and sunrooms often don’t have the needed ductwork to heat them during the winter months. The… Continue Reading