Need a Furnace Replacement for Your New York Residence? Do Your Homework

September 26, 2013

Buying a New Furnace is an Important Purchase Looking for a furnace replacement could be one of the more demanding processes you go through as a homeowner, and it’s also an important one. Long Island winters are long and cold, and heating your home takes a substantial piece out of your budget.

High Efficiency Furnaces More Than Just a New Model

March 17, 2011

Save Money and Energy With New HVAC Technology Furnaces have come a long way in the past 15 years. Systems that were once gas guzzlers have become vastly more efficient, saving you money on your heating bills. Every furnace has a rating based on the unit’s annual fuel utilization efficiency, or AFUE. A furnace’s AFUE… Continue Reading

Faced with Repair or Replace Decision? Some Tips!

February 9, 2011

Homeowners often face the decision of whether to repair or replace their furnace. Before making this important decision, answer the following questions:

Furnace and Boiler Energy Saving Tips to Avoid Late Winter Surprises

January 17, 2011

This has been a brutal winter already on Long Island, but we have some simple tips to maximize your energy savings and skip that nasty surprise when you open your LIPA bill.

Condensate Pumps are a Good Choice for High Efficiency Furnaces

January 11, 2011

When we talk about furnaces, which is apt to happen this time of year, you hear the word â€œefficiencyâ€ a lot. The value of having and maintaining high efficiency furnaces is clear; they function longer and cost less.

Central Gas Furnace Terms & Definitions

January 10, 2011

Learning the Lingo When it Comes to Your Gas Furnace Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE): The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, indicates how well a furnace converts energy into usable heat. The rating is expressed as a percentage of the annual output of heat (output rating in Btus — British thermal units, a measure… Continue Reading

A New Furnace Can Reduce Heating Costs

December 14, 2010

Heating bills across the country are the highest they have ever been, with out any relief in sight. Even if your older furnace runs, from an economic standpoint it would be wise to replace it. With the proper furnace selection, your central air-conditioning bills can be lower too. Compared with a 17-year-old furnace, a new… Continue Reading

What Homeowners Need to Know About SEER Ratings

November 5, 2010

SEER is an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. In basic terms, it is a measurement of how much energy an air conditioner, furnace or hot water heater uses during operation. The higher the SEER rating, the less electric that is required to power the unit. The government is trying to reduce the use of electricity across the country and is offering tax rebates for the purchase of equipment with high SEER ratings.

Save this Winter with a High Efficiency Furnace

October 14, 2010

Winter is almost here and so are your heating bills. Unfortunately, your heating bills can take quite a chunk out of your finances. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the majority of your energy bills are spent on heating your home. Given this statistic, it makes sense that you would want save money on… Continue Reading

Is Your Heating System Ready for the Winter Season?

October 7, 2010

It’s a question every Long Island homeowner should be asking right about now. Sure, the really cold weather has yet to rear its ugly head, but you don’t want to be unprepared when it does. Fall is the ideal time to get a heating system tune-up, to head off any problems this winter and get your system ready for frigid temperatures.