Kerry’s HVAC Blog
Learn How to Improve Energy Efficiency With a Heat Pump System 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… Continue Reading
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How a Programmable System Can Help Cut Costs 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… Continue Reading
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Keeping Your Home Warm All Winter is Your Furnace’s Job 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?
Read MoreReducing Humidity Improves the Quality of Indoor Life 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… Continue Reading
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Regular HVAC Maintenance is a Way to Save You Time and Money 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… Continue Reading
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Back Up Electricity is a Way to Weather a Storm Now’s the time to ensure your family’s comfort during inevitable power outages associated with impending winter storms, and a standby generator can help. An automatic generator provides electricity within seconds of a power outage, as well as endless peace of mind through seasonal storms. With the proper safety… Continue Reading
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A Well Maintained Boiler Should Not Make Any Unusual Noises Ominous boiler sounds, such as rumbling and banging, may be signs of normal aging, or perhaps a repair is all that’s needed. However, if your boiler is on its last leg, and you’ve decided that the time is right to take advantage of system replacement… Continue Reading
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Don’t Tax Your Furnace, Boiler, or Heat Pump! The last thing you want to do in the winter is overwork the furnace in your Long Island home. Keeping your furnace operating smoothly will go a long way toward preventing breakdowns and discomfort during cold weather. You can keep your furnace from working too hard by… Continue Reading
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Most homes in the United States are heated by a furnace or a boiler. Boilers use water to distribute heat into the house, while furnaces heat the air directly. Both furnaces and boilers use fuel to operate at varying rates of efficiency. AFUE ratings clue homeowners in to what that efficiency is.
Read MoreMake Replacing Your Air Filter a Part of Your Routine When was the last time you changed your air filter? If you’re like most homeowners, it’s been months, or maybe even years. While most people replace the filter when their home comfort system stops working efficiently, neglecting regular air filter replacement can cause plenty… Continue Reading
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