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Kerry’s HVAC Blog

Energy Vampires: Take Care, Or They Could Overpower Your Long Island Home

September 20, 2012

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.

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Are You Using The EnergyGuide Label To Maximum Advantage?

September 18, 2012

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.  

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Your Malfunctioning Air Conditioner: Easy Troubleshooting Tips

September 13, 2012

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

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Those Pesky Air Leaks In Your Long Island Home: Find Them, And Fix Them

September 11, 2012

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… Continue Reading

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Preventing Mold Buildup In The Drip Pan Of Your Air Conditioner

September 6, 2012

Keep Your Drain Water Clean With Regular Cleaning Mold buildup is a common problem with air conditioner drip pans. These pans are designed to collect water produced by your air conditioner, and any excess moisture that does not evaporate quickly attracts mold, a type of fungus that thrives in damp environments.

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Your Home Zoning System: 6 Key Components Of Excellent Design

September 4, 2012

Rooms and Living Areas Have Different Comfort Needs We have talked before on this blog about zoning systems  and the improved comfort and temperature control they can bring to your Long Island home. If you are considering getting a zoning system installed, there are six important design elements that you need to keep in mind.

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Why A Low Cooling Load Means Lean Energy Bills

August 29, 2012

Reducing Your Home’s Need to Keep Cool Means Doing Some Simple Improvements When you work toward a low cooling load, your electric bill will go down.

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The Language Of Air Conditioning: Are You Fluent?

August 27, 2012

Like Any Industry, the HVAC Business Has Some Common Lingo If you’re like many homeowners, you have no idea what your air conditioning contractor is talking about most of the time. Though it’s tempting to simply “smile and nod” as he or she rattles off A/C jargon, it’s important that you understand explanations and recommendations.… Continue Reading

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Ventilation And Insulation: Rx For The Long Island Attic That’s Spiking A Temp

August 22, 2012

Your Attic Might Be Sucking Energy Out of Your Home If your home comfort and your wallet have seemed a bit under the weather this summer, you may be surprised to learn that your attic may be to blame. Adequate ventilation and insulation will allow you to improve your air conditioner’s efficiency and lower your… Continue Reading

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Your A/C And Ceiling Fans: The Efficiency’s Better When You Use Them Together

August 20, 2012

A Ceiling Fan Can Help Your Home’s Circulation   Some things in life just seem to go together: a tea bag and water, a hammer and nails and an A/C and ceiling fans. When you put the last two into action inside of your home, you can reach peak energy efficiency.

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