Kerry’s HVAC Blog
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.
Read MoreHaving 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.
Read MoreReduce 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.
Read MoreLearn 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.
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreReduce 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
Read MoreKeep 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.
Read MoreRooms 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.
Read MoreReducing 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.
Read MoreLike 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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