Kerry’s HVAC Blog
Easy Things You Can Do to Have Cleaner Indoor Air Indoor air quality is a major concern for homeowners and for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as it has included indoor air quality in its top five environmental risks. As a result, many homeowners have grown concerned about the pollutants inhabiting indoor air. Unfortunately, as… Continue Reading
Read MoreChanging Filters is a Simple Thing You Can Do Your furnace filter operates much like the air filter in your car, catching dirt and debris. And when the filter gets clogged, it’s time for a new one, because a full filter causes your heating system to work harder and burn up more energy. In the… Continue Reading
Read MoreNeed a New Heating System Now? Here’s Some First Steps to Take If your heating equipment suddenly stopped working during a cold Long Island winter, would you know what to do? A good heating and cooling contractor can help you explore your options. Use T.F. O’Brien’s furnace replacement guide to get started, and then give… Continue Reading
Read MoreKeep Your Home Air Dry This Winter A dry home can be an uncomfortable place to be. Worse, dry air can cause health problems, damage your wood floors and furniture, and make it necessary to turn your thermostat up to increase the warmth of your home. When air is too dry, a whole-house humidifier is… Continue Reading
Read MoreCritical Thinking Can Help You Make a Wise Decision When purchasing a major appliance, such as a heating system, there are upfront costs and there are lifetime costs to consider. Upfront costs are the price of the equipment along with installation. Lifetime costs involve both upfront costs and the costs to maintain the equipment, fuel… Continue Reading
Read MoreHeat Pumps Work Well for Homeowners on Long Island Efficiency equates to value; therefore both factors are important to Long Island homeowners upgrading their HVAC systems. For maximum value, air-source heat pumps are a particularly popular system of choice due to their high efficiency ratings. From initial purchase through years of operation, an air-source heat… Continue Reading
Read MoreHow Long Can a Modern Heat Pump Last? If you are considering a new or replacement heating system, the estimated life span of the system is obviously a key factor that you need to take into consideration. This will largely affect your heating costs for many years to come, and you don’t want to choose… Continue Reading
Read MoreDon’t Neglect the Equipment That Keeps Your Home Comfortable We’ve all heard the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Many apply that saying too loosely to preventive maintenance on a variety of home equipment, from lawnmowers to heating and cooling equipment. The trouble is, a preventive maintenance plan has more benefits than… Continue Reading
Read MoreYour HVAC Air Filters Help Keep Your Air and System Clean One of the most costly investments in your Long Island home is your heating and cooling system. One of the least expensive ways to keep it operating efficiently and help it have a long service life is to simply change the air filters.
Read MoreAir Movement in Your Home Can Improve Comfort and Save You Money Homes today are built to be almost airtight to improve energy efficiency. However, trapped air may be full of pollutants, odor, and moisture, so you need a way to ventilate your home with fresh air. Without proper ventilation, your family may experience… Continue Reading
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