Kerry’s HVAC Blog
Summer is just around the corner, and Long Island homeowners will be depending on their air conditioning systems to keep their homes cool and comfortable. Preventive maintenance is a good idea; you can have a professional make sure that everything is in working order before it’s time to use your cooling system. This… Continue Reading
Read MoreProper Circulation in Your Attic Will Save on Energy Costs New York weather is extreme. The winters can be frigid. The summers can bring unexpected heat waves. Because New Yorkers face a wide range of temperatures, our homes must be ready for anything. One important aspect to a comfortable, energy-efficient home is having a good… Continue Reading
Read MoreReducing Humidity Will Make You More Comfortable This Summer Given the lay of our land, it is not surprising that excess moisture is a common problem in Long Island homes. High humidity — especially in July and August — can make your home uncomfortable, leading to mold, the proliferation of dust mites, and an… Continue Reading
Read MoreHaving Clean and Sealed Ductwork Improves HVAC Efficiency Forced-air heating and cooling systems are useless without ductwork. After all, ducts distribute the heated and cooled air throughout your home. However, if your ducts are improperly sealed you could be losing much of that air through gaps and cracks. And that means your family is… Continue Reading
Read MoreEnergy Saving Technology Improve AC Performance Here’s a way help keep down your utility costs: Install a high-efficiency air conditioning unit. High-efficiency air conditioners are EnergyStar rated because they are manufactured to reduce energy use and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions while cooling your home.
Read MoreYou Know You Need a New Air Filter Regularly, But Are They All the Same? Air filters are an important part of your cooling and heating system. They protect your HVAC equipment from build-up of dust and other particles, and they can remove potentially harmful pollutants from your indoor air.
Read MoreDreading an AC Replacement? The News is Better Than You Think At some point, you will have to replace your home air conditioner. All machines eventually wear out and break down; sometimes they can be repaired, and sometimes it makes more sense to have them replaced with a new model. But how can you know… Continue Reading
Read MoreFind Incentives to Upgrade Your HVAC System Yes, it’s true, there are still tax credits available to assist Long Island homeowners with the purchase of energy efficient home comfort products. Here are some of the details of the tax credits that are available in 2011:
Read MoreKeeping Your Air Free of Pollutants Makes a Healthier Home People tend to think of air pollution as an outdoor problem. However, quite often the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outside (according to the EPA, substantially more polluted). Allergy, asthma and immunology experts have estimated that half of all… Continue Reading
Read MorePick Out a Programmable Thermostat Perfect for Your Home Installing programmable thermostats is an easy way to reduce your energy use — and drive down your utility bills — especially if your Long Island home sits empty during a predictable time each day. These devices let you pre-set the times your A/C or heat… Continue Reading
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