Kerry’s HVAC Blog
Harnessing the Best Fuel for the Circumstances A dual fuel system is a combination gas furnace and electric heat pump. Heat pumps are extremely energy efficient and can produce as much as four times the amount of energy they consume, according to government statistics.
Read MoreKill Mold with Ultra Violet Light Your indoor air quality is one of the most important, and most overlooked, factors in keeping your family safe and comfortable at home.
Read MoreWith a Few Simple Hacks, You Can Save On Your Energy Bills It’s expensive to own a home on Long Island. But even if you can’t do anything about your property taxes. there are steps you can take to increase your energy savings and reduce your utility bills.
Read MoreLearn What to Do If Your Heat Pump is Not Working Correctly Heat pumps are a great way to save energy. They combine heating and cooling systems by using energy taken from the air outside. Instead of heating cold air, heat pumps just move heat around, meaning they can be 30 to 40 percent more… Continue Reading
Read MoreSave Money and Energy With New HVAC Technology Furnaces have come a long way in the past 15 years. Systems that were once gas guzzlers have become vastly more efficient, saving you money on your heating bills. Every furnace has a rating based on the unit’s annual fuel utilization efficiency, or AFUE. A furnace’s AFUE… Continue Reading
Read MoreImprove Your Home’s Comfort and Health With an Air Purifier System Updating or adding a new heating system is a smart move. After the brutal winter we have had in the New York area, installation of a high efficiency heating system can prepare us for next winter and get us ready to reap the rewards… Continue Reading
Read MoreWhen It Comes to Hot Water, You Have Choices Water heaters are one of the biggest drains on a house’s energy use, especially as they begin to age. There are a few things to consider when picking a new water heater. First, which system should you get? Here are some of your options:
Read MoreRate Your Home for Energy Use With Free Tool Are you doing all you can to keep your home comfort energy costs low? It seems to be a never-ending quest to keep fuel and electricity costs at a manageable level. Prices go up and winters seem more severe; summer heat seems more oppressive. Have you… Continue Reading
Read MoreA Well Maintained Whole House Humidifier Will Reap Benefits A whole-house humidifier can make dry, indoor heat feel so much more comfortable. The humidity level in a home also helps keep the thermostat set a degree or two lower which helps on energy costs. Although the humidifier demands relatively little attention, there are a few… Continue Reading
Read MoreAll Electronics Need Protection From Power Surges Your heating and cooling system is no different. When lightning strikes nearby or a storm knocks down a power line, it’s possible to send a surge of energy through the power grid, damaging sensitive electronics. Anything with a microprocessor is at risk, including your heating and cooling system.… Continue Reading
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