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Kerry’s HVAC Blog

Bigger is Not Always Better When Purchasing HVAC Equipment

November 11, 2010

When it is time to replace heating and air conditioning equipment, it is absolutely essential that you match the size of the unit to the needs of your home. Do not assume that just because a unit has more power it is the appropriate HVAC system for use in your house. Today’s hvac systems come in a variety of sizes for a reason, and you need to choose the one that will be the most efficient at heating and cooling your home.

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What Homeowners Need to Know About SEER Ratings

November 5, 2010

SEER is an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. In basic terms, it is a measurement of how much energy an air conditioner, furnace or hot water heater uses during operation. The higher the SEER rating, the less electric that is required to power the unit. The government is trying to reduce the use of electricity across the country and is offering tax rebates for the purchase of equipment with high SEER ratings.

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How to Control Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality

November 3, 2010

More and more people are being treated for allergy and asthma symptoms, and experts suspect that poor indoor air quality is one of the reasons. Some studies show that the average person spends as much as 90% of their time inside and that could be contributing to  health problems. Homes today are being built tight… Continue Reading

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Good Ventilation Systems Provide Good Indoor Air Quality

October 28, 2010

There is nothing more important than the safety of your family. You would like to think that in the confines of your home, you would have nothing to fear. However, the is a potential danger lurking right inside your house. Indoor air pollution is more of a threat to most of us than the smog of polluted cities and the only way to protect your loved ones is through proper ventilation systems.

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UV Lights Help Improve Indoor Air Quality

October 26, 2010

If you think that your home protects you from the dangers of air pollution, think again. In fact, the air inside of your home can be up to 10 times  more polluted than outside air. But you can breathe easier—and improve your indoor air quality—by using UV lights. UV, which stands for ultraviolet light, works… Continue Reading

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Carbon Monoxide Facts for Homeowners

October 21, 2010

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless,  silent killer that, unfortunately, is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. The Journal of the American Medical Association estimates that there are approximately 2,100 accidental carbon monoxide poisoning deaths—each  year—in the U.S. But many of these deaths can be prevented with the use of… Continue Reading

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High Efficiency Boilers Cut Energy Costs

October 19, 2010

Do you have a steam or hot water heating system? Do you rely on an old, inefficient boiler to heat that water that heats your home? Do you cringe every time you open your heating bill? Did you know that high efficiency boilers cut energy costs?

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Save this Winter with a High Efficiency Furnace

October 14, 2010

Winter is almost here and so are your heating bills. Unfortunately, your heating bills can take quite a chunk out of your finances. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the majority of your energy bills are spent on heating your home. Given this statistic, it makes sense that you would want save money on… Continue Reading

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Heat Pump Essentials for Homeowners

October 12, 2010

If you’re a Long Island homeowner using a heat pump to heat and cool your home, you may already know that this equipment offers energy-efficient comfort. We’d like to go over some heat pump essentials for anyone who’d like more information about this type of HVAC system, or just wants to better understand how their system works.

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Is Your Heating System Ready for the Winter Season?

October 7, 2010

It’s a question every Long Island homeowner should be asking right about now. Sure, the really cold weather has yet to rear its ugly head, but you don’t want to be unprepared when it does. Fall is the ideal time to get a heating system tune-up, to head off any problems this winter and get your system ready for frigid temperatures.

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