Kerry’s HVAC Blog
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.
Read MoreMore 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
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreIf 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
Read MoreCarbon 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
Read MoreDo 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?
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIt’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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