As another Long Island winter approaches, considering an upgrade to an energy-efficient furnace makes sense. New high-efficiency furnaces with Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings of at least 90 percent really shine in these cold winters. Continue reading “A Buyer’s Guide To Energy-Efficient Furnaces”
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A Ceiling Fan Can Be Your Furnace’s Best Friend
When cooler weather arrives, homeowners need to be ready for it. Though many homeowners know the basic tips of sealing their windows and checking their home’s insulation to improve furnace and whole-house efficiency, there are other tricks to keeping your home comfortable and lowering energy costs. Did you know that by utilizing your ceiling fans in conjunction with your furnace, you can enjoy a cozier winter at a lower cost? Continue reading “A Ceiling Fan Can Be Your Furnace’s Best Friend”
Why An Attic Fan Is Essential To Your Home’s Health
Your attic may be out of sight and out of mind, but the conditions there greatly affect your home’s overall “health.†And an attic fan is particularly essential to improving your home’s health. Continue reading “Why An Attic Fan Is Essential To Your Home’s Health”
Your A/C And Ceiling Fans: The Efficiency’s Better When You Use Them Together
Some things in life just seem to go together: a tea bag and water, a hammer and nails and an A/C and ceiling fans. When you put the last two into action inside of your home, you can reach peak energy efficiency. Continue reading “Your A/C And Ceiling Fans: The Efficiency’s Better When You Use Them Together”
Home Air Conditioner Maintenance: How Airflow And Refrigerant Can Boost Performance
During Long Island’s summer months, the importance of a well-functioning air conditioner goes without saying. Understanding how optimal airflow and refrigerant charge boost A/C efficiency can help you learn the value of scheduled home air conditioner maintenance at least once a year. Continue reading “Home Air Conditioner Maintenance: How Airflow And Refrigerant Can Boost Performance”
A Noisy Air Conditioner Is A Nuisance — For Everyone — Here’s What You Can Do
It could be your air conditioner. Or it could be your next-door neighbor’s. Either way, a noisy air conditioner can keep you up at night and cause you frustration. Continue reading “A Noisy Air Conditioner Is A Nuisance — For Everyone — Here’s What You Can Do”
Air Conditioning Basics: A Guide To Your Unit’s Inner Workings
Air conditioning basics rely on simple facts usually learned during first-year chemistry. In order to produce cooling, an air conditioner must convert a chemical from its gaseous state into a liquid state, and vice versa. Continue reading “Air Conditioning Basics: A Guide To Your Unit’s Inner Workings”
Your Air Conditioner’s Filter: Making Sense Of The MERV Numbers
Your air conditioner’s filter is important for enhancing home comfort and indoor air quality, and for the efficiency of your system. Continue reading “Your Air Conditioner’s Filter: Making Sense Of The MERV Numbers”
The Ductless Mini Split: An Elegant Solution For Your Cooling Challenge
Extending ductwork isn’t always a pleasant option for add-on spaces like a retrofitted attic or basement or for areas in your home that are difficult to heat and cool. For a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution, explore the versatile design and installation that ductless mini splits offer. Continue reading “The Ductless Mini Split: An Elegant Solution For Your Cooling Challenge”
It Pays To Have A Well Designed Duct System In Your Home
Your home’s duct system is the lifeline of your heating and cooling systems. Without it, even the best furnace or air conditioner won’t keep you warm during the often frigid Long Island winters or cool during the languid summers. Continue reading “It Pays To Have A Well Designed Duct System In Your Home”