Pretty soon, it will be time to turn on your air conditioner and sit back with a cool drink to enjoy–or maybe just wait out–the summer heat. But what happens if your air conditioner isn’t working after its winter break? Continue reading “Is Your Air Conditioner Ready For Cooling Season? Schedule Maintenance Now”
Flow of Warm Air is Dependent on Clean and Clear DuctworkIf you notice changes in the temperature in your home, such as a cooler than usual temperature in the wintertime, you might be experiencing the ill effects of neglected ducts. You might be surprised to find how far a little duct maintenance goes toward improving your home comfort. Continue reading “How Efficiently Your Furnace Allows Warm Air To Circulate Through Your Home Depends On Your Duct Maintenance”
How to Determine If Your Furnace Needs Repairs
Your furnace is bound to get a workout as it keeps you warm through the cold Long Island winters, so now is the time to queue your ears and eyes to signs of trouble to keep it in good working order. Continue reading “You’ll Know If It’s Time To Repair Your Furnace When You Learn What To Look And Listen For”
Moisture Can Appear in Your Attic for a Number of Reasons
In the interest of conserving energy, homeowners are doing their best to tightly seal their homes. One area that definitely needs proper ventilation, however, is the attic. Without it, your attic can trap contaminants, moisture, and heat, all of which can cause significant problems in your home. Continue reading “Wondering How Water Got Into Your Attic? Improper Ventilation May Be the Cause”
An Attached Garage is Convenient, But Also Filled With Potential Pollutants
When your home’s indoor air quality is poor, it will affect the everyday life of all who live in the home. Air impurities can cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness and nausea, as well as aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms. More serious health complications, such as respiratory problems, can occur from long-term exposure. Continue reading “How Can You Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality? Consider Cleaning Out Your Attached Garage”
There are Simple Things You Can Do to Reduce Indoor PollutantsMany of the contaminants that pass through your household air can end up settling in the various components of your HVAC system, such as your ductwork. With proper duct maintenance, however, you can reduce the presence of these contaminants in your home. With that in mind, here are five easy steps to help keep your ducts free of contamination: Continue reading “Maintain Your Ducts And Keep Them Free Of Contaminants In Five Easy Steps”
Changing Filters is a Simple Thing You Can DoYour furnace filter operates much like the air filter in your car, catching dirt and debris. And when the filter gets clogged, it’s time for a new one, because a full filter causes your heating system to work harder and burn up more energy. In the worst cases, a dirty filter can lead to expensive repairs and even system failure.
It pays, then, to check your furnace filter every month, though you may need wait longer than that to replace it. Start by getting out your furnace’s owner’s manual. This handy booklet, with its detailed diagrams, will literally serve as your furnace road map. Continue reading “Not Sure How To Replace The Filter In Your Furnace? Here Are Five Tips To Try”
Your HVAC Air Filters Help Keep Your Air and System Clean
One of the most costly investments in your Long Island home is your heating and cooling system. One of the least expensive ways to keep it operating efficiently and help it have a long service life is to simply change the air filters. Continue reading “Find Out Why Changing Air Filters Regularly Is One Of The Most Effective Steps You Can Take”
Air Movement in Your Home Can Improve Comfort and Save You Money
Homes today are built to be almost airtight to improve energy efficiency. However, trapped air may be full of pollutants, odor, and moisture, so you need a way to ventilate your home with fresh air. Without proper ventilation, your family may experience health problems associated with contaminants such as fumes, radon, or formaldehyde, or mold may grow due to excessive moisture. Spot control, or removing pollutants where they’re produced, is critical to ensuring adequate ventilation. Continue reading “With Spot Control, Ventilating Fans Improve Indoor Air Quality”
One Thing You Can Do to Cut Energy Bills: Seal Your Home!
Air leaks in your Long Island home can cause you not only to be less comfortable than you should be, but can cause a spike in energy expenses. When cold air can seep into your house and warm air leaks out, your heating and air conditioning system gets overworked. Continue reading “Put the Brakes on Air Leaks, and Stop Energy Losses”
