Although it seems as if the price of nearly everything is rising, including heating and cooling costs, you may be paying more than you need to in terms of your monthly energy bills — especially if your duct system is faulty. Continue reading “These Signs Mean Problems Ahead For Your Duct System”
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With A Little Effort, You Can Reduce High Energy Bills
Life on Long Island is expensive enough without having to worry about out-of-control energy costs. But you don’t have to make major home improvements or sacrifice comfort to reduce high energy bills. Just a few small steps can cut your energy costs in a big way. Continue reading “With A Little Effort, You Can Reduce High Energy Bills”
Your Malfunctioning Air Conditioner: Easy Troubleshooting Tips
Your A/C is an important component of your Long Island home, keeping you cool in the summer months. When your air conditioner malfunctions, your first reaction may be to call for service. And while you may need to, there are some things you can check yourself first. Continue reading “Your Malfunctioning Air Conditioner: Easy Troubleshooting Tips”
Those Pesky Air Leaks In Your Long Island Home: Find Them, And Fix Them
While some air leaks are noticeable enough to create an uncomfortable draft, your home probably has air leaks in hidden places you don’t even know about. To create a tight seal in the home’s outer envelope and improve energy efficiency, you need to find and fix leaks where they are most prominent: in the walls, the attic floor, and the basement ceiling. Continue reading “Those Pesky Air Leaks In Your Long Island Home: Find Them, And Fix Them”
Why A Low Cooling Load Means Lean Energy Bills
When you work toward a low cooling load, your electric bill will go down. Continue reading “Why A Low Cooling Load Means Lean Energy Bills”
5 Options For Reducing Home Heat Gain
Heat gain – “solar gain” and “passive solar gain” mean the same thing – is the process whereby structures, including our homes, warm up inside as the sun’s energy falls on the outside. There are several options for reducing heat gain, steps that are particularly valuable with our hot and muggy Long Island summers. Continue reading “5 Options For Reducing Home Heat Gain”
If Summer Allergies Bring You Down, Improve Indoor Air Quality
Summer ought to be a time of relaxation, fun with family and friends, and memorable vacations, but if you suffer from summer allergies, you may not feel much like celebrating. Luckily, there are things you can do to minimize your allergies both at home and on the road. Continue reading “If Summer Allergies Bring You Down, Improve Indoor Air Quality”
The Home Energy Evaluation You Do Yourself: A Weekend Job With Long-Term Potential
Long Island can be a rewarding but expensive place to live. If you’re looking for ways to save money, consider performing an energy evaluation of your own home. Continue reading “The Home Energy Evaluation You Do Yourself: A Weekend Job With Long-Term Potential”
Check Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Your home’s indoor air quality is of vital importance. Keeping tabs on air quality and making necessary adjustments will keep contaminants out of your home as we approach summer in the Long Island area. Continue reading “Check Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality”
Diminished Home Comfort And High Energy Costs? 3 Possible Problems
If your home comfort is not up to par, it will generally result in an unpleasant living environment that leaves you feeling stressed and uncomfortable. When decreased home comfort combines with high energy bills, look to the following three possible problem areas in your home. Then, take action to remedy the problem. Continue reading “Diminished Home Comfort And High Energy Costs? 3 Possible Problems”