Check Your HVAC System’s Ductwork Regularly for IssuesIf your energy bills were high this summer when you ran the air conditioner or you have uncomfortable spaces inside your home, you might have ductwork obstructions. Continue reading “Ductwork Obstructions Might Be the Culprit When it Comes to Home Inefficiencies”
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A professional home energy audit is the first step toward optimizing your home’s energy usage. Continue reading “Not Sure Where Your Long Island Home’s Inefficient? A Home Energy Audit Can Help”
Getting the Most From Your AC SystemIf you have purchased a high efficiency air conditioner for your home, you need to know about the FACTS. What we are talking about are the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) FACTS. Continue reading “Keeping a High Efficiency Air Conditioner in Top Form”
When you’re buying a new air conditioner, it’s likely that you’ll run across terms and concepts you’re unfamiliar with. This guide can clarify some of the mysteries of these major appliances, simplifying and demystifying the process for you. Continue reading “Buying a New Air Conditioner: The Basics”
A Professional AC Contract Will Ensure Quality Installation of Your New SystemInstalling an air conditioner can be difficult to do on your own. That’s why it’s best to hire an air conditioner installation contractor for the job. Continue reading “Your Air Conditioner Installation: Getting the Right Contractor for the Job”
Longer Days Means It’s Time to Get Ready for SummerThe ideal time for air conditioner maintenance is in the spring, so your system is functioning at its highest level of efficiency before the summer heat arrives. Continue reading “Tend to Your Air Conditioner Maintenance Now, Before Long Island Heats Up”
When the forced-air system in your Long Island home is working well, it’s easy to think of it as just a basic appliance that distributes warm or cool air. Although that is what the system does, a number of components are involved in getting that seemingly simple job done. When you’re shopping around for a new HVAC system, it helps to be familiar with your system’s inner workings. Continue reading “Your Forced-Air System: How It Keeps You Warm In The Winter”
What to Do If Your AC Stops WorkingYour 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”
Reduce Heating and Cooling Bills with a Sealed HomeWhile 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”
Are You Getting Higher Energy Bills? Learn Why It Might Be HappeningIf 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”
