Sooner or later, you’re going to need to shop around for new heating and cooling equipment for your Long Island home. There are many choices out there, but luckily, you can count on the Energy Star logo to point you to the models that are most energy efficient. But is this logo enough for all consumers? Energy Star doesn’t seem to think so, which is one reason they’ve created the new “Most Efficient” program. Continue reading “What’s Even More Coveted Than The Energy Star Logo? The Most Efficient Label”
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Home Energy Efficiency: Improvements That Get Results
As the weather turns colder, people living on Long Island start thinking about simple maintenance tasks they can perform that will benefit them once winter weather really sets in. Making improvements in and around your home can save you money by boosting your home energy efficiency and can help protect your investment in your home. Continue reading “Home Energy Efficiency: Improvements That Get Results”
Home Insulation Upgrade: 3 Ways You’ll Benefit
As the temperature starts to drop, many Long Island homeowners take steps to make their homes winter-ready. In addition to fall furnace preventive maintenance, evaluating your home’s insulation should be a top priority before winter hits. Continue reading “Home Insulation Upgrade: 3 Ways You’ll Benefit”
These Signs Mean Problems Ahead For Your Duct System
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”
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”
Energy Vampires: Take Care, Or They Could Overpower Your Long Island Home
They’re called “energy vampires” for a reason, and they fittingly strike most often in the middle of the night. Continue reading “Energy Vampires: Take Care, Or They Could Overpower Your Long Island Home”
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”
Energy Star: The Label Can Help You Select Better Home-Comfort Equipment
Even if you’ve downright scurried through a home-improvement store, the Energy Star label has probably caught your eye. And now that you’re searching for an appliance, you’ll probably slow down long enough to see just how valuable this label really is. Continue reading “Energy Star: The Label Can Help You Select Better Home-Comfort Equipment”
Control High Energy Bills With These 5 Tips
Our Long Island summers are typically hot and muggy, and heat waves are always possible. With an effective air conditioning system, you can defy the heat and feel comfortable in your home, but it’s going to cost you. That doesn’t mean you can’t take some steps to control high energy bills. Continue reading “Control High Energy Bills With These 5 Tips”
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”