It’s a cold winter day in Suffolk County. You’re home alone, freezing because you don’t want to waste energy by turning the heater up. So, thinking it will help, you go around the house and close air vents in empty bedrooms. It seems logical that restricting airflow from your heater or air conditioner will save energy or work faster, but the opposite is true. Continue reading “Closing Air Vents in Your Long Island Home? What You Need to First Understand”
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Looking for Optimal Energy Efficiency? Take the Whole-House Systems Approach
Nowadays many people are concerned with improving energy efficiency in their homes. Whether for financial reasons or due to environmental concerns, the objective is the same: to maximize energy savings. To achieve this goal, it’s vital that each area of energy usage in the house is identified and addressed. Taking this whole-house approach to energy efficiency is the smart solution, and it’s easy too, if you follow these six simple steps. Continue reading “Looking for Optimal Energy Efficiency? Take the Whole-House Systems Approach”
Tackle Water Heater Maintenance to Keep the Hot Water Flowing Freely
There’s a familiar chill in the Long Island air. Fall is here, with winter soon to follow and that means dropping temperatures. Keep the temperature of your water comfortably warm with water heater maintenance now to avoid any issues over the winter. Continue reading “Tackle Water Heater Maintenance to Keep the Hot Water Flowing Freely”
Maximize Your Ductless Mini Split for Optimal Performance During Cooler Temps
Over the years, ductless mini split technology has improved greatly, making it a more viable heating solution in cooler climates. Follow these tips to maximize your ductless mini split for optimal performance during cooler temperatures. Continue reading “Maximize Your Ductless Mini Split for Optimal Performance During Cooler Temps”
Tackle End-of-Season Air Conditioner Maintenance to Prolong System Life
As the seasons change, so do your heating and air conditioning requirements. Continue reading “Tackle End-of-Season Air Conditioner Maintenance to Prolong System Life”
Need a Furnace Replacement for Your New York Residence? Do Your Homework
Looking for a furnace replacement could be one of the more demanding processes you go through as a homeowner, and it’s also an important one. Long Island winters are long and cold, and heating your home takes a substantial piece out of your budget. Continue reading “Need a Furnace Replacement for Your New York Residence? Do Your Homework”
Not Sure Where Your Long Island Home’s Inefficient? A Home Energy Audit Can Help
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”
Let the Energy Star Be Your Guide When Replacing Your A/C or Furnace
It’s been more than 20 years, but one star on the horizon still provides as much illumination as it did in 1992. It’s the Energy Star, and it should serve as your guiding force if you’re about to replace your air conditioner or furnace. Continue reading “Let the Energy Star Be Your Guide When Replacing Your A/C or Furnace”
Keeping a High Efficiency Air Conditioner in Top Form
If 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”
Let Federal Energy Tax Credits Ease the Pain of an Ailing A/C
The cost of replacing an air conditioning unit can be quite a shocker for the average homeowner. But a homeowner who’s ready to purchase a new A/C this summer can get some financial relief by choosing a system that qualifies for federal energy tax credits. Continue reading “Let Federal Energy Tax Credits Ease the Pain of an Ailing A/C”