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Those Pesky Air Leaks In Your Long Island Home: Find Them, And Fix Them

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sealing air leaks, Long Island, New YorkReduce Heating and Cooling Bills with a Sealed Home

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” →

Your Home Zoning System: 6 Key Components Of Excellent Design

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your home zoning system, Long Island, New York

Rooms and Living Areas Have Different Comfort Needs

We have talked before on this blog about zoning systems  and the improved comfort and temperature control they can bring to your Long Island home. If you are considering getting a zoning system installed, there are six important design elements that you need to keep in mind. Continue reading “Your Home Zoning System: 6 Key Components Of Excellent Design” →

Your A/C And Ceiling Fans: The Efficiency’s Better When You Use Them Together

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a/c and ceiling fans, Long Island, New YorkA Ceiling Fan Can Help Your Home’s Circulation

 

Some things in life just seem to go together: a tea bag and water, a hammer and nails and an A/C and ceiling fans. When you put the last two into action inside of your home, you can reach peak energy efficiency. Continue reading “Your A/C And Ceiling Fans: The Efficiency’s Better When You Use Them Together” →

The Home Energy Evaluation You Do Yourself: A Weekend Job With Long-Term Potential

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home energy evaluation finds air leaks, Long Island, New YorkTrim Your Energy Bill With a Simple DIY Energy Audit

 

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” →

Vacationing? First, Take Care Of These Home Maintenance Musts

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home maintenance before vacation, Long Island, New York

Things to Do Before Heading Out of Town

If a trip away from Long Island is in the cards this summer, make sure to prepare your home before you leave. Taking the time for basic home maintenance will not only save you money, but it can also save you from returning to unwanted surprises or costly repairs. Continue reading “Vacationing? First, Take Care Of These Home Maintenance Musts” →

Diminished Home Comfort And High Energy Costs? 3 Possible Problems

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home comfort, Long Island, New YorkAre You Getting Higher Energy Bills? Learn Why It Might Be Happening

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” →

Here’s What A Professional Should Check During An Energy Evaluation Of Your Home

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energy evaluations long island, nyHave an Expert Energy Auditor Check Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

If you’re concerned about high utility bills, a professional energy audit can help you identify specific heating and cooling efficiency issues within your home. Energy evaluations involve a thorough examination of every room in your home, an assessment of previous utility bills, and a measure of your HVAC equipment’s efficiency, along with several other factors. Here are a few major elements a professional energy auditor should consider during the audit. The audit should include: Continue reading “Here’s What A Professional Should Check During An Energy Evaluation Of Your Home” →

Do-It-Yourself Energy Evaluations Are An Effective Way To Locate Air Leaks In Your Home

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Energy Evaluations Long Island, NY areaEnergy evaluations can help you to identify places in your home where air leaks into and out of your home. Energy evaluations can be performed by professionals who will use special equipment such as infrared cameras to detect leaks. You can also perform an energy evaluation on your own – if you know where to look for leaks and how to fix them.   Continue reading “Do-It-Yourself Energy Evaluations Are An Effective Way To Locate Air Leaks In Your Home” →

Air-Source Heat Pumps Get Efficient Results In Long Island’s Climate

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air source heat pumps Long Island, NY areaHeat Pumps Work Well for Homeowners on Long Island

Efficiency equates to value; therefore both factors are important to Long Island homeowners upgrading their HVAC systems. For maximum value, air-source heat pumps are a particularly popular system of choice due to their high efficiency ratings. From initial purchase through years of operation, an air-source heat pump is one of the most practical and economical, and comfortable HVAC equipment options available. Continue reading “Air-Source Heat Pumps Get Efficient Results In Long Island’s Climate” →

Prepare For Winter With These Energy-Saving Steps

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Prepare For Winter With These Energy-Saving StepsKeep Your Heating Bills to a Minimum With These Fixes

 

Preparing for an event or occurrence is much easier before it happens rather that waiting until it’s happening. Last winter was rough and this one has the potential to be just as bad — or worse. And, we all know that fuel costs keep rising. While temperatures are still warm, here are a few tips to help  you prepare and increase your winter energy savings. Continue reading “Prepare For Winter With These Energy-Saving Steps” →