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”
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Your Home Zoning System: 6 Key Components Of Excellent Design
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”
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”
Your A/C And Ceiling Fans: The Efficiency’s Better When You Use Them Together
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”
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”
Vacationing? First, Take Care Of These Home Maintenance Musts
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”
How To Size Up A Tankless Water Heater
Tankless water heaters are one of the more recent developments in home water heating. Continue reading “How To Size Up A Tankless Water Heater”
Smart Thermostats Let You Log On For Control
Smart thermostats allow you to control the temperature in your home — without touching a single button on the thermostat itself. They are possibly the best thermostats on the market for homeowners who desire the ultimate in home comfort and convenience. Continue reading “Smart Thermostats Let You Log On For Control”
Need A New Thermostat? 3 Key Considerations
So you need a new thermostat and, because this may be the first time you’ve ever had to shop for one, you may not know where to begin. If that’s the case, consider three factors and, by the time you head to the store, you should feel ready and confident to make the right selection. Continue reading “Need A New Thermostat? 3 Key Considerations”