Warm Air Can Escape Into Your Attic Through the Hatch: Seal it!If your attic hatch is leaking, it may be a big source of energy loss in your home. Further, it will negate other insulation improvements you make to the attic. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to stop leaks through the attic hatch. Continue reading “Done Insulating? Not If The Attic Hatch Is Leaking”
How You Can Deal With Dry Air in Your Home This Winter
With winter arriving, now’s the time to consider installing a whole-house humidifier to protect both your family and your home from the damaging effects of dry winter air. Consider what you risk from high humidity levels in your home. Continue reading “Take Care Of Dry Winter Air With A Whole-House Humidifier”
New Furnaces Meet Higher Energy StandardsAs another Long Island winter approaches, considering an upgrade to an energy-efficient furnace makes sense. New high-efficiency furnaces with Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings of at least 90 percent really shine in these cold winters. Continue reading “A Buyer’s Guide To Energy-Efficient Furnaces”
Proper Attic Ventilation is Helpful Year RoundYour attic may be out of sight and out of mind, but the conditions there greatly affect your home’s overall health. And an attic fan is particularly essential to improving your home’s health. Continue reading “Why An Attic Fan Is Essential To Your Home’s Health”
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”
Keep Your Drain Water Clean With Regular Cleaning
Mold buildup is a common problem with air conditioner drip pans. These pans are designed to collect water produced by your air conditioner, and any excess moisture that does not evaporate quickly attracts mold, a type of fungus that thrives in damp environments. Continue reading “Preventing Mold Buildup In The Drip Pan Of Your Air Conditioner”
Any Liquid Leaking From Your AC System Should Be CheckedHome air conditioning problems and repairs can be costly. Without taking steps to avoid such problems, you also run the risk of a clogged drainage system, which could result in water damage to your home. Continue reading “Home Air Conditioning Problems? Water Damage Is Costly — Learn How To Avoid It”
When springtime hits Long Island, it signals the arrival of warmer weather and blooming flowers, but it also means higher humidity is on its way. Dehumidifiers are one of the best ways to deal with out-of-control humidity. Continue reading “Let A Dehumidifier Handle Humid Springtime Air”
Learn How New Programmable Thermostats Affect HumidityDuring a Long Island winter, probably the only blast of humidity that you may feel is after someone takes a shower and forgets to turn on the bathroom fan to circulate the air. Continue reading “Humidity Control, Not Just Heat and Air, From Your Programmable Thermostat”
A whole-house humidifier can make dry, indoor heat feel so much more comfortable. The humidity level in a home also helps keep the thermostat set a degree or two lower which helps on energy costs. Although the humidifier demands relatively little attention, there are a few things that the homeowner should occasionally check to make sure everything is in good working order. Continue reading “Humidifier Cleaning and Maintenance Tips”
