Like Any Industry, the HVAC Business Has Some Common LingoIf you’re like many homeowners, you have no idea what your air conditioning contractor is talking about most of the time. Though it’s tempting to simply “smile and nod” as he or she rattles off A/C jargon, it’s important that you understand explanations and recommendations. Continue reading “The Language Of Air Conditioning: Are You Fluent?”
A 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”
Keeping Your Home’s Air Cool Requires a Combination of FactorsDuring Long Island’s summer months, the importance of a well-functioning air conditioner goes without saying. Understanding how optimal airflow and refrigerant charge boost A/C efficiency can help you learn the value of scheduled home air conditioner maintenance at least once a year. Continue reading “Home Air Conditioner Maintenance: How Airflow And Refrigerant Can Boost Performance”
Learn What That Blue Tag Means For Your Energy BillEven 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”
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”
Learn What a Geothermal Unit Does and How it WorksIt seems like everyone is talking about energy efficiency these days, and with good reason. Energy costs are on the rise, and some of the fuels that give us energy are bad for the environment. It just makes sense to use less energy whenever we can, not only to help out our wallets but also our planet. Continue reading “The Geothermal Heat Pump: Weighing Up-Front Cost Against Long-Term Savings”
Regular Heat Pump Maintenance is Something You Can Do Any Time of the Year
Heat pump maintenance is vital for keeping cooling (and heating) expenses as low as possible, and for providing home comfort all year long. Continue reading “Heat Pump Maintenance: Even If You Forgot To Schedule Spring Service, It’s Not Too Late”
The Quality of Your Air Can Be Enhanced in a Variety of Ways
Summer ought to be a time of relaxation, fun with family and friends, and memorable vacations, but if you suffer from summer allergies, you may not feel much like celebrating. Luckily, there are things you can do to minimize your allergies both at home and on the road. Continue reading “If Summer Allergies Bring You Down, Improve Indoor Air Quality”
Reduce the Size of Your Energy Bill Using These HacksOur 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 best way to keep your Long Island home cool this summer is with a new central air conditioner. As you shop for an upgrade, there are several features worth checking into, but perhaps one of the most important things you can do is compare SEER ratings. Continue reading “Your New A/C: Weigh The SEER Ratings, But Check Out These 6 Features, Too”
