Closing Air Vents in Your Long Island Home? What You Need to First Understand

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Modern Heating Systems Need Proper Ventilation

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”

Looking for Optimal Energy Efficiency? Take the Whole-House Systems Approach

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By Taking a Holistic Approach Your Home Can Be Energy Efficient

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”

Improve Indoor Air Quality and Your Allergies WIth This Room by Room Action Plan

Each Room in Your Home Has Its Own IAQ Challenges

If you or someone in your Long Island home suffers from allergies or asthma, there are quite a few things you can do to improve your indoor air quality and reduce flare-ups of symptoms, as well as prevent other respiratory illnesses later on. This room-by-room guide will help you clean up your indoor air and breather easier in your home.indoor air quality Continue reading “Improve Indoor Air Quality and Your Allergies WIth This Room by Room Action Plan”

Variable-Speed Furnaces Offer 3 Significant Benefits for Long Island Homeowners

New Technology in Furnaces Allows for More Precise Heating for Your Long Island Home

 

For many Long Island homeowners, gearing up for the cold weather ahead also means getting the furnace ready. If you need to replace the furnace this season, you’ll probably want to know about the variable-speed furnace — an important innovation that can help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable throughout the winter months.

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Confused by Dual Fuel Heating? Here’s What You Need to Know

How You Can Save Money by Using the Right Amount of Energy

If you’re interested in having one of the more efficient heating systems for your home, you might consider a dual fuel system. Continue reading “Confused by Dual Fuel Heating? Here’s What You Need to Know”

Tackle Water Heater Maintenance to Keep the Hot Water Flowing Freely

water heater maintenance, Long Island, New YorkNow is the Best Time to Get Your Water Heater Looked At

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”

Before Investing in an HVAC Upgrade, Get Load Calculations Performed

load calculation, Long Island, New YorkUnderstanding How Your Home Uses Energy is Important

Upgrading an HVAC system could be one of the most complex purchases you make as a homeowner, and the critical first step is a load calculation. Continue reading “Before Investing in an HVAC Upgrade, Get Load Calculations Performed”

8 Tips for Hiring an HVAC Contractor Who’s Right for the Job

hvac contractor, Long Island, New YorkKnowing What to Look For in a Quality HVAC Contractor

Why do so many people worry when hiring an HVAC contractor? Perhaps it’s because a home’s heating and cooling system is a key element when it comes to keeping your home happy and healthy. Continue reading “8 Tips for Hiring an HVAC Contractor Who’s Right for the Job”

Ductwork Obstructions Might Be the Culprit When it Comes to Home Inefficiencies

ductwork obstructions, Long Island, New YorkCheck Your HVAC System’s Ductwork Regularly for Issues

If your energy bills were high this summer when you ran the air conditioner or you have uncomfortable spaces inside your home, you might have ductwork obstructions. Continue reading “Ductwork Obstructions Might Be the Culprit When it Comes to Home Inefficiencies”

Maximize Your Ductless Mini Split for Optimal Performance During Cooler Temps

tools-optimizing ductles mini split, Long Island, New YorkToday’s Ductless Mini-Splits Can Help Keep You Warm This Winter

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”