You may not have heard of R-22, but you’re probably familiar with the term “Freon,” which is the proprietary name. R-22 is a refrigerant used in air conditioning systems to create cold air. Continue reading “The R-22 Phaseout Is Speeding up — Is Now the Time for an A/C Replacement?”
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SEER Ratings: So What Are They Exactly?
Understanding What a Seer Rating Means Will Help in Choosing a System
If you’ve been in the market for a new cooling system in recent years, you’ve probably seen references to a unit’s seasonal energy efficiency ratio, or SEER. Understanding more about this efficiency can help you cool your house as effectively as possible. Continue reading “SEER Ratings: So What Are They Exactly?”
Investing in a Heat Pump: Consider These Features
Heat Pumps are Versatile and Continue to Evolve Their Capabilities
Are you considering investing in a heat pump as an efficient means of heating and cooling your home? Continue reading “Investing in a Heat Pump: Consider These Features”
Your Air Conditioner Installation: Getting the Right Contractor for the Job
A Professional AC Contract Will Ensure Quality Installation of Your New System
Installing an air conditioner can be difficult to do on your own. That’s why it’s best to hire an air conditioner installation contractor for the job. Continue reading “Your Air Conditioner Installation: Getting the Right Contractor for the Job”
Your New Air Conditioner: Looking Beyond the SEER Ratings
A Holistic Approach to Your New AC Will Help You Find an Ideal System
If you’re looking for a new air conditioner, there are many factors to consider. Continue reading “Your New Air Conditioner: Looking Beyond the SEER Ratings”
Geothermal Cooling and Heating: What’s Good for You Is Good for the Planet, Too
Is Your Home a Candidate for an Energy Efficient Geothermal System?
If you’ve researched your HVAC options, you may know that geothermal cooling and heating systems are some of the most efficient systems on the market. But you might not be aware that they’re some of the most environmentally friendly, as well. Continue reading “Geothermal Cooling and Heating: What’s Good for You Is Good for the Planet, Too”
Optimizing Heat Pump Efficiency in That New Home You’re Building
Plan Ahead for an Energy Saving System That Heats and Cools
When you’re building a new home, you want to install appliances that will help you save money while having the smallest ecological impact. For homeowners in Long Island, optimizing heat pump efficiency is an important factor if you want to stay comfortable throughout the year. Continue reading “Optimizing Heat Pump Efficiency in That New Home You’re Building”
Boosting Your Indoor Air Quality, From Basement to Bedroom
Each Room of Your Home Presents Different Air Quality Problems
As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that the indoor air quality is clean and safe for all the occupants in the house. The different rooms attract a variety of pathogens that reduce the overall indoor air quality. Knowing what the contaminants in each room are allows you to address them and the risks they pose. Continue reading “Boosting Your Indoor Air Quality, From Basement to Bedroom”
Your Airtight Home Needs a Ventilating System, and Here’s Why
How Air Moves Through Your Home Helps Determine Comfort
Nowadays, efficient home are known to be airtight. Most all of the heating and cooling remains where it’s needed and intended, while saving hundreds of dollars on your electric bill throughout the year. However, if you’re lucky enough to have an airtight Long Island home, you may not realize you could benefit from a proper ventilating system to refresh the air you are breathing. Continue reading “Your Airtight Home Needs a Ventilating System, and Here’s Why”
Tend to Your Air Conditioner Maintenance Now, Before Long Island Heats Up
Longer Days Means It’s Time to Get Ready for Summer
The ideal time for air conditioner maintenance is in the spring, so your system is functioning at its highest level of efficiency before the summer heat arrives. Continue reading “Tend to Your Air Conditioner Maintenance Now, Before Long Island Heats Up”