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5 Most Common Thermostat Problems Affecting Your Comfort

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At one time or another, most of us will find our HVAC system isn’t working as it should. The furnace isn’t heating, the air conditioner isn’t cooling, or the temperature isn’t anywhere near where we expect it to be. We often catastrophize, worrying that we’re about to be hit with a massive repair bill or – even worse – that our system may need to be replaced. In reality, many HVAC issues that affect our […]

What Does Home Heating Oil Look Like?

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Home heating oil is widely used on Long Island, yet it’s not something the average person actually sees. People should understand what it looks like, what it is, and when it goes bad. Because refineries could not keep up with demand for home heating oil if it were only produced during the winter months, home heating oil is produced year-round and then stored until needed. More than 1 million gallons of home heating oil are […]

Essential Autumn Heat Pump Maintenance

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Modern heat pumps are an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, but they require more frequent service than single-function HVAC systems. Year-round preventative maintenance and twice-yearly professional inspections are important for the efficiency and life of a heat pump. Now that fall has arrived, it’s a great time to be sure your system is prepared for the colder months ahead. To ensure optimal performance and a longer system lifespan, it’s important to perform […]

What You Need to Know About the Types of Home Heating Oil

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Oil heat, a.k.a. oil-powered heating systems, are used by 18% of Nassau County homes and 46% of Suffolk County households rely on heating oil to power their home heating system. Yet how much do you know about home heating oil? Do you even know what it looks like? Here’s a primer on this heating source. What Is Home Heating Oil? Home heating oil is a petroleum-based fuel used to heat homes with oil furnaces and […]

Common Home Cooling Mistakes

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Summer may be winding down on Long Island, but there are still plenty of hot days to come. New York can have sweltering days well into the latter half of September. We’re also far enough through summer that you’ve had time to see your energy bills for June and July, and you might not like what you’re seeing. It’s possible your energy bills could be lowered in the future by avoiding some common home cooling […]