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How Summer Weather Affects Your HVAC System

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We’ll soon be working our HVAC systems extra hard to keep us cool during the Dog Days of Summer. The “Dog Days” is actually an ancient reference tied to the coincidental sunrise rising of Sirius, the Dog Star. While the star doesn’t have an actual effect on our temperature, its appearance in our morning skies traditionally coincided with the hottest and most humid of our summer months. So as it gets hotter, and we strive […]

Should You Keep Your Oil Tank Full in the Summer?

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There’s a lot of uncertainty out there lately regarding the prices of a great number of things. With increasing inflation, prices going up at the pump, and rising energy costs, homeowners are looking for ways to save what they can, especially on Long Island, where things are already pretty expensive. In fact, this year, heating oil is more expensive than ever on Long Island. You may be looking at your home energy costs and trying […]

What Is a Prime and Start?

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Anyone using oil furnaces for heat has been feeling the pinch as oil and gas prices rocket recently – almost doubling in the past two years. The average person can’t be blamed for trying to be frugal and squeeze every drop of use out of their heating oil. Unfortunately, this can lead to letting the furnace run completely out of oil, creating the need to prime and start your furnace. (First of all, make sure […]

Carbon Monoxide Safety Reminders

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A stealthy threat, carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, and many are unaware of its presence in their home until it’s too late. Nearly 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the ER due to carbon monoxide exposure, and more than 400 do not survive. The good news is that you can take steps to protect yourself and your family. Can HVAC Cause Carbon Monoxide? Malfunctioning HVAC systems are among the most common causes of carbon […]