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Energy Efficiency and Heat Pumps

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With weather extremes becoming more and more normal for Nassau and Suffolk counties, everyone we know is looking for the most energy-efficient ways to heat and cool their homes. So when people ask us about heat pumps, and whether they can cool your home, the answer is, “Let’s talk about heat pumps.” When you have a heat pump installed by Tragar, you are not looking at simply a heat exchanger that moves cool air from […]

Is It Cheaper to Keep Your House at a Constant Temperature?

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There is a widespread misconception about how to save on your power bills during the summer months. Common wisdom suggests that keeping your thermostat set at a constant temperature will save money and conserve energy. The rationale is that if you turn your system on and off or adjust the thermostat up and down, it will use more energy to bring your home’s temperature back down to the desired level. But for most HVAC systems, […]

Can Heating Oil Evaporate in The Summer?

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As temperatures across the country rocket, heating oil is probably not the main thing on most people’s minds. However, summer is an excellent time to fill up your tank, as you’ll usually get the lowest prices of the year. With the heat as intense as it has been, and a significant amount of it yet to come, do you stand to lose some of your oil purchase as it turns into vapor? Does Heating Oil […]

Protecting HVAC Systems from Wildlife

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Mother Nature can be inhospitable, especially to machinery. Located outside, your HVAC system is constantly exposed to the forces of nature: seasonal temperatures, extreme weather, and a less often considered factor—wildlife. From cockroaches and ants to raccoons and beyond, a vast array of wildlife could potentially enter your HVAC. But how much of an actual concern is this? Can Animals Get in Your HVAC System? Most certainly, yes. Any mid-sized creature that can crawl under […]