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First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Home Heating Oil

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Buying a home is a stressful process full of various tasks and seemingly endless projects. Living in the Northeast, one of the more important projects is setting up your home heating. This guide aims to equip first-time homebuyers with fundamental information about home heating oil, empowering you to make informed decisions when the time comes. Let’s delve into the basics.

How to Read Your Oil Tank

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Knowing how to take a reading of your oil tank is important to your budget, the health of your oil tank, and the overall health of your oil tank. Most home heating oil tanks do not require specific ordinance by New York State’s Petroleum Bulk Storage regulations as they generally have a capacity of less than 1,100 gallons. However, if you live in Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester counties, you should contact your county’s Department of […]

What Is a Heat Pump?

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In response to mounting environmental concerns, New York is leading the charge in mandating the phase-out of fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by implementing more efficient technologies and transitioning to alternative energy sources. Amidst the rise of new technologies, one proven method stands out: the heat pump. Understanding Heat Pumps A heat pump functions differently from a conventional HVAC system as it doesn’t generate heat or cooling. Instead, it works on the principle […]

Why You Need Heating Oil During the Summer

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While Long Island has experienced a relatively mild spring, the possibility of a hot summer looms ahead. As temperatures rise, our focus naturally shifts towards cooling our homes. We pay attention to air conditioning units, central air systems, fans, and create cross-breezes by strategically opening doors and windows to beat the heat. However, amidst all this, one might wonder: is heating oil only necessary for winter? Do You Use Heating Oil in The Summer? Contrary […]

Do Windows Affect Your HVAC?

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There are many factors that impact the efficiency of your HVAC system. Its size, how well maintained it is, the weather, and the temperature at which you’ve set your thermostat all determine how well your heater and air conditioner will function. But did you know that one of the biggest (and often overlooked) factors in HVAC efficiency is your windows? Do Windows Affect Air Conditioning? The size, type, and age of your windows have a […]