Autumn is here, and the cold weather looms in the not-too-distant future. It’s a good time to get a jump on making sure that you and yours stay toasty warm through the cold months ahead. Which does a better and more efficient job, gas heat or oil heat? First, let’s start with an essential definition. AFUE ratings are the baseline measurement we will be using. In the simplest terms, the AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) […]
Should You Keep Your Oil Tank Full in the Summer?
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 […]
A Review of Advancements in Home Heating Oil
There have been several improvements in recent years to the ways we heat our homes. Many of these advancements have to do with becoming more efficient while lessening our impact on the environment and carbon footprint.
Why Do Oil Prices Rise And Fall?
With the recent conflict in Europe and resulting sanctions affecting oil imports and exports, many Long Islanders are experiencing the resulting impact of that at the pump. Some of the sharpest increases to our gas prices have been happening, and we know quite when the prices will go back down again. While this situation is an outlier, we’ve all noticed prices of oil going up and down over the years and even multiple times in […]
Heating Seasonal Performance Factor Ratings — What to Know
When considering an HVAC system replacement or upgrade, Heating Seasonal Performance Ratings (HSPF) is a critical number to understand. HSPF is a rating that measures the energy efficiency of a heat pump during cool and cold months, with higher-rated units between 9 and 10 providing significant energy efficiency. How is HSPF calculated, how does it relate to SEER, and how does it affect the bottom line cost of running a building’s HVAC?
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