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How to Tell It’s Time to Replace Your Thermostat

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Spring on Long Island brings milder days, but those chilly April evenings still call for a reliable heating system. At the heart of your HVAC setup is your thermostat, the unsung hero that keeps your home comfortable. But how do you know when it’s time to replace this critical device? At Express COD, a trusted name in home heating for over 60 years, we’ve seen it all. Here are five telltale signs your thermostat is […]

Top Home Heating Myths of 2025

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Common misconceptions have circulated over the years about the best ways to heat your home. They are well-intentioned but often not well-researched. These heating myths can lead people to use inefficient heating practices that result in higher bills. It’s important to understand the differences between fact and fiction when it comes to home heating. 1. Shutting HVAC Vents in Unused Rooms Saves Energy Many people believe that shutting vents in unused rooms will help reduce […]

How to Be More Efficient with Your Home Heating Oil

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Whether times are tight or not, it’s always good to check in on how much we’re spending on essentials each month to make sure we’re managing our homes efficiently and with care. One of the most essential resources in our home is heating oil. What makes it even more important to be aware of our heating oil costs is how much more we have to use during the colder months of the year. To help […]

How a Zone Control System Can Save You Money

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In the winter months, home heating is vital for the comfort of your family. As Long Island is one of the oldest suburbs in the country, the homes throughout Nassau and Suffolk have a wide age range, spanning several decades, which means they won’t all heat in the same way. Many houses may need better insulation, window upgrades, or even a completely overhauled HVAC system to improve efficiency and lower home heating costs. Depending on […]

What Happens When You Run Out of Heating Oil?

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There are so many chores to be done around the house in the winter. With a long to-do list, it’s easy for out-of-sight, out-of-mind tasks to slip through the cracks. Checking your oil tank gauge is easy to forget until you run out of heating oil in the middle of a Long Island winter. What happens to your furnace when you run out of oil, and what should you do when it does?