This hurricane season has already been record-setting in other parts of the country. That means many of us here on Long Island are rightfully wondering if this will mean a wetter fall and winter season than usual. There are indicators that we may be experiencing a La Nina season this year, which means that the surface ocean temperatures are cooler in the Pacific, which can cause a wetter winter across the country; including New York. […]
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for Cooler Weather
As we move through fall and winter approaches, the decreased daylight and colder weather have Long Islanders making adjustments to keep their homes warm. Our boilers will work harder to maintain the comfortable temperatures we enjoyed effortlessly just a few months ago. Many homes use additional HVAC systems, like heat pumps, alongside their furnace to provide extra relief from the cold. If we aren’t using and maintaining our HVAC systems correctly, they could be damaged […]
Energy Efficiency and Heat Pumps
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 […]
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for a Hurricane
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has been relatively quiet so far, but activity is predicted to be well above average as we enter the seasonal peak of storm activity. Hurricanes and tropical storms have often brought Long Island extensive damage and extended power outages, and every resident should be prepared for such occurrences. Any pre-storm checklist should include a plan to protect your HVAC system. Damage to your unit can be costly to repair and […]
Is It Cheaper to Keep Your House at a Constant Temperature?
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, […]
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