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This winter season has been a fairly mild one for Long Island residents. We’ve avoided bad winter storms well into February. Still, anything can happen, and we should be prepared for ice and snow throughout the winter season into early spring. Just because we’ve avoided a string of bad winter storms doesn’t mean we haven’t had many cold days and nights requiring us to turn up the heat in our homes. With the uncertainty in

Going green with your home energy can be super confusing until you learn about Bioheat®. Once you do, affordable, renewable energy is just a call away. Cost One reason people avoid opting for cleaner energy sources is that they think it will be expensive. MyMove.com recommends a variety of different green heating options, including geothermal heat and solar panels. The upfront cost of either option scares away many consumers. Both require construction on your home

With inflation an issue, homeowners are looking for deals. Unfortunately, that means they can become susceptible to risks like heating oil scams. The good news is that avoiding heating oil scams is actually pretty easy. The main way to do that is to only deal with reputable companies, like Express C.O.D for COD heating oil delivery and our parent company, Tragar Home Services, and Larry’s Fuel Oil, which recently joined the Tragar family. How Can

It never seems to happen when the weather is going to be nice for a few days. The meteorologist mentions record lows or a polar vortex, and suddenly the furnace decides it looks like a great time to take a vacation. And usually, it happens in the middle of the night. So, first things first. Don’t panic. After your furnace stops working, you have a few hours before the house becomes too cold. How Long

Space heaters can provide a lot of comfort, especially if you have a place where two people need different warmth levels to be happy. People often use space heaters to supplement their heating systems to save fuel costs. However, space heater safety tips must absolutely be followed. For example, space heater safety means that it should never be a primary method of heating your home and never be left on while you are sleeping. Let’s