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March 11, 2024

Clean coils improve HVAC

Dirty coils are costly. They eat up energy, increase operating pressure and attract contaminants that make indoor air dirtier. Neglected long enough, dirty coils can bring your HVAC compressor to a halt, and that’s very depressing because the compressor ...

March 4, 2024

How to care for a mini-split HVAC

While your new mini-split heater/air-conditioner is a marvel of today’s technology, it does need some old-fashioned care from time to time to keep it in top running order. • Much like a traditional HVAC system, the filter needs to be cleaned or repl...

February 26, 2024

Want the right heat pump? Get the right contractor

Your choice of a heat pump is important, but so is your selection of the contractor to install the system that will heat and cool your home or business. Start by interviewing three HVAC contractors and asking how they would install a heat pump for your propert...

February 19, 2024

Furnace or heat pump?

Torn between buying a furnace and a heat pump? The better choice probably is the heat pump if you’re thinking long-term but read on for the pluses and minuses of both systems. Buying and installing a gas or oil furnace probably will cost less but check f...

February 12, 2024

4 technical causes of furnace failure

Four technical reasons – and one housekeeping reason – are likely causes if your furnace stops working properly. The non-technical one is an easy fix: The filters need cleaning or replacement. Filters capture ash and other debris; if the detritus i...

February 6, 2024

How to select the right radiator

Radiators come in a variety of sizes, so you have options in deciding how you heat your home or business during New York winters. One key question: How large is the area to be heated? Sometimes you may be best served by one large radiator, while under differen...

January 22, 2024

Why isn’t my house warmer?

There’s nothing like a long cold spell to make us wonder why the heating system isn’t pumping out enough warm air. Look around and you may see some potential villains stealing the heat your family craves: Are your windows energy-efficient? Are the ...

January 15, 2024

Why your home radiator is too hot

Radiators usually keep rooms at your desired temperature, but occasionally they pump out too much heat or they’re too hot to touch. Three reasons: • The thermostat may not realize the temperature is too high. Then it will fail to send a message to t...

January 8, 2024

AI helps HVAC save energy and money

Artificial intelligence is helping the push for more energy efficiency and improved sustainability in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. AI already has taken a big step forward, with smart thermostats that regulate HVAC use, air quality and hum...

January 2, 2024

Solve uneven heat at home this winter

Several factors large and small could be causing your home to have areas that are warmer or cooler than others. Easy fixes A dirty air filter or another dirty component could be messing up the airflow. You could have moved furniture in front of a vent, blockin...