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December 26, 2023

Check the HVAC before buying a home

We often get caught up in issues like open concepts, wooden floors and the number of bedrooms when we are looking to buy a house. But remember the HVAC system, too. It’s a big-ticket item, especially painful if it breaks or needs major work soon after yo...

December 18, 2023

Best HVAC filters: Consumer Reports

Every HVAC technician has an opinion on the best filter for heating and cooling systems, but let’s turn today’s blog post over to other experts. Consumer Reports is out with its latest report on HVAC air filters, broken down by size. The consumer-o...

November 27, 2023

New Yorkers can get major tax credits for HVAC upgrades in 2024-2031

Get your share of $18.5 billion in tax credits for programs that will help you make your home more energy efficient. The money comes through two programs established by the Inflation Reduction Act. The goal is to reduce energy costs. Some upgrades carry thousa...

November 20, 2023

Good HVAC can help your resale value

Looking to sell your property?Along with curb appeal and staging, consider the status of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. A lot of money could be riding on this factor. As a home real estate publication notes: “... the central heati...

November 13, 2023

Shopping for a furnace? The best are…

Architectural Digest has named its top choices for furnaces, which gives shoppers some valuable insights. Architects spend a lot of time thinking about furnaces because furnaces affect much of a building’s comfort and cost. The list examines efficiency, ...

November 6, 2023

Read this before buying a new furnace

Several factors could keep your gas furnace from many years of heating your home or business efficiently. Some come on the front end, when it is installed, and others happen when it isn’t maintained properly. Follow these tips and your furnace will work ...

October 23, 2023

Get your AC off the ground

You can prevent a lot of problems if you put your outdoor air-conditioning unit on a platform or a concrete pad. The elevation, even if it’s just several inches, will make the unit less vulnerable to weeds, creeping vines and pests in search of wiring an...

October 16, 2023

Smart New Yorkers clean furnaces yearly

Most New York City furnaces need to be cleaned every year to keep them functioning efficiently and safely. Otherwise you may find your energy bills rising, your indoor air dirtier and the heat more sporadic around your home or business. Wait too long and the s...

October 9, 2023

Uninsulated attics raise energy bill

A big enemy of energy efficiency is right under your roof. If your attic has little or no insulation it is pumping up your energy bill. Hot sun beating on your roof makes the air conditioner work harder in the summer. And heat from your living area drifts upwa...

October 2, 2023

Heat pumps beat furnaces for energy savings and dehumidification

A heat pump, not a furnace, should be in your future. It requires less energy than a furnace, and it provides air-conditioning, too! That’s the recommendation of the U.S. Department of Energy, which says, “Heat pumps offer an energy-efficient alter...