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July 14, 2022

Furnace hums too loud?

Chances are you never noticed that your furnace hums when it’s working well. But your ears will perk up if the hum gets louder, a signal that something could go wrong and leave you in the cold. What’s the furnace trying to tell you with the louder ...

July 1, 2022

How to select the best ducts for your home or business

There’s a lot of thought that goes into ductwork, whether you’re repairing or replacing an old system or installing ducts in a new building. Ducts that are too large or too small will hurt the system’s efficiency rather than improve it. And y...

June 27, 2022

Refrigerant leaks are messy, costly

Fixing a refrigerant leak in your HVAC requires some detective work and smart labor by a trained technician. A leak also can be dangerous. Refrigerant is toxic; only a trained technician should handle it. You might notice a hissing sound that tells you the ref...

June 17, 2022

Why HVAC coils need to be clean

Like many other items on an air conditioner, you may never notice the coils until you have a problem. Your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system has coils both inside and outdoors. You want to keep them clean. Otherwise, dust and debris accumulates ...

June 7, 2022

Keep your AC compressor running well

Treat your compressor well and it will keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system running efficiently for years. Neglect it, however, and you may get a costly lesson in compressors. The compressor often is the most expensive single item in your...

June 1, 2022

Humidity tips for AC in NYC

Your air conditioner doesn’t just cool your home. It also helps reduce indoor humidity, which can make home life uncomfortable. In rare cases, extreme inside humidity can lead to mold. In the winter, excessively low humidity can cause sinus issues and dr...

May 25, 2022

AC blowing warm air may need easy or complicated solutions

There are several reasons why your air conditioner can turn against you and start blowing hot air instead of cool air. It’s frustrating, but there are some easy fixes – and a couple more expensive reasons why your AC isn’t pumping out cool ai...

May 17, 2022

Common AC problems in NYC solved

When it comes to air conditioning, cleanliness is vital, especially if you want to save money and avoid breakdowns. Look at these six problem areas and you will see that one easy fix is routine cleaning – either by you or a trained technician. Cleaning a...

October 19, 2021

How to Find the Best Heating Contractor

In New York City or Long Island Make smart choices, save money! There are more than 105,000 heating, ventilation and air conditioning companies in the United States.But you want to find the best heating contractor in New York City or Long Island, so let’...

May 21, 2021

VFR is an energy-smart, quiet way to simultaneously heat and cool various parts of new and old buildings

More and more New Yorkers are discovering that Variable Refrigerant Flow is the best choice for heating, ventilating, and cooling their businesses and homes. VRF has been around for 40-plus years; it’s used in the vast majority of commercial buildings in...