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February 24, 2025

Brooklyn, the birthplace of modern AC!

Brooklyn was a chill place to be more than 100 years ago. That’s when modern air-conditioning got its start in a publishing plant at Metropolitan and Morgan Avenue in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This was a  first, not just for Brooklyn but for the ...

February 17, 2025

A gas furnace inspection pays off

It’s never too late to get an annual inspection for your gas-burning furnace to reduce the chances of a winter breakdown. With a checkup by an experienced technician, you get reassurance that components are in good order or can be replaced now to avert p...

February 3, 2025

Heat pump sales are hot

Heat pumps are outselling gas furnaces for the first time. Heat pump sales have been climbing for the past 10 years and “for the last two years, eclipsed gas furnace sales for the first time ever,” according to ACHR News, which covers the air condi...

January 27, 2025

Improved home energy efficiency? IRS will give you tax credits

You may get up to $3,200 in federal tax credits if you made energy-efficient improvements to your home in the last two years. The Internal Revenue Service is allowing the tax credits for improvements made since Jan. 1, 2023. They range from $150 for a home ene...

January 20, 2025

Make your gas furnace last longer

A bit of homeowner attention will help your gas furnace run better and last longer. It’s so much cheaper than buying a new furnace. Keeping it clean and maintained can keep it working for several more years. Some tips: • Change filters whenever they...

January 13, 2025

Get those HVAC bids in writing!

Buying a new HVAC system will require you to conduct some in-depth analysis to make sure you get the best available heating, ventilation and air conditioning for your home or business. Make it easy on yourself and require the contractors to give you in-depth q...

January 6, 2025

Why some rooms are warm, others not

You’ve checked the usual suspects and you still can’t find the reason why some of your rooms are noticeably warmer or cooler than others. By usual suspects we mean, furniture blocking a vent, or dirty coils or a dirty air filter, or malfunctioning ...

December 30, 2024

Double-check a Manual J HVAC report

The decision about size has a huge impact on comfort and cost, but sometimes HVAC contractors get the numbers wrong. That’s why you should double-check the contractor’s figures and information before you sign a contract. Still in doubt? Your local ...

December 23, 2024

Baseboard heating may solve a problem

Baseboard heating may be the solution. It’s relatively cheap to install since it requires no boiler or furnace, and no vents, heating ducts, or lowers. It has a heating control that serves one room, so it’s best for fairly small areas. In addition ...

December 16, 2024

HVAC resolutions for new year

If so, resolve to pay a little more attention to your HVAC in the new year. These simple but effective tips will keep money in your pocket and ward off expensive repairs. • The first commandment of HVAC systems: Thou shalt clean or replace the filter when...