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September 16, 2024

Heed these HVAC warning signs

Your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system will give you clues when things are going wrong or parts are deteriorating. • Puddles near your AC unit, furnace or ducts. • Strange odors, • High utility bills. • Unusual sounds when th...

September 9, 2024

A gas furnace and its costly parts

A gas furnace and its costly parts Not all parts in a furnace are created equal. Some cost much more to repair or replace than others. The more important the function, the costlier the part. That’s why a pre-winter checkup by a veteran technician is a go...

September 2, 2024

Extend the life of your HVAC

You can take a few smart steps that will keep your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system running an extra long time. Here  are some tips on ways to extend the life of your HVAC, delaying perhaps for years the need to buy an expensive new system...

August 26, 2024

Prepare furnace for winter now

Schedule a tuneup for your furnace now and check off one item on your to-do list of household things to do before cold weather arrives. Your furnace will be ready for the New York winter – less vulnerable to malfunctions and unnecessarily high utility bills....

August 19, 2024

Why is my AC leaking water?

A puddle of water near your HVAC system is a worrisome sight. The fix may be simple or complicated, but first, turn off the system before matters get worse.   Suspect #1 The simple solution may be a dirty air filter that is  inhibiting airflow and de...

July 29, 2024

The 20-degree AC rule and NYC

With summers getting hotter and stickier, you may find your AC running non-stop so you can keep your cool. But the constant operation is raising your utility bill and your blood pressure. So now is a good time to address the 20-degree rule, an axiom of HVAC te...

July 22, 2024

Heat pump installation in NYC. What could go wrong?

Here are three tips to help with the installation of the heat pump you chose for your home or business. Check with your contractor to make sure he is prepared to handle these issues properly. Snow With New York winters, you want the outdoor system mounted on a...

July 15, 2024

Power surge vs. HVAC? You lose

A power surge can knock out your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, sticking you with a hefty repair bill and an uncomfortable home. Lightning strikes are a major cause of power surges, but a downed power line or other erratic voltage activity c...

July 8, 2024

Humidifiers are great, but…

In New York summers, many New Yorkers turn to humidifiers to take some of the stickiness and discomfort out of the air at home or at work. Humidifiers come in a wide variety, whether built into HVAC systems or as standalone units – ultrasonic, impeller h...

June 24, 2024

When thermostats go bad

What do you do when the air conditioner or heater refuses to turn on? • Look at the thermostat to see if the wiring has failed. The wires are supposed to send a message to the heater and air conditioner from the thermostat, telling them to turn on or off....