When it comes to HVAC, how is your commercial building doing?
Does it have the proper balance and testing, or is the system performing so-so rather than efficiently? more
Buying a smart thermostat is a good decision for both the environment and your budget, but be (ahem) smart when shopping. more
Your pilot light is out and it won’t restart. Or it restarts, only to die out again. more
Packaged terminal air conditioners have a lingo of their own to tell you they’re in trouble. more
When you’re shoveling snow off the sidewalk, take a few minutes to check the outside unit of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. more
You may be able to keep a lid on heating and cooling costs by adding insulation to your property. Insulating your furnace is a smart way to reduce heating costs and reduce the system’s workload. more
Sensors, smart thermostats and other technological improvements will help New Yorkers weather all four seasons economically and comfortably. more
Tankless water heaters and conventional water heaters have an enemy in common: sediment. That’s the stuff that settles to the bottom of a container of liquid. more
The old-time standing pilot light is being phased out in favor of electronic ignitions. In the new system, electricity heats the ignition rather than a match. This gas-powered ignition ends the hassle of older pilot lights, which can blow out for a variety of reasons. more
If the weather is cold, it’s probably OK that your furnace frequently turns on and off. That means it’s keeping up with your thermostat’s demand for adequate heat. more
Your furnace filter pays two big benefits, so you want it to be in good shape.
The filter prevents contamination from entering the furnace and it prevents airborne contaminants from penetrating your indoor air. more
Here’s an example of technology that is helping the world: Today’s best air conditioners use 30 percent to 50 percent less energy to produce the same cooling as ACs made in the mid-1970s. more