Here’s a solution if your home or business includes areas that lack ducts for heating and cooling.
Ductless mini-split heat pumps are great at cooling and heating areas that currently are too hot or too cold for year-round living. They’re also excellent in detached garages, new room additions and other spaces. more
Yes, the roof, the carpeting and the kitchen backsplash are important, but don’t overlook the HVAC when you’re shopping for a home.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning is expensive, so you want to have an idea how the system will deliver if you buy this property. more
If the AC isn’t making your home as cool and comfortable as you want, the system has a problem.
Sometimes you can solve it yourself and sometimes you need a professional technician. more
Yes, you can replace a gas furnace with a heat pump and come out ahead, especially considering safety and long-term savings. more
A ductless mini-split air conditioner can solve a lot of problems when it comes to cooling and heating your home or business. more
Little or no air flow?
Electrical bills unusually high?
Overheating?
Odd sounds? more
July may seem far off, but don’t wait to get your air conditioning system in order.
July is generally the hottest month of the year in New York City – 90 degrees or more on about half the days. Oh, and it’s humid, too. more
Many New Yorkers are switching to heat pumps as a smart long-term alternative to boilers and furnaces that rely on fossil fuels. Government programs pick up part of the cost, making the purchase even more of a no-brainer for some property-owners. more
Diagnostic tests take time but they reveal the inner workings and flaws in your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.
Trained technicians use diagnostic tests to measure numerous factors that may not be visible to the naked eye in today’s technologically complex HVAC systems. more
There are several possible causes why your utility bill is rising.
Even the best of furnaces lose efficiency – an estimated 5 percent of their effectiveness per year after they are 15 years old. more
Here’s a checklist to keep handy when a technician conducts a maintenance check on the boiler in your home or business.
Every boiler – No matter the type of boiler, the tech should inspect the water and air temperature settings to make sure they are operating at peak efficiency at the temperature you want. more
Furnaces are a lot like cars. They usually can run for 15 to 20 years, maybe more if they’re well-maintained. Probably less if they’re neglected.
In general, oil-fueled furnaces have the longest life expectancy, and gas-fired furnaces have the shortest, says Bob Vila, the legendary expert on home repairs, rebuilding and innovations.
Like cars, furnaces need more attention as they age. more