5 Most Common Thermostat Problems Affecting Your Comfort
At one time or another, most of us will find our HVAC system isn’t working as it should. The furnace isn’t heating, the air conditioner isn’t cooling, or the temperature isn’t anywhere near where we expect it to be. We often catastrophize, worrying that we’re about to be hit with a massive repair bill or […]
What Does Home Heating Oil Look Like?
Home heating oil is widely used on Long Island, yet it’s not something the average person actually sees. People should understand what it looks like, what it is, and when it goes bad. Because refineries could not keep up with demand for home heating oil if it were only produced during the winter months, home […]
Essential Autumn Heat Pump Maintenance
Modern heat pumps are an energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home, but they require more frequent service than single-function HVAC systems. Year-round preventative maintenance and twice-yearly professional inspections are important for the efficiency and life of a heat pump. Now that fall has arrived, it’s a great time to be sure your system […]
What You Need to Know About the Types of Home Heating Oil
Oil heat, a.k.a. oil-powered heating systems, are used by 18% of Nassau County homes and 46% of Suffolk County households rely on heating oil to power their home heating system. Yet how much do you know about home heating oil? Do you even know what it looks like? Here’s a primer on this heating source. […]
Common Home Cooling Mistakes
Summer may be winding down on Long Island, but there are still plenty of hot days to come. New York can have sweltering days well into the latter half of September. We’re also far enough through summer that you’ve had time to see your energy bills for June and July, and you might not like […]
What Is Ductless AC?
Keeping a home cool on Long Island in the summer feels like more and more of a challenge every year. We may get by with a week or so of reasonable weather before the temperature hits the 90s or above again, with high humidity to boot. And while some homes that were built in recent […]
What to Know About Installing Central Air
This summer’s extreme weather, the recent heat dome being a good example, has many people considering upgrades to their HVAC. Deadly heat has reached northward into areas like ours that never see those sorts of temperatures, and it seems like every successive summer is the hottest on record. Recent indicators show that almost 90% of […]
Is Your HVAC Ready for Summer?
No one wants an air conditioning breakdown during the summer and calls for HVAC are especially desperate when the weather is scorching hot, more insistent than ever that someone needs to fix their HVAC as soon as possible. It’s likely because the summer weather, when its especially hot and humid makes us a little more […]
What to Know About Installing Central Air
As June warms up, Long Island, staying cool becomes a top priority for homeowners. If window AC units aren’t cutting it, installing central air could transform your home’s comfort. But what does the process entail, and is it right for you? At Express COD, a division of Tragar Home Services with over 60 years of […]
How to Tell It’s Time to Replace Your Thermostat
Spring on Long Island brings milder days, but those chilly April evenings still call for a reliable heating system. At the heart of your HVAC setup is your thermostat, the unsung hero that keeps your home comfortable. But how do you know when it’s time to replace this critical device? At Express COD, a trusted […]