How to Keep Your Home from Freezing During Winter Travel
With the holidays behind us, many Long Island residents are planning winter vacations or perhaps even decamping for warmer climates until spring. Even with the forecast predicting a generally warmer-than-average winter, it is important to prepare your home for potentially bad weather and below-freezing temperatures while you’re away. Should You Leave your Heat on at […]
The Impact of HVAC on Radon Levels
We all know that smoking, both first and secondhand smoke, are the leading causes of lung cancer in addition to a number of other ailments. What may not be as obvious is that the next leading cause of lung cancer is exposure to Radon gas. Although naturally occurring, radon gas is radioactive as it comes […]
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. […]
What You Need to Know About the Types of Home Heating Oil
As May ushers in warmer days on Long Island, it’s the perfect time to plan your home heating strategy for the seasons ahead. Choosing the right heating oil can make a big difference in efficiency, cost, and environmental impact. At Express COD, a division of Tragar Home Services with over 60 years of serving Nassau […]
Benefits of Choosing a Local Oil Delivery Company
As spring blooms across Long Island, ensuring your home stays warm during those lingering chilly nights is a top priority. While there are many oil delivery options out there, choosing a local company like Express COD offers unique advantages that national chains simply can’t match. With over 60 years of experience serving Nassau and Suffolk […]
Top Home Heating Myths of 2025
Common misconceptions have circulated over the years about the best ways to heat your home. They are well-intentioned but often not well-researched. These heating myths can lead people to use inefficient heating practices that result in higher bills. It’s important to understand the differences between fact and fiction when it comes to home heating. 1. […]
How to Be More Efficient with Your Home Heating Oil
Whether times are tight or not, it’s always good to check in on how much we’re spending on essentials each month to make sure we’re managing our homes efficiently and with care. One of the most essential resources in our home is heating oil. What makes it even more important to be aware of our […]