Can a Broken Heat Exchanger Cause a Fire?
Winters here in Nassau and Suffolk counties always result in an uptick in home heating usage and, unfortunately, costs. And with more and more people working remotely at least some of the time, home heating usage may be going up even further. An additional cost beyond your heating bills that comes with frequent use of […]
Three Reasons Why Your Pilot Light Keeps Going Out
If you have a gas furnace, there’s a good chance your pilot light will go out at some point, probably at the least optimal time. Typically, this isn’t a cause for concern, and relighting it will be a straightforward process. Every homeowner should know how to relight their pilot and determine if an extinguished pilot […]
Can an Old Furnace Make You Sick?
Your furnace is your lifeline during the freezing months of winter. Losing heat during the frigid months is an experience no one enjoys. Older furnaces may struggle to keep up at times, but is there another concern? Can old, outdated, or unmaintained equipment pose a risk to your health? Are There Health Risks for Aging […]
First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide to Home Heating Oil
Buying a home is a stressful process full of various tasks and seemingly endless projects. Living in the Northeast, one of the more important projects is setting up your home heating. This guide aims to equip first-time homebuyers with fundamental information about home heating oil, empowering you to make informed decisions when the time comes. […]
What Is a Heat Pump?
In response to mounting environmental concerns, New York is leading the charge in mandating the phase-out of fossil fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by implementing more efficient technologies and transitioning to alternative energy sources. Amidst the rise of new technologies, one proven method stands out: the heat pump. Understanding Heat Pumps A heat pump […]
Celebrate National HVAC Tech Day
For many Long Island residents, summer is a time of recreation and leisure. Whether heading to the beach, boating in the Sound, or hitting the links, it’s a relief to come home, turn up the air conditioning, and cool off after a day in the sun. For Long Island’s HVAC technicians, it’s the busy season. […]
What is the Whistling Sound When I Get My Oil Delivery
If you’ve been present for your oil delivery, you probably noticed a whistling sound while the tank was being filled. Believe it or not, this is a pretty standard feature on most tanks and an extremely useful one at that. What Is the Whistle on an Oil Tank? The whistling sound you hear is the […]
5 Reasons Why Bioheat® Fuel Is an Affordable Renewable Energy
Going green with your home energy can be super confusing until you learn about Bioheat®. Once you do, affordable, renewable energy is just a call away. Cost One reason people avoid opting for cleaner energy sources is that they think it will be expensive. MyMove.com recommends a variety of different green heating options, including geothermal […]
Gas Heat vs. Oil Heat
Autumn is here, and the cold weather looms in the not-too-distant future. It’s a good time to get a jump on making sure that you and yours stay toasty warm through the cold months ahead. Which does a better and more efficient job, gas heat or oil heat? First, let’s start with an essential definition. […]
Should You Keep Your Oil Tank Full in the Summer?
There’s a lot of uncertainty out there lately regarding the prices of a great number of things. With increasing inflation, prices going up at the pump, and rising energy costs, homeowners are looking for ways to save what they can, especially on Long Island, where things are already pretty expensive. In fact, this year, heating […]