What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump and a Furnace?
As winter approaches, Long Island residents must prepare for the possibility of colder and longer stretches of cold weather. This might necessitate increased oil deliveries, and the risk of running low on short notice is real.
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 Can old, outdated, or unmaintained equipment pose a risk to your health?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 […]
What Temperature Should I Set My Home Thermostat While at Work?
There is a lot of conflicting info about the most economical way to adjust your HVAC settings. Unfortunately, some of these ideas that people swear by can actually cost you money in the long run. Should You Keep Your Thermostat at One Temperature the Whole Day? No, it is neither economical nor energy-conscious. The idea […]
How To Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an invisible killer. By nature, colorless, odorless, and tasteless, it easily escapes detection, making it especially dangerous. If you grew up with gas or propane heat, you almost certainly were repeatedly warned about it by relatives. Carbon monoxide is also far too common since it’s produced by burning fuels such as propane, […]
Schedule Your Furnace Maintenance Service
One of the downsides often associated with owning things is that you must also take care of those things through regular cleaning and maintenance. The furnace you use to heat your home is no exception. Regular furnace maintenance can prolong the life of your system and make it less likely to face issues in the […]
Can a Heat Pump Maintain 70 Degrees in NY?
A heat pump is an excellent and cost-effective choice to warm your home during the chilly seasons of fall and winter. However, to reap the full benefits of a heat pump system, knowing the optimal settings for your thermostat is essential. Adhering to some basic guidelines can significantly enhance your system’s efficiency, ensuring a comfortable […]
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. […]
How to Read Your Oil Tank
Knowing how to take a reading of your oil tank is important to your budget, the health of your oil tank, and the overall health of your oil tank. Most home heating oil tanks do not require specific ordinance by New York State’s Petroleum Bulk Storage regulations as they generally have a capacity of less […]
Why You Need Heating Oil During the Summer
While Long Island has experienced a relatively mild spring, the possibility of a hot summer looms ahead. As temperatures rise, our focus naturally shifts towards cooling our homes. We pay attention to air conditioning units, central air systems, fans, and create cross-breezes by strategically opening doors and windows to beat the heat. However, amidst all […]
How To Lower Your Heating Bills
This winter season has been a fairly mild one for Long Island residents. We’ve avoided bad winter storms well into February. Still, anything can happen, and we should be prepared for ice and snow throughout the winter season into early spring. Just because we’ve avoided a string of bad winter storms doesn’t mean we haven’t […]