How To Optimize Humidity in the Winter
While winters on Long Island can vary in the amount of snowfall and accumulation we get, what doesn’t change is dealing with cold, often freezing, temperatures. This gives us a compelling reason to make sure we have a well-maintained home heating system with plenty of heating oil to get us through the season. All of […]
How to Manage Temperatures When You Have a House Full of Guests?
The festive season is upon us! Hanukkah, Yule/Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Zarathosht Diso, and Bodhi Day are all clustered together in December — the major holidays of the major religions. It is a time of food, drink, and good company. Family gatherings abound and having one’s house filled with merry makers can make it tricky […]
How to Protect HVAC Systems from Wildlife
Temperatures outside are dropping, and people everywhere are cranking up the heat to stay cozy inside. Animals have that same desire for a cozy space away from the cold, which can sometimes lead them to nest in places you don’t want them to.
What to Do If a Flood Damages Your HVAC Unit
This hurricane season has already been record-setting in other parts of the country. That means many of us here on Long Island are rightfully wondering if this will mean a wetter fall and winter season than usual. There are indicators that we may be experiencing a La Nina season this year, which means that the […]
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for Cooler Weather
As we move through fall and winter approaches, the decreased daylight and colder weather have Long Islanders making adjustments to keep their homes warm. Our boilers will work harder to maintain the comfortable temperatures we enjoyed effortlessly just a few months ago. Many homes use additional HVAC systems, like heat pumps, alongside their furnace to […]
How to Hurricane Prep Your HVAC System
The hurricane season is typically June 1 until November 30, though historically speaking the biggest potential for hurricanes in New York is between August and October. While many people prepare for these storms by stocking up on supplies or securing windows, they often overlook the importance of preparing their HVAC systems to weather the storm.
How to Prepare Your HVAC System for a Hurricane
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has been relatively quiet so far, but activity is predicted to be well above average as we enter the seasonal peak of storm activity. Hurricanes and tropical storms have often brought Long Island extensive damage and extended power outages, and every resident should be prepared for such occurrences. Any pre-storm […]
Can Heating Oil Evaporate in The Summer?
As temperatures across the country rocket, heating oil is probably not the main thing on most people’s minds. However, summer is an excellent time to fill up your tank, as you’ll usually get the lowest prices of the year. With the heat as intense as it has been, and a significant amount of it yet […]
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 […]
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 […]