Category Archive For "Heating & Cooling"
The Importance of Changing Your Filters
When many homeowners hear the phrase “furnace maintenance,” they blanch at the idea of messing with something so complex that keeps their house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The truth is, if you want to make your HVAC professional’s job easier (and save yourself money), there are basic maintenance tasks you …
The Importance of Filter Changes
With summer just around the corner, now is the best time to make sure your HVAC system is in proper working order. You don’t want to get stuck in a pickle trying to find an HVAC technician last minute when your air conditioner breaks down as the outside temperature hits triple digits! Of course, ServiceWhale …
Get Ready for Spring Cleaning—Including Your HVAC Unit
Spring is here again, and we all know what that means: spring cleaning. Yes, it’s that time of year where we all wake up from our long winter hibernation and resolve to get our homes in tip-top shape in time for the upcoming warm season. What you might not realize, however, is that your spring …
Heating and Cooling System: What to Look for When Buying a New Home
When you buy a new home, there are so many things to keep track of and check into. Many people, unfortunately, overlook the HVAC system in this overall checkup, being concerned merely that it’s working. Failing to check a few things, however, can lead to problems down the line. Learn what to look for in …
Why Spring is a Great Time to Replace Your Furnace
Well, you’ve gotten through another New York winter. The leaves are starting to turn green, the temperature is up and you’re looking forward to a few months of temperate weather as well as the time to do some major projects you’ve had on deck. Among these might be replacing your furnace and air conditioning system. …
HVAC Maintenance Checklist
We’re now into the dark days of winter, and spring and summer are right around the corner. It is these times when losing your furnace is about the worst thing that can happen. When the summer rolls around, nobody wants to be without AC. The good news is, keeping your system in good repair is …
Why You Should Follow a Regular HVAC Maintenance Program
HVAC systems are great when they work properly, but they can be the biggest pain when there is an issue (such as freezing winters and sweltering summers), and no one has time to deal with that. With a regular maintenance program, you can continuously assure that your HVAC components are working properly so that you …
Common Myths about HVAC Systems
HVAC systems can be very complicated and are sometimes hard to understand unless you’re an expert. Because of this, it’s not surprising that there are a lot of myths about how an HVAC system works or what it can do. Some of these myths come from a simple misunderstanding about how an HVAC system works, …
Why a Heater Tune-Up Should Be on Your To-Do List
If you’re like every other homeowner in NYC, your to-do list continues to grow, and you struggle to mark the more obscure tasks off. Having your heater inspected is one of those tasks, as it is not something you have to have done every day, and you might hesitate to try and start the process …
How to Protect Your Air Conditioning Unit During the Winter
New York winters are particularly cold, so most people probably don’t think about their air conditioning unit until the temperatures start to rise and they need it again. Unfortunately, neglecting your air conditioner during the coldest months can lead to serious damage that will then cost money on repairs or replacement. Being proactive and preventing …