Category Archive For "Heating & Cooling"
The Most Efficient Ways to Heat Your NYC Home
You can only add so many layers of clothes and pile on so many blankets before it’s time to just bump up the heater. Despite your chattering teeth, you hate forcing your inefficient heater to work harder because you know your next energy bill is going to be a doozy. If it’s time for a …
Is Your Heating System Making You Sick?
Across the country we’re right in the middle of cold and flu season. Relief will hopefully come soon as spring rolls in, but cold and flu season can last until May some years, so it’s important to remain vigilant. Trying to avoid getting sick can be a difficult task this time of year, and many …
How to Deal with Humidity During the Winter
One of the biggest obstacles to staying comfortable during the winter months is dealing with dryness in the air. Cold air isn’t necessarily dry, and when you use a HVAC system, which functions by moving air from inside to outside, maintaining the proper level of humidity in your home’s air can become a big problem. …
When It’s Time to Replace Your Heating Unit
Every Pennsylvania homeowner’s worst nightmare is having their furnace go in the dead of winter. You fear the freezing temperatures and the waiting for days or weeks for a technician to be able to fit you into their schedule at the busiest time of year. This is why it’s so important to stay on top …
How to Reduce Your Energy Bill in the Winter
Just about everyone in Pennsylvania dreads winter time. Whether you’ve got gas, electric, oil or some other form of heating, the constant effort to keep warm and comfortable costs money. Fortunately, there are things you can do to keep those bills down. Here are some solid tips to reduce your energy bill and keep your …
4 Tips for Keeping Your New York HVAC Maintenance Costs Low
One of the best ways to keep your utility costs down is to have an air conditioning system and furnace that effectively and efficiently heats your home. Proper maintenance of your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems is essential to making sure that these costs stay low. Regular checkups and effective at home practices …
Signs It Is Time to Replace Your New York Heating System
New York winters can be blustery and brutal, causing your home’s heater to have to do a lot of work to keep your family warm. Year after year, your heater is likely to fall victim to some wear and tear, which leaves you with the decision of replacing the system. If you’re unsure when to …
The Most Common HVAC Problems in NYC
A well-functioning HVAC system—heating, venting and air conditioning—is of the utmost importance in keeping your family comfortable through every season of the year. Here in New York city, extreme weather is not out of the norm, and having your HVAC system go out or perform below peak when the temperature is either too hot or …
Why You Should Hire a Contractor for Central Heating Installation
The winter can seem to drag on and on, especially in areas like Philadelphia, which puts stress on your home’s heating system. This stress can lead to normal wear and tear on your heater, which means that you might need to get a new system installed. If you’re thinking it’s time for a new central …
How to Increase the Longevity of Your Philadelphia Heating Unit
Depending on the type of central heating unit you have in your Philadelphia home, there are a number of things that can be done in order to increase the durability of that system. Three of the most common central heating systems are furnaces, heat pumps and boilers. Here are some tips on heating unit maintenance …
