The last thing New Yorkers want during a bleak winter is to come inside to a cold house. Your thermostat is an essential component to temperature regulation, which is why your thermostat placement can make or break the heating efficiency of your home. Not only...
There are so many choices for heating your home or business in the 21st century. Years ago, however, it was a difficult task to provide enough warmth to survive long cold winters. In the past, families utilized individual fireplaces to heat their homes. From a...
Plumbing problems come in various forms, and as a result, the cost of their repairs range from inexpensive to very costly. The best solution to most potential problems is to catch them early. Plumbing issues can easily become exacerbated if left alone for too long....
When living on Long Island, winter storms are inevitable and power outages are common, especially within heavily wooded areas or in cases of high winds. Outages can last for hours or even several days. In addition, harsh weather such as freezing temperatures and rain/snow mixtures...
Now that fall has turned to winter, and we’re all settling in for snowy days, having a home that is a comfortable temperature is crucial. Many homeowners struggle to save energy during cold months, especially because it takes so much effort to heat and insulate...
Heating costs can be astronomical during colder months, especially in northern states like New York. Not only do we see higher bills, but not all heating systems are great for our environment. With so many people spending time at home and a need to be...
Heating systems seem to break when we are least expecting it and calling in the experts to help at a moment’s notice can be expensive. Oftentimes we initially gloss over the offer of a service plan and opt to deal with it when breaks happen....
Radiant heat is defined by energy.com as the effect you feel when you can feel the warmth of a hot stove top element from across the room. This type of heating provides exceptional comfort and energy efficiency and is a great solution for cold winter...
Winter months in New York can be brutal with snowy days and freezing cold temperatures. Maintaining your heater throughout the year is an important step in ensuring it lasts. It’s especially vital to make sure you get your heater ready for colder weather before those...
As the colder weather starts setting in, energy efficiency can be the last thing we think about as homeowners. Our utility bills jump so much so that according to the US Department of Energy, space heating is typically the largest energy expense in the average...
