A broken central AC unit is a huge inconvenience, especially in hot climates. Reliable cool air is necessary in some parts of the country, and a broken central AC unit can make life miserable. Malfunctioning thermostats, dirty filters or compressors, and low refrigerant levels are just a few of the culprits for a central AC
As summer inches closer and the weather begins warming up, it may be time to make sure your HVAC system is up to date. You don’t want to wait until the height of the summer to decide whether your current system needs to be upgraded or not. Be sure to have your current unit checked
The crocuses are awakening from their winter slumber and popping through the soil. The trees are showing red-tipped buds and birds are migrating back. Soon, homeowners will start to throw open their windows to allow the fresh air to replace the stuffy, dusty air that takes hold during the cold, shuttered months of winter. Once
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way everything is thought about in an airport, even all the way up into the vents. The respiratory nature of the virus has brought heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems into the spotlight – what role do they play in spreading the virus and how can they be
Whether you own a home you live in yourself or own an investment property, you're no doubt aware that a well-functioning heating system is important. Plus, the more energy-efficient your heating setup is, the less you'll spend on utility costs. It's for this reason that it could pay to consider geothermal heating for your home.
Winter is coming. Is your commercial building prepared? The seasons here in New York can be intense, and each has its own maintenance requirements. Winter, however, can wreak all sorts of havoc. The frigid weather causes slippery roads, dangerous conditions, frozen pipes, treacherous footing, and more. Fortunately, you can take a preventative approach to prepare
A programmable thermostat has become a popular choice for controlling the home temperature. Heating your home all winter long can add up fast. Unfortunately, this involves high heating costs for a lot of us. However, according to research, a lot of us make some costly mistakes when it comes to using our programmable thermostat. In this article, we’ll
The strategies below will help you save energy, save money, and stay comfortable during the cool fall and cold winter months. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings; others are simple and inexpensive actions you can take to ensure maximum savings through the
The first day of autumn is just around the corner. Can you believe it? It seems like just yesterday we were taking a dip in the pool on a hot sunny afternoon to cool off. It’s time to pull out the sweaters, watch football, and enjoy pumpkin spice-flavored everything! It’s also time when the cooler
Shopping malls are on the verge of getting back in business. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Wednesday backed off a proposed requirement that malls install HEPA filters before they can reopen. Malls had argued a HEPA mandate would be prohibitively expensive to meet and cause widespread closures of shopping centers. It was the decision malls
