Your Furnace Heater Core – Repair or Replace?
Heat exchangers are the core of your home's furnace. It is the metal wall or tubing that heats up when the burners are ignited. The inside of the heat exchanger allows the toxic flue gases to exhaust...
View ArticleAre You Hearing Furnace Warning Sounds?
Old furnaces often make some strange noises as they break down. Strange banging, popping, rattling or squealing noises may indicate a problem. A furnace blower that runs excessively or turns on and off...
View ArticleCommon Furnace Problems – And What They Mean
There are dozens of reasons why your home’s furnace may break down and need to be repaired. Obviously, some problems are easier to fix than others. Below are some common reasons your heating system can...
View ArticleDomestic Hot Water Efficiency Standards Changing
In April of this year (2015) water heater efficiency ratings will change as per new Federal Department of Energy requirements. The specifics of all the requirements are a bit mind numbing so I will...
View Article3 Reasons Why Your Heating System Should Be Inspected
When the weather starts to chill, homeowners start to turn their attention back to their heating systems. Furnaces and heating equipment experience mechanical wear-and-tear as well as soot and sediment...
View ArticleConverting Oil Furnaces To Gas
Today's oil prices too high? Many homeowners are finding that they can convert their existing oil burner to natural gas for better energy efficiency and lower heating costs.
View ArticleReplacing Your Heating System In The Winter
This winter has been especially brutal. For some Hudson Valley homeowners, this cold spell has marked the end of the line for their old furnace or boiler. Having to replace a furnace, boiler or entire...
View ArticleHow Often Do You Need to Clean Your Furnace?
Every year we run specials for pre-season furnace cleanings. We do a couple of different formats, but the basic idea is to get a heating professional in to look at your unit and to bring it up to its...
View Article9 Tips To Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter
As winter hits the Hudson Valley, a sustained dip in temperatures increases the risk of frozen pipes and the potential damage that accompanies them. Even a crack 1/8th of an inch can leak as much as...
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Does The “Brand” Matter in a Home Comfort System?
There is no question that “brand” matters to a lot of people. “Coca Cola” may be the most well known brand in the world, or maybe it is “Apple” now. Many people love Coca Cola but don’t necessarily...
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