What to Know About Air Conditioning and Carbon Monoxide
We all want our homes to be as safe and as comfortable as possible. Part of having a comfortable home is having modern conveniences, including appliances and other devices. Unfortunately, while these modern conveniences make our lives unimaginably easier than people had it mere decades ago, these appliances and devices aren’t without risk.
Is Summer the Best Time to Schedule Your Heating Oil Delivery?
As the heat of summer arrives on Long Island, the thought of heating oil is far from the minds of many, but the economical often say it’s the best time to buy it. Does this folk wisdom still hold true, or have market fluctuations changed the equation? Let’s break it down a bit.
Signs Your Oil Tank Is Too Low
As the weather warms up, heating is not on most people’s minds, but now is the perfect time to deal with any maintenance or upkeep issues. In addition, heating oil prices are usually at their lowest during summer.
How Summer Weather Affects Your HVAC System
We’ll soon be working our HVAC systems extra hard to keep us cool during the Dog Days of Summer. The “Dog Days” is actually an ancient reference tied to the coincidental sunrise rising of Sirius, the Dog Star. While the star doesn’t have an actual effect on our temperature, its appearance in our
Should You Keep Your Oil Tank Full in the Summer?
There’s a lot of uncertainty out there lately regarding the prices of a great number of things. With increasing inflation, prices going up at the pump, and rising energy costs, homeowners are looking for ways to save what they can, especially on Long Island, where things are already pretty expensive. In fact, this year,
What Is a Prime and Start?
Anyone using oil furnaces for heat has been feeling the pinch as oil and gas prices rocket recently – almost doubling in the past two years. The average person can’t be blamed for trying to be frugal and squeeze every drop of use out of their heating oil.
What is COD Oil Delivery?
Call on Demand, or COD, oil delivery is a service to supply heating oil to your home. It works on a “request as needed” approach instead of an automatic delivery setup.
A Review of Advancements in Home Heating Oil
There have been several improvements in recent years to the ways we heat our homes. Many of these advancements have to do with becoming more efficient while lessening our impact on the environment and carbon footprint.
Why Do Oil Prices Rise And Fall?
With the recent conflict in Europe and resulting sanctions affecting oil imports and exports, many Long Islanders are experiencing the resulting impact of that at the pump. Some of the sharpest increases to our gas prices have been happening, and we know quite when the prices will go back down again. While this situation is an outlier,
How Much Clearance Should You Keep Around Your HVAC Equipment and Why
Your HVAC unit is not just a crucial part of your home’s infrastructure – it’s also a pricey one. Keeping it operating correctly can maximize its lifespan. Fortunately, some simple steps can help, including maintaining proper space around it.
