Why Is My Furnace Clicking
If you have noticed clicking sounds coming from your furnace, it may be a cause for concern. While a certain amount of noise is normal, persistent clicking sounds could indicate a bigger issue with your system. These noises can serve as a warning sign of potential problems and should not be ignored.
COD Heating Oil vs. Budget Plan
You just bought a home with a furnace or boiler that’s fueled by heating oil. You’re hearing terms like “budget plans,” “COD heating oil,” and “payment plans,” but you don’t know the difference. Then they throw around terms like “locked price” and “capped price.” How do you make a decision?
Can a Broken Heat Exchanger Cause a Fire?
Winters here in Nassau and Suffolk counties always result in an uptick in home heating usage and, unfortunately, costs. And with more and more people working remotely at least some of the time, home heating usage may be going up even further.
Three Reasons Why Your Pilot Light Keeps Going Out
If you have a gas furnace, there’s a good chance your pilot light will go out at some point, probably at the least optimal time. Typically, this isn’t a cause for concern, and relighting it will be a straightforward process. Every homeowner should know how to relight their pilot and determine if an extinguished pilot is
How To Prevent Oil Sludge in Your Tank
The winter months always lead to an increase in heating expenses, whether it’s gas or oil. For those of us using heating oil, we hope we’ve properly maintained our boilers and furnaces throughout the year. Another piece of equipment that is very important to keep us warm is our heating oil tanks. The oil
What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump and a Furnace?
As winter approaches, Long Island residents must prepare for the possibility of colder and longer stretches of cold weather. This might necessitate increased oil deliveries, and the risk of running low on short notice is real.
Can an Old Furnace Make You Sick?
Your furnace is your lifeline during the freezing months of winter. Losing heat during the frigid months is an experience no one enjoys. Older furnaces may struggle to keep up at times, but is there another concern? Can old, outdated, or unmaintained equipment pose a risk to your health?
What Temperature Should I Set My Home Thermostat While at Work?
There is a lot of conflicting info about the most economical way to adjust your HVAC settings. Unfortunately, some of these ideas that people swear by can actually cost you money in the long run.
How To Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an invisible killer. By nature, colorless, odorless, and tasteless, it easily escapes detection, making it especially dangerous. If you grew up with gas or propane heat, you almost certainly were repeatedly warned about it by relatives.