Tips for Your Home
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Fall is the perfect time to prepare your home for the arrival of the cold weather. With the cold season come shorter days and, in many areas, ice and snow. These conditions make outdoor work very difficult. In this article, we share some tasks to accomplish before the snow settles in.
Read MoreHow to Choose the Right Commercial Water Heater
Many organizations, such as those in the hospitality and foodservice sectors, depend on a steady hot water supply to meet daily business requirements. Still, a water heater in a standard office is no less vital for staff comfort and deserves just as much care. When researching your options for a commercial water heater, bear in…
Read MoreWhat’s the Big Deal with a Smart Thermostat, Anyway?
The idea of using a smart thermostat to optimize energy usage is nothing new. But, perhaps you’re wondering: why they’re so special, and whether you should buy one. You’ve heard it before: upgrading to a smart thermostat can save you money on energy bills. But maybe what you haven’t realized is that they will give…
Read MoreHome Renovation Rundown: 5 tips to Protect Your HVAC During Construction
Aside from the fact that renovations can increase a home’s value, it also gives homeowners an opportunity to add comfort and usable space. Whether you’re upgrading the kitchen cabinets, remodeling the bathroom or adding on a new family room, home improvements can be exciting, but they require significant planning and effort. In addition to designing…
Read MoreSelling Your Home? Prevent These Two HVAC Issues from Disrupting Your Sale
When the time comes to sell your home, you may be thinking about curb appeal and renovating the kitchen. However, you shouldn’t forget about your heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Though it’s rarely on the top of seller’s minds during the sale process, if HVAC issues are found during pre-closing inspections, it can disrupt…
Read MoreTips to Finding the Best Temperature
Every space is different. Every BODY is different. Since temperatures can have a direct impact on our health, mood, productivity and energy, many are on the search for that magic number. Whether you’re trying to find the best temperature for sleeping, working or exercising, the biggest challenge is to find one that works for everyone…
Read MoreHelp! My Heater Won’t Turn On!
A furnace is designed for reliability (assuming it’s been maintained) over a long period of time. So, when the heater won’t turn on, it can be very frustrating and cause some major discomfort. Especially in the middle of winter. No matter how much you press the thermostat up a few degrees, nothing happens. There are…
Read MoreFeel a Draft? How to Locate Air Leaks, Stop Drafts and Maximize Heating Efficiency
When there’s a nip in the air, the last thing you want to deal with is an uncomfortable winter chill leaking in through hidden cracks. While many of us first think of windows and doors as the biggest culprits; however, oftentimes, air leaks come from other spots in the house such as the basement and…
Read MoreDon’t Get Left in the Cold. Emergency Service for Gas Fired Heating Equipment
It’s that time of year when winter storms begin causing havoc across the East Coast. Just last year, a monstrous winter storm left more than 90,000 residents in New Jersey without electricity as high winds and blizzard conditions brought down power lines across the state. And no electricity means no heat. Hopefully we won’t be…
Read MoreNew Home Construction: Why Oil heat Within Buildings is the Smart Choice
Oil heat within buildings has so much to offer real estate professionals, homeowners, contractors and building owners. It’s the clear choice for new home construction. Oilheat is versatile with many advantages that add value to homes which makes them easier and more profitable to sell. Most importantly, oil heat within buildings increases the homeowner’s immediate…
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