In the furnace or heating system there is the heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is the component that creates the heat that is later circulated into the home. When looking at a heat exchanger you will see a curved tube or coils. Inside this tube or coil there are different liquids that heat the air.…
Boiler life expectancy ranges from about 8-10 years for an electrical boiler and 10-15 years for a traditional gas boiler that has been well maintained and serviced yearly. Has your home’s boiler recently gone out and you are seeking a replacement? When replacing a boiler there can be a lot of questions that homeowners want…
We are getting closer and closer to the point that we are relying on our heating systems every day to keep us warm as the temperature starts to cool more and more. There are several different factors that play into what type of heating you have in your home. Did you know that there are…
This is the best time of year for New Yorkers to prep their homes for winter. Your plumbing needs attention to prevent a lot of issues that tend to arise when the winter temperatures drop. Below are a few basic fall preparation steps to help you prepare your plumbing for the upcoming and brutal New…
When it comes to how you can recognize there is a problem you can use all of y our senses. You can use each one of them recognize a sign that means trouble. You may see a problem, smell something, touch something, taste something and of course you can hear something. You want to make…
The boiler is a complex element to the heating system in your New York home. However, the boiler requires little maintenance and is very durable. When you do notice a problem, it is often a surprise, but with time, use, and wear, it can eventually occur. Should you own a boiler instead of a forced-air…
The seasons are always changing and that means that you may quickly go from cooling your house down in the heat of the summer to trying to warm it back up in the winter. The fall is a great time of year where you may be in the right temperature range to just enjoy it…
Does it feel like you’re constantly changing the air filters in your HVAC system? The kind of filter you’re using will determine how often you need to change them. Filters have a MERV rating from 1 to 20 that reflects how many air contaminants it can catch. Higher MERV ratings mean fewer contaminants that can…
The cold weather is coming quick and will be here to stay for months. You want to make sure you are ready to keep your house comfortable. Not only pulling out your jackets, blankets and fuzzy socks but the boiler needs to be ready as well. If you want to keep your home warm you…
If you haven’t already, now is a good time to prep your plumbing for winter. Preparing the plumbing system in the fall can help prevent a lot of issues that tend to arise when the temperatures drop in the winters months. To help you prepare your plumbing for the upcoming and brutal New York winter,…
