Many homeowners want their heating system to last, without sacrificing comfort during winter weather. To help you extend the use of the furnace while enjoying the use, we at Agape Air Conditioning & Heating would like to offer a few tips. Air Leak Prevention The warm air your furnace works so hard to produce is…
Wearing over time, heating systems have many moving parts. No matter if the heating system fails due to normal wear or neglected maintenance, being without it can be a challenge in New York, especially in the dead of winter. With the demand, despite immediately contacting a professional, there can be up to a 48-hour wait.…
The plumbing system in your home usually works without any problems but over time things start to break down. Normal wear and tear and an emergency here and there will put stress on your plumbing system and lead to necessary repairs. Homeowners should know what some of the warning signs are that indicate they may…
There are lots of home maintenance tasks a homeowner needs to know how to do and also when to call in an expert. Some simple tasks require a simple change of battery or reset of the system. There are projects that will also need some repairs as well as replacement. The problem is you may…
If you are like many other homes in the NY area, you are heating your home with oil rather than forced air. This can get pricey if you don’t know the ins and outs of purchasing oil to keep you warm throughout the winter. There are several things that you can do to ensure you…
When the furnace is not performing to its full potential, there are a few issues that are quite common that the homeowner can remedy. However, there are more where you need a professional to assist you. Today, we at Agape Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to discuss a few furnace problems you can…
There are lots of ways to heat your home. The heat is something that the people in your home rely on to get through a long winter. The cold weather outside is a good reprieve from the heat of the summer. The cold weather is welcome but most people need a way to warm up…
Detecting unidentified odors stemming from bathroom and kitchen drains is something that is common. More often than not, people do not even realize the source, and only catch it after searching in the normal areas. A kitchen sink with an equipped garbage disposal generally develops odors from the food particles and residues that are lodged…
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…
