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A Handy Spring-Cleaning Checklist for Your HVAC System

May 15, 2023

Spring is the perfect time to give your Orchard Park, NY, home a deep and thorough cleaning. During these efforts, your HVAC equipment should be a top priority. In the spring, diligent HVAC maintenance can improve your indoor air quality (IAQ), lower your energy bill and limit the likelihood of repair issues. To help you get started, the following is a handy checklist that covers all indoor and outdoor components. 1. Change Your HVAC Air Filter and Consider an Air Filter Upgrade Regardless of the season, your HVAC air filter should be inspected about once every 30 days. Before it’s...

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Save Money With the National Fuel Energy-Efficiency Rebate Program

November 20, 2022

National Fuel is an energy company that provides natural gas throughout Western New York. Its energy-efficiency rebate program is an opportunity for its residential customers to save money when they invest in high-efficiency appliances for their homes. Rebates help to offset the initial cost of the appliance, and customers save over the long term as their appliance will use less natural gas. Rebate Criteria Rebates are available exclusively to National Fuel customers. Available rebates and the amounts do differ in some cases depending on whether you’re simply upgrading an appliance or converting to natural gas from an alternative fuel source,...

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5 Issues Caused By Dirty Ductwork

July 15, 2022

Air ducts in good condition help keep your home cool and warm throughout the year. Clean air ducts are important because they help protect you from high expenses as your bills are likely to increase. If your home experiences abnormally high or cold temperatures, it’s high time to consider ductwork cleaning. Here are the top ways dirty ductwork can impact your air supply. 1. Dust Buildup Your HVAC system may get clogged with dust if it is circulated too often. Creating a narrower aperture for air travel will reduce your ducts’ efficiency. A properly fitted HVAC unit is precisely designed...

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Getting the Right Size AC Unit for Your Home

June 20, 2022

Whether you’re installing an air conditioner for the first time or have to replace your AC due to age or system failure, it’s a major investment. That’s why it’s so important to get the right one for your home, making sure that it is appropriately sized for the space it’ll be required to cool. Factors like the square footage of your home, how you choose the right size, and efficiency should all be taken into consideration. How are AC Units Sized? Air conditioner sizes have nothing to do with the physical dimensions of the unit or how much refrigerant it...

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How Storms Can Damage Your New York Home’s HVAC System

December 20, 2021

New York is known for experiencing all four seasons each year. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see ice, snow and rain within a few hours of each other. Although it may be fun to watch snow or ice fall from the sky, it can wreak havoc with your home’s HVAC components. The same may also be true after a major rain event or during lengthy periods of consistent precipitation. Let’s take a look at the specific ways that a storm can damage a furnace, central air condenser or a heat pump. How Can Precipitation Damage a Heat Pump? Unlike...

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Why is my heating system making noise?

January 21, 2021

Your heater can keep you warm indoors even as temperatures drop during the winter. The last thing you want to experience is a heating malfunction at a crucial time when you need your unit most. Unfortunately, your furnace can at times backfire unexpectedly. When that happens, our skilled and seasoned team will be there for you. At , we offer top-grade furnace repairs in Erie County & the surrounding areas. Our certified technicians are capable of correctly diagnosing the problem with your machine. You may at times notice that your furnace keeps emitting strange sounds. We can identify the different...

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Eco-Friendly HVAC Tips

August 2, 2020

We’re always looking for ways to be eco-friendly around the home. The environment is very important for future generations, and we want our kids to be set up for success. Taking a look at your HVAC system is a great way to start being eco-friendly. There are so many opportunities to manage your appliances so that they consume fewer resources than before. Let us take a close and detailed look at some eco-friendly HVAC tips. Change AC Filters Although your AC might be working perfectly fine, there are still optimizations that you can make. One place to turn to is...

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HVAC Troubleshooting Tips

February 10, 2020

Your HVAC system will benefit from getting extra care and attention in between scheduled tune-ups. In the event that the unit develops problems, you can safely carry out minor adjustments to improve its performance. Not every issue requires special tools or advanced skills. 1. Check and Replace Filters As you use your HVAC system throughout the year to achieve and maintain comfortable indoor conditions, dust and debris build up on its inner components. The good news is that a filter is in place to protect the system’s most vulnerable parts. This filter needs to be replaced at least every 90...

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Home Comfort Resolutions for 2020

December 21, 2019

With the year drawing to a close, it’s time to look ahead to 2020. As you consider your New Year’s resolutions, why not plan to improve your home comfort? These resolutions will help you reduce your heating and cooling bills, save energy, and keep your Orchard Park home comfortable throughout 2020 and the years to come. 1. Keep Air Filters Clean Regularly changing your air filters is one of the simplest ways to keep your heating and cooling system functioning its best. Keeping your filters clean will ensure your HVAC system is running efficiently and give your indoor air quality...

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AC Dangers: What You Should Never Do

September 10, 2019

You may think that air conditioners don’t require a lot of maintenance or care, but they suffer from malfunction and failure over time with normal use. Many homeowners aren’t aware that they’re making mistakes that can lead to a few AC dangers. Here is how you can avoid common problems and keep the appliance operating efficiently during the warmer seasons. 1. Failing to Repair Emerging Issues It’s easy to put off repairs that are needed with your AC system because you don’t have the time or may not want to spend the money. Unfortunately, failing to repair emerging issues that...

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