During the colder months of the year, your heating costs make up a huge portion of all the energy costs of your home. Of course, heating in your home is an absolute necessity, so you can’t just cut it off for a few days to help you save money. Fortunately, though, there are simple ways … Continued

Water heaters are made in different sizes to accommodate both large and small households. 40 gallon and 50 gallon sizes are typical on Long Island, NY. While most are gas fired, some lonely ones operate on dirty and disgusting home heating oil. If you have an oil fired water heater, do you have an empty … Continued

The water heater, incorrectly called a “hot water heater”, is basically maintenance-free, yet does require some service, just like any other household appliance. Once it is properly installed and set to the right temperature, very little is required to keep it functioning efficiently. However, there are a few steps you should take to prevent leaks … Continued

If you reside in the northeastern United States there is a possibility you grew up or lived in a home with steam heat. That heating system likely was a huge mystery to you and chances are it was not serviced properly. “Civilians” are not supposed to service the boiler, plumbers are. Unfortunately, many plumbers also … Continued

Many Long Island and New York City homeowners have gas fired steam systems and often call on us to create hot water hydronic zones they want to install in their basements or extensions on their homes. Offering a solution sounds simple but requires complex piping, controls and even a new boiler in some cases. The … Continued

If at any point you are not comfortable, please call a licensed and trained professional. Obvious Warning Signs Louder than normal furnace? Anything weird or unusual means something is wrong. Is there water surrounding the furnace? Even a little bit of water is an issue. Area surrounding furnace clear of debris? Ever store cleaning products … Continued