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What Is an Oil Heater? Oil heaters are a cost-effective and fuel-efficient space heater that works by using electrical current to heat oil within enclosed tubes. The heat in the oil radiates out to the surrounding space, raising the temperature. Unlike kerosene heaters, electric oil heaters do not burn the oil during ordinary operation. Because … [Read More]

Why closing vents seems to make sense If you’re not using a spare bedroom why not close the vent, save money and redirect the heat to the other rooms? Most furnace registers (vents) even have a built-in lever that allows you to adjust the louvres behind the grille, change the direction of the air flow, … [Read More]

What Is Black Mold? Black mold, or toxic mold, thrives in moist, humid, and dirty environments. Also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, black mold is a greenish-black substance found in places with high humidity, water damage, leaks, and flooding. Toxic mold thrives on various types of materials, including: Lint Gypsum board Paper Fiberboard Dust Your air … [Read More]

What Is AC Efficiency? In general, efficiency involves getting the most output from a given input. Therefore, air conditioner efficiency involves removing the most heat with the least amount of energy. This principle applies to smaller and larger units, but each type uses different metrics to assess efficiency. For example, room units might use an … [Read More]

1. Call in an HVAC service tech once a year If you want your air conditioner to keep your house cool for many summers to come, the best thing you can do is have an HVAC service tech test the unit every spring, clean and adjust it. They are best equipped to go over everything … [Read More]

8 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Heating Oil Tank Our heating tank experts put together these top eight signs that it’s time to call for oil tank replacement. 1. Oil Tank Rust Getting a visual inspection for above-ground tanks is essential to ensure that rust spots are not forming on your tank. Typically, a … [Read More]