For many years, the residents of Washington County have relied on a mix of heating sources to keep their homes warm during the harsh winter months. Let’s take a closer look at these traditional methods: 1. Fuel Oil (Heating Oil): Fuel oil, also known as heating oil, has been a staple for many households in Washington County. This liquid petroleum…
As temperatures drop to bone-chilling levels during winter and summers get hotter and more humid, the North Country of New York faces a unique set of challenges when it comes to heating and cooling homes and businesses. Traditional heating and cooling systems can be expensive to operate and maintain, while also contributing to environmental pollution. However, with advancements in technology,…
Switching from traditional heating and cooling systems to heat pumps can provide several benefits, such as improved energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and reduced carbon emissions. Heat pumps work by transferring heat from one location to another, rather than generating heat like traditional HVAC systems. They can be used for both heating and cooling and are available in a variety…
Cold climate heat pumps are heating systems designed to work efficiently in cold weather conditions. They use refrigerant to transfer heat from the outside air to the interior of a building, even when the outdoor temperature is well below freezing. Some features that are common in cold climate heat pumps include: These features are made to help cold climate heat…
Decarbonizing New York: A Path to 85% Emission Reduction by 2050 In a bold and necessary move to combat climate change, New York State has set its sights on reducing greenhouse gas emissions by a staggering 85% by the year 2050 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Achieving this ambitious target requires a collective effort, and New…
New York State is embarking on an ambitious plan to combat climate change, and a significant step in this direction was taken recently. The state committee approved plans that aim to phase out fossil fuel-burning furnaces as early as 2025, aligning with their climate action goals. According to the proposal approved by the state Climate Action Council, all new homes…
No, we haven’t gotten lost in California or Florida. We are aware that we are living in the Saratoga and Albany, NY region of upstate New York. We also are very aware that the winters that we experience here are not classified as warm. We are talking about tips to help you stay warmer in your home this winter! We have decided…
THE BEST APPLICATIONS FOR A DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT SYSTEM You have heard us talk about this before. We love all things Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split systems for both heating and cooling applications. However, there are many homeowners that are still unsure if they have a use for these systems. So we have put together a few situations that would be a perfect opportunity to apply…
What is Mitsubishi Hyper Heating? Mitsubishi Hyper Heating is what we call a cold climate heat pump that heats & cools your home without the use of fossil fuels. These systems are using cutting edge technology that eliminates the use of fossil fuels and dramatically reduces the monthly cost of operation. Will a Mitsubishi Hyper Heating System Also Work as…
