Your Guide to Comfort and Efficiency

Plumbing problems happen. You could be dealing with anything from a leaky faucet to a building-wide outage. Whether you need routine maintenance or emergency service, finding the right plumber can be challenging. Some plumbing services show up hours late while others never show at all. It might be tempting to attempt a do-it-yourself fix, but that could cost you in the long run too.

Before you sign anything or agree to pay a plumber, be sure to ask these four questions:

Has your electricity bill skyrocketed this summer? More than likely, your air conditioning usage is the reason for the big uptick in costs. There are many factors that affect how efficient your AC is, including age, space it’s being used in, air ducts and the weather.

The rising summer temperatures often coincide with an increase in water usage as children spend more time at home and at the pool, laundry loads increase, and toilets are used more often. Your family’s water usage can increase by 25% - 50% during the summer months.

Summer has arrived in Westchester. As the days get hotter, many homeowners might be wondering if they should invest in a new air conditioning unit, or continue to repair and operate an old, inefficient one.

With the 4th of July just around the corner, many homeowners are prepping for barbecues, watching sports, viewing firework displays, and having people over for the festivities. But how do you let your guests stay cool in the summer heat, without breaking the bank on energy bills?

Summer is heating up, schools are out of session, and many homeowners are planning to take short or long trips around the country and abroad. And while you will definitely remember to turn off your stove, should you turn off your water as well while you're on vacation?