HVAC TIPS

HVAC Trends in 2020

January 6, 2020

HVAC Resolutions! With the new year upon us, Temp Control wants to ensure that your homes will remain cozy and trouble-free while we’re in the throes of winter. Even though “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” is predicting a relatively warm and wet winter for New Jersey, that doesn’t mean we’re free to neglect our HVAC needs…

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How Can You Improve Indoor Air Quality?

December 13, 2019

Improve Indoor Air Quality with Your HVAC System Most people associate HVAC systems as simply a way to cool and heat a home. However, there are a variety of HVAC system components or stand-alone devices that can improve the overall quality of a home’s air as well. Temp Control offers a range of those devices…

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EXTREME WINTER WEATHER AND YOUR HVAC

December 2, 2019

With the arrival of December, we can expect temperatures overall to continue dropping, but being prepared for the usual winter weather versus those arctic blasts and other extreme cold days is something we all need to think about with regards to our in-home comfort. In most cold conditions, our furnaces are reliable, efficient machines that…

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What Temperature Should You Set Your Heat to While You Are On Vacation?

October 21, 2019

Thanksgiving is just around the corner with the winter holidays shortly behind it. Many homeowners travel during this time of the year – often to escape the colder temperatures. While you are off visiting family or lying on the beach somewhere, you want to make sure your home is safe for your return. There is…

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Furnace Maintenance

September 3, 2019

Can you believe it? Summer is rapidly coming to a close and cooler temperatures are already here in Central New Jersey. That means it’s time to start thinking about your gas furnace and making sure that it’s running well for the winter. Gas Furnace Maintenance Tips If you have any questions or need assistance in…

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Converting to Natural Gas from Home Heating Oil

July 17, 2019

More and more homeowners are switching from oil to natural gas for their home heating energy. Adding natural gas to a home’s energy availability comes with a host of benefits including energy savings, reducing your carbon footprint, and making the home more flexible.  Generally speaking, it’s more cost-effective to heat a home with natural gas.…

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ENERGY STAR IS MORE THAN A LABEL

June 26, 2019

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN ENERGY STAR The familiar, blue Energy Star logo—a script “energy” with the outline of the earth and a star—is a recognizable symbol commonly found on home appliances and other electronics. This offers consumers a quick glance that lets them know a product offers efficiency and cost savings based on…

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Is it Time to Buy a New A/C Unit?

April 23, 2019

IAs we finally begin to shake off the bitter cold and start to envision patio parties, it’s time to turn our attention to the other side of the thermostat dial: the air conditioner and how it’s going to hold up to the spring weather and coming heat of summer. For some of us, spring is…

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How to Cut Energy Costs

April 1, 2019

Saving energy around the house relies on some simple maintenance tips and strategies, but there are a few new wrinkles to consider when trying to keep costs down. The Big Energy Draws It is common knowledge that the HVAC system is generally the largest consumer of energy in a home. Changing air filters, and cleaning…

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