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Even though it feels like winter is going to go on forever in Rochester, spring and summer are right around the corner! That makes it the perfect time to prep your home HVAC system for the end of winter, even if it doesn't feel like winter is ending just yet. Of course, you should always change your air filter whenever the seasons change, but you can do a lot of other things to get your Feldman heating and cooling system ready for warmer weather.

These four common heating mistakes are well-intentioned, but they will end up costing you money and putting more stress on your already hard-working heating system.

The Fireman's Association of New York State is offering home-heating safety advice as we get through the middle of winter. 

According to National Fire Prevention Association, heating is the second leading cause of home fire in the country. They say December, January, and February are the peak months for these kinds of fires. 

Here are some tips on how to heat your home safely: 

In the dead of winter, on the coldest night, the last thing you want is for your heat to stop working. It’s important to keep your family warm, and these tips will help you do just that. 

With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging, HVAC professionals are constantly looking at ways to help reduce the spread of the virus indoors.

Pets are among the best family members we could have: They love us unconditionally, they’re always happy to see us, they make us laugh, they give us comfort. In short, they make our lives infinitely better. 

Having furry babies also means having pet hair and dander all over your home. The vacuum cleaner has become your best friend. Lint rollers have become indispensable. Every time you look at yourself in the mirror, you have a couple of stray hairs from your puppy or kitty stuck somewhere on your clothes. 

All in all, it’s accurate to say that when we have pets, we need to be mindful of ways to keep our HVAC systems at home working efficiently.

Can you think of a worse time for your HVAC system to stop working than during the holiday season? The Rochester winters are starting to hit, and they're hitting hard! Whether your plans include throwing festive parties, hosting out-of-town relatives, or relaxing at home, a functioning HVAC system is vital. Follow these four steps to avoid an HVAC breakdown this holiday season: 

Taking care of your HVAC system is the best thing you can do to ensure it performs better and lasts longer. Having preventive care and regular, thorough inspections can help save money in repairs and buying new equipment.  

There are several ways in which you can take care of your HVAC system. Some of these ways can be done by anyone, while others require expertise. In this article, we will highlight some of the ways you can do by yourself, as recommended by the experts. Here is the list. 

1.  Keep up with routine maintenance.

2.  Operate your HVAC system at optimum and stable temperatures.

3.  Seal your home from drafts.

4.  Beef up your installation.

5.  Turn down the thermostat.

6.  Use a programmable thermostat.

7.  Change your filters regularly.

8.  Use window treatments to help control temperature.

Every year, we are faced with the inevitable task of preparing for the coming winter weather season. Cooler weather is showing its face, and we have begun calling on our heating systems to go back to work for us. The change of seasons requires us to prepare our heating systems for the long, cold winter ahead, and these checks need to be completed before you click the thermostat to heat. 

As the seasons begin to change, you will need to notice the cool winds begin to blow. That means that you have to prep your home’s air conditioning for this cooler season. Check out these tips from Feldman Heating & Cooling.

HVAC technicians work on repairing or replacing different airflow systems. Different airflow systems that they work on can include refrigerators, AC units, and heaters.  With the technological requirements of HVAC technicians in today’s world, the consensus is that – yes, you do need an education for these positions. 

Building owners and developers are investing more time and money into purchases of heating and cooling systems as experts warn of the risk of COVID-19 transmission indoors.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that malls in regions of New York State that are currently in Phase 4 can reopen.  

Cuomo says malls can reopen starting Friday so long as the mall complies with certain measures, and has an enhanced HVAC filtration system.

New York State is mandating that large malls have air filters that have a MERV rating good enough to filter out coronavirus particles — or an air system good enough to do the same. MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value.

If you live in Rochester you know how hot the weather can be in summer, a heat wave makes it seem impossible to keep cool. Hopefully, your air conditioner system is working very well. If not, you’re going to have to get creative to stay cool as the temperatures rise.

It’s summer. The last thing you want when the temperatures outside are rising is to be wondering why your air conditioner isn’t working.

An air conditioner can fail to properly cool the room for a number of reasons

Is one HVAC component more important than another? There is a point to shifting from a component or product focus to a solution focus: one that considers the entire HVAC system. Now more than ever, this shift is critical to a long-term, sustainable success benefiting the industry, contractors, and homeowners.