There’s no set timing to know when an HVAC has hit its expiration date. A 9-year-old system may be worth replacing if it keeps breaking down or costs a fortune to repair. That said, a 15-year-old system might still be worth keeping if it’s well maintained. Joey Dooley, a general manager at American Residential Services … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There are few things as unsettling as a rattling or buzzing sound from your HVAC. Considering how much a replacement or repair can cost, these sounds can make the hair … Read more
Perhaps it’s time to dust off your shelf-care routine. Around 80 million Americans — about one-quarter of adults and nearly 20% of children — suffer from seasonal allergies. These spring snifflers experience a reaction to airborne substances such as pollen from trees, grasses and weeds. Unfortunately, it’s possible to endure year-round nasal congestion, coughing and … Read more
Have basketfuls of toys and clothes in the kids’ rooms? This will make you think twice about everything you have in your home that could be making everyone sick. With mold becoming a year-round problem in many states, battling this dangerous toxin shouldn’t just be limited to the days when it rains nonstop. If members of your family are suffering from things … Read more
If you can’t stand the heat this summer, don’t go looking for a New York politician to offer refuge. Preparing for a sweltering weekend, Mayor Adams’ office last week appealed to hundreds of local electeds, asking them to open their offices as small “cooling centers” to give New Yorkers an air-conditioned space to shelter from … Read more
Oh say can you AC? One heat happy New Yorker chose one of Summer 2024’s sweatiest days to fan up a heated debate over the merits and necessity of apartment air conditioning. The fresh air freak wound up triggering a BTU brouhaha by announcing their dislike of the seasonal window-killer on Reddit’s popular Ask NYC … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. We’re still a few days away from the solstice, but if you ask us, summer’s already here. Of course, you’re free to delineate seasons the old-fashioned way, but in our view, there are a few telltale signs that … Read more