“A local single mother of three was the recipient of a free furnace, made possible by the Warm the Heart campaign and Tri-City Services, Wisconsin Rapids. In September, local residents were asked to nominate local families who have a furnace that is in need of extensive repair or replacement, and help paying for it. The […]

“By making the floor the warmest part of the room air cools as it rises, giving occupants heat where it is needed. This is also better for the environment since heat is not wasted through being lost from a building’s roof. Underfloor heating works by circulating warm water through a series of continuous loops that […]

“It’s a nightmare for most homeowners: You’re already tight on money, winter is setting in and the boiler in the house goes out or needs the kind of repairs that make getting a new one the only real option. “It’s a nightmare for counties, too — or can be,“ said Pat Holland, director of government […]

“Two maintenance workers at Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School were injured about 1 p.m. Thursday while installing equipment at the school, according to the Port Jervis school district and Town of Deerpark police Chief Richard Sztyndor. The staff members were treated by the school nurse and taken to the local hospital emergency room after they were […]

“Energy Star recommends that, in order to reduce costs and energy usage, you should set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible through the summer. Specifically, they say you should set your thermostat to 78 degrees while you’re home. Spending the day out? Turn that thermostat up 7 degrees to 85. Then, when you finally […]

“Two years after a deadly boiler explosion in Soulard killed four people, there’s some closure for the victims. We’re learning more about a $47 million dollar global settlement reached between all of the defendants and plaintiffs. The settlement is a big victory for the plaintiffs. But many industry experts are still worried that regular inspections […]

“A system upgrade and a smart home thermostat equals energy savings. The most energy-efficient heating and cooling products on the market, ductless mini-split systems, can save as much as 25 percent on your utility bill. An efficiently controlled thermostat could save an additional 10 percent a year. And professional expertise is key because a system […]

“Air conditioners are a godsend during the hot and humid days of summer. For those who haul out a window unit each spring, Consumer Reports has some warnings: That window unit might be harboring mold and other irritants. Without proper care and maintenance, mold can grow on the inside, which has the potential to lead […]

“China and the U.S. accounted for 54 percent of the 1,932 terawatt-hours of electricity used by residential and commercial air conditioning in 2018, according to research from BloombergNEF. Saudi Arabia, India and Japan are the next-biggest users, rounding off a group that made up two-thirds of the demand for cooling. By mid-century, the worldwide thirst […]

“During a mostly quiet county commission meeting in Thursday, commissioners agreed to send out bids for the courthouse boiler system. “We’ve got three of them,” said Presiding Commissioner Gene Newkirk. “One’s running, one’s done for, and we’re using it for parts to keep the one running.” Responding to questions, Newkirk said he expects the cost […]