“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 […]

“A man is recovering in Iowa City after a home explosion this past weekend in Dixon, Iowa. His nephew says his uncle was in critical but stable condition, and has second and third-degree burns. He also says his uncle was working on his furnace when the explosion happened. The owner of Kale Heating and Air […]

“Navien is recalling 3,400 tankless water heaters for a possible carbon monoxide poisoning risk they pose to users. Navien recommends that people immediately stop using the recalled units. ‘Consumers who continue use of the water heaters and boilers while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the […]

“Furnaces are one of the most important pieces of equipment in your home. Having a furnace go out unexpectedly is one of the most stressful situations a homeowner can face. It’s important to keep track of how efficiently and effectively your natural gas furnace is running. Furnaces give certain telltale signs that they are failing. […]