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No one really needs a reminder of how hot the weather can get here in Western NY during the summer months, and this means increased energy usage when it comes to air conditioners and central AC systems.  While we rarely take time to think about it, home air conditioning systems are incredibly c...

Homeowners who find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to replace broken central air conditioner—especially those that fail prematurely—typically have one thing in common: they ignored the need for an annual inspection. Even those outside the HVAC industry can understand...

Anyone who has experienced the absolute disaster of a burst water pipe during the cold winter months will be the first to tell you, it’s one of the worst experiences a homeowner can go through.  The mess it creates is bad enough, not to mention how time consuming and stressful the event c...

As we’ve witnessed over the years, furnaces rarely seem to break down at convenient times. But what do you do when the heat goes off in the middle of a cold night, or when checking into a hotel simply isn’t an option?  At Napora Heating in Rochester NY, we’re proud to offer la...

Avoiding Excessive Winter Home Heating Bills The frigid cold that grips western NY each year can be hard enough on a homeowner’s monthly heating bills. If your home is not as energy-efficient as it could be, however, you might end up paying for more heat than you’re actually benefitin...

Your furnace and A/C unit play the important role of keeping your home’s air quality healthy. They're also vital parts of cooling your home during hot summer days and nights. And if you're not aware of their lifecycle and the hazards that can come with an older HVAC system, they co...

Winter is quickly leaving Rochester, and you likely took steps to protect your plumbing from the cold. Now that winter is over, take these steps to make sure your plumbing is still in tip-top shape. #1: Reconnect Your Pipes and Water Supply Tubes Many homeowners disconnect certain pipes from p...

Summer is quickly approaching here in Rochester, and those humid East Coast summers call for a working AC system. Here are a few tips to prepare your AC for hot weather. #1: Clean and Replace Your Filters When air flows through your AC unit, dust and debris accumulate and clog your filter. Thi...

The heart of summer is the most dreaded time to have your home’s central AC stop working, as the demand for service and new installations is always at its highest. Depending on how many homes are dealing with cooling issues at the time, it may take several days or longer to get a tech to your...

No one likes to work in an uncomfortable environment. If an office space is too hot or too cold, employees focus more on the weather than the actual work at hand. However, some employers avoid implementing temperature controls due to perceived cost – although poor air temperature can cost more...

Helplessness is one of the worst feelings when it comes to your aging parents’ health, comfort, or safety. When you hear that your parents’ heater has broken down in their New York home, you might fear the worst. Luckily, you can help them resolve the problem and get their heat back on,...

The 2018 Farmer’s Almanac recently reported that we may be in-store for what they described as a teeth-chattering winter.  And as any homeowner in the Rochester or Western NY area will quickly admit, exceptionally cold winters are no time to take chances with furnaces that are old, functi...

Anyone who calls Western NY home knows that the summer months can be brutally hot.  As a result we end up cranking our air conditioners to their very limit, only to forget how much use they had the previous year.  And while many central AC units may show no signs of trouble, it’s imp...