Another Appliance That Works Harder In The Winter

Your home heating system works hard during the winter to keep your family safe and warm. But it’s not the only home comfort system that works overtime during the shortest, coldest days of the year: your water heater does, too. Colder temperatures make it harder for an oil-fired water heater to supply your appliances and […]

Commercial Heating System: Repair Or Replace?

Don’t look now, but we’re approaching the halfway point of fall 2020 – which means that winter won’t be far behind here in Staten Island and New Jersey. With all that’s happening in the world, the last think you want to be thinking about this time of year is replacing your commercial heating system. The […]

Common Furnace Problems: How Inspections Help

Routine maintenance and professional inspections are keys to keeping your furnace in top shape. But what goes into a good furnace inspection, and what problems might it uncover? Let’s take a closer look. What an inspector looks at A complete, professional furnace and forced-air inspection and tune-up will include a detailed look at each of […]

Can I Save Money With Ductless A/C?

When most people think of an air conditioner, they either think of bulky window units or big central air systems. But there’s a third home cooling option that may just be the most cost-effective solution for you: a ductless air conditioning system. Ductless (or “mini-split”) systems include two components: an indoor air handler and an […]

Summer Heating System Care: 4 Things You Can Do

Keeping your furnace or boiler happy and healthy is probably not the first thing on your mind in July, but with things as unpredictable as they are right now, it’s probably a good idea to stay one step ahead of any potential problem. HVAC Summer Care Checklist Here are four things you can do this […]

Your 2020-21 Heating Oil Deliveries: 2 Stress-Busting Plans

In unpredictable times, most of us hold on tight to anything that gives us a sense of stability and comfort. That’s why we offer our no-fee EZ Pay budget plan to valued customers like you. If you have been paying for your heating oil deliveries as you go over the years, you have probably gotten […]

Keep Heating Oil In Your Tank During The Offseason

Why is it so important? Despite the temperatures we’ve been having the last few weeks, heating season is winding down here in SI and NJ – which means it’s important to prepare your heating oil tank for its upcoming summer siesta. One of the most important things you can do to get your heating equipment ready […]

Ductless A/C: Efficient Comfort For The Road Ahead

With temperatures on the rise and the coronavirus potentially keeping us home more than usual in the coming weeks and months, having an efficient and effective air cooling system becomes more important than ever. The question is, will your window A/C units do the job well enough to rely on every day, and what will […]

Spring Home Comfort Equipment Check: Is It Ready?

As warmer spring weather begins to head our way in the coming weeks, it’s time to think about giving a little TLC to the heating system that got you safely through winter and the air conditioning system that will keep you cool in the dog days ahead. By keeping up with routine HVAC maintenance, you […]

What Is Automatic Heating Oil Delivery, and Why Will It Help Me?

Most people don’t want to watch the level on their oil tank all winter long – and no one wants to deal with the consequences of running out of heating oil when temperatures drop here in Staten Island and NJ. Fortunately, Rucci offers a no-fee service that can help you go a long way to […]