Furnace safety advice for Buffalo homeowners

ATTENTION: Buffalo and Williamsville NY homeowners – Before you turn your furnace on this winter, be sure to have it inspected for a crack in the heat exchanger. Over 300 people nationally die from dangerous carbon monoxide.

The heat exchanger is the main heating “element” of your furnace and can crack over time – leaking the odorless, colorless carbon monoxide gas.

Vincents Heating & Cooling, known as the best heating contractor in Buffalo and Williamsville NY,  can perform a precision tune-up of your furnace – giving you the peace of mind you deserve.

Call Vincent’s today at (716) 634-4700 to schedule your appointment.

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The fall is approaching. You can’t hide from it. The weather is gonna start getting colder. And you know what that means?

You’ll have to turn your heat on.

That’s right. You’ll be cracking the furnace on before you know it.

And if you’re smart, you’ll have it cleaned and tuned-up for the winter.  That’s a good idea for several reasons.

First, getting a precision tune-up of your furnace gives you the peace of mind you want. Nothing is worse than turning the thermostat on for the first time and the furnace won’ t turn on!

Second, a furnace that is cleaned and tuned-up by a professional technician will run more efficiently. That means you’ll save on your gas bills.

And third, the chances of your furnace breaking down are greatly reduced.

So don’t wait – call the pros at Vincents Heating & Cooling at (716) 634-4700 to schedule your home’s furnace tune-up today. You’ll be glad you did – especially when the first cold snap hits!

Who’s the best air conditioning contractor in Buffalo NY?

Finding a heating and air conditioning contractor in Buffalo NY doesn’t have to be hard. Since 1904, my family has been serving all of Western New York. It all started with my grandfather selling ice and coal on Buffalo’s West Side. And then in 1939, my grandfather Michael started selling furnaces. My father Vince Sr joined the business in the 1960′s – just when central air conditioning became popular in Buffalo. And me? I’ve been in the heating and cooling business since I was in high school.

But what does this mean to you?

It’s simple. My family is here to serve you. To provide you with the quality workmanship you expect. That’s having the job done right the first time. And it’s having service available in hours, not days.

Most importantly, it’s having the peace of mind knowing that your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed in writing.

So if you live anywhere in Western New York and Erie County, and you want to know who is the best air conditioning contractor in Buffalo NY, just ask you neighbors. They’ll tell you how much we truly care.

Just pick up the phone and call my office at (716) 634-4700 for your free no-obligation estimate. You’ll be thrilled you did!

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Heating & cooling rebates available for lucky Buffalo and Williamsville homeowners!

This is really cool… you can get a HUGE rebate when you replace your old inefficient furnace and air conditioner with a new Energy Star high-efficiency heating and cooling system. The rebates are really big which makes this the best time ever. And you’ll get the benefit of having a new central air conditioning system for the entire summer!

Watch the video – and call my office at (716) 634-4700 today to learn more!

Buffalo NY Homeowners: What You Need To Know About Buying Central Air Conditioning

If you’re a Buffalo or Williamsville NY homeowner considering buying a central air conditioning system, then this is a really important message.

When buying a central air conditioning unit, make sure you get the right size.

Any reputable heating & cooling contractor will perform a heat gain/loss on your home. This includes taking measurements of your home including how many windows it has and whether it faces south, north, etc. This is extremely important and most contractors don’t do this.

Here’s why. An air conditioning unit that is too big for the house can freeze up. There are two parts to a central air conditioning system. You have the coil that sits on top of your furnace and the condensing unit which sits outside your home. The two units are connected by two copper lines in which refrigerant travels back and forth.

If you install a unit that is too big, the coil can “freeze” up. Ice will block the air from traveling through the condensing unit, so you’ll get no air blowing out of your registers.

So insist on having a proper survey done when considering a new central air conditioning system for your home.

-Vince DiRe is a Buffalo NY heating cooling contractor and the owner of Vincent’s.  For a free estimate, just call his office at (716) 634-4700 or visit www.vincentsheatingandcooling.com today!

For Buffalo NY Homeowners: Tips on Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

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Air conditioners are great during the summer when the temperature is hot. They give you that instant feeling of coolness and relieve you from those dreaded hot humid days. So we should at least take care of these things that give us relief and comfort. But do you know how?

Obviously, you should maintain your central air conditioning system because it’s a large investment in your home. But you need to remember that a cleaned and tuned-up system will run more efficiently…and you’ll spend less to cool you home.

In maintaining your air conditioner, the first thing that you should do is check the blowers and filters. This should be regularly done. Cleaning the blowers and filters is one of the most important aspects of having a precision tune-up performed on your home’s ac unit. A blocked or clogged filter is one of the main reasons why your unit could stop working over the summer.

The second thing you should check is the outside condensing unit. It shouldn’t be blocked or obstructed. The air that is being blown out needs to escape. So be sure that you home’s landscaping isn’t blocking the unit. One of the benefits of having a tune-up is the fins of the condensing unit get washed down…removing any grass clippings or weeds that may have gotten trapped.

And most importantly, you want to have the refrigerant levels measured. If you keep adding freon, it’s a sign that you’ve got a leak somewhere in the lines. And that must be fixed by a professional who can evacuate the system and do a nitrogen test to find the leak. At that point, the leak is repaired by rebraizing the copper line or joint. Then another nitrogen test is performed to make sure the unit can hold the pressure. And finally, the system can be recharged to factory specifications.

By cleaning and maintaining your air conditioner, it will last for a lot longer. It won’t break down as much. And it will run more efficiently.

This isn’t a do-it-yourself project. Have your unit cleaned and checked by a qualified professional. The small price you invest in a tune-up will be well worth it in the long run. Why? Because it’s always better to prevent the unit from breaking down than have it repaired.

-Vince DiRe is a Buffalo NY heating and cooling contractor and the president of Vincents Heating & Cooling. He can be reached at (716) 634-4700.

Where in Western New York do we service?

Vincents Heating & Cooling not only services the homeowners in Buffalo New York, but all through Erie County. That means if your furnace or central air conditioner breaks, we can take care of you!

Our service technicians are available in the following WNY communities:

Amherst NY

Buffalo NY

Clarence and Clarence Center NY

Cheektowaga NY

Depew NY

Elma NY

Hamburg NY

Kenmore NY

Lancaster NY

Orchard Park NY

Tonawanda and North Tonawanda NY

West Seneca NY

Williamsville NY

For fast service, just call our office at (716) 634-4700.

Warm weather finally hitting Buffalo – time to think about central air conditioning

Memorial Day is almost here…and the weather in Western New York is starting to finally arrive. Now is the right time to think about central air conditioning.

If your home doesn’t already have air conditioning, don’t wait another moment to have us to come out for a free comfort survey. We’ll properly size your home for the correct system – making sure your entire home cools evenly. Just call us at (716) 634-4700 or visit our website for your free estimate.

If you already have central air conditioning, now is the time to make sure it’s clean, tuned up and eady to go for the entire summer. You can reach the friendly staff at Vincents at (716) 634-4700 to schedule your precision tune-up!

And lastly, if your system breaks and you need service, then give us a call. Our highly trained techs can get your home back to a comfortable temperature before you know it!

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Furnace broken? Call Vincents

There’s one thing you should know when your furnace stops working. You need to know who to call. Since 1904, Vince DiRe & his family have been serving the homeowners of Buffalo and all of Western New York. So don’t freak out. Just call Vincents Heating & Cooling at (716) 634-4700 and you’ll get the guaranteed service you deserve.