The air outside your Westchester home is certainly not pristine as it was when Henry Hudson came here in 1609. There’s been a lot of outdoor pollution happening since then. But once you close the door, you’re safe, right? Well, not exactly. In fact, science tells us that the quality of the air indoors can often be worse than outside. Problems with the air inside your Westchester home can arise from a variety of causes.

Moisture can breed mold. Cockroach droppings or dead bodies can give rise to asthmatic reactions among your family members. Fur from pets can create a dander problem. Air conditioners, gas or oil furnaces and gas water heaters can all pose a problem for indoor air quality. Your home’s foundation or groundwater wells, or building materials, could emit radioactive gas called radon. New carpets can emit volatile organic chemical gasses, and water damaged carpets can be a refuge for mold. Pressurized wood furniture and cabinets can outgas materials used in household products. And fireplaces, unvented fossil fuel space heaters, unvented gas stoves and ovens, and backdrafting from furnaces and water heaters can create deadly carbon monoxide gas.

You can certainly do something about such problems: more ventilation, cleaning, replacing or removing carpets, moisture control. But first, you need to figure out whether you have a problem. If you notice unusual odors, or feel stale air in places in your Westchester home, or if your central heating or air conditioning equipment looks dirty; if you have excessive humidity, or if you’re experiencing the signs of allergic reactions: these are all sure signs. Time to have a trained professional from Frank and Lindy test your indoor air and inspect for the sources of indoor pollution in your Westchester home!

So give us a call at 914-930-4922! You’ll be glad you did.

Your home should be your castle, and your life support system in case of an emergency—like a storm. You want your family to be safe. But what if the storm knocks out the electricity in Dutchess County?

An Automatic, Whole House, Electrical Generator ensures you will have the power to keep things running smoothly. When the power to your home goes out, you won’t have search frantically for your flashlight and then try to figure out how turn your generator on. And with a whole house generator installed outside your Dutchess County home, you will not have to worry about deadly carbon monoxide fumes, so common with portable generators. Nor will you have to worry about filling up the tank with gas in the dark. The fuel comes right out of your Dutchess County home’s fuel supply.

The automatic transfer switch on your Automatic Electrical Generator will turn the unit on as soon as it detects an electrical power failure. Even if the voltage suddenly drops due to a fluctuation, the automatic transfer switch disconnects the house from the grid and the whole house generator takes over the job of providing your home with continuous power at the proper voltage. And a whole-house generator automatically turns itself off, too.  That means there’s no need for you to be running outside to turn the unit on or off manually.

Every home in Dutchess County should have an Automatic, Whole House Electrical Generator. Would you like one installed in your home? Frank and Lindy has over 50+years experience offering installation, repair, and maintenance services for your home comfort and safety needs in Dutchess County, Putnam County, and Westchester County in NY. Give us a call today: (914) 827-5866

If you are looking to buy a ductless mini-split A/C, we can install it for you in Westchester. This kind of air-conditioning solution has its own unique advantages. Here’s a closer look.

Like a central air-conditioning system, the ductless kind has two components - an outdoor condenser and an indoor air handling unit. The two are linked by a conduit that stores the suction and refrigerant tubing, condensate drain, and power cable. Ductless mini-split air-conditioning units serve both residential and commercial applications. They are commonly installed as add-ons in homes with hot water and space heaters. In rooms and apartments where setting up or extending distribution ductwork is not possible, they can be ideal solutions.

Ductless mini-split air conditioners are small and are popularly used to cool multiple individual rooms. Up to four indoor air handling units can be connected to a single outdoor unit. With each room or zone having its own thermostat, the place only needs to be conditioned when someone is using it. This translates into energy and cost savings. A ductless mini-split A/C is easier to install in comparison to other kinds of air conditioning systems. As the connecting conduit is available in different lengths, the outdoor unit can be placed even 50 feet from the indoor evaporator. This means the compressor can be hidden from view at the back of the building, for aesthetic purposes.

Being ductless, they eliminate the energy losses that the ductwork of central A/C systems is typically associated with. Another convenience is the use of remote controls to turn a ductless mini-split A/C on or off when it is suspended from the ceiling or perched high on the wall. When you invest in a ductless air conditioning system, engage the services of a qualified installer to ensure reliable and safe installation.

Remodeling Your Bathroom.

When you create your plan to remodel your current bathroom, think first about how much needs to be changed, how much you want to change, and how much you can afford to pay.

Most affordably, you just want to do some surface alterations. If the structure is still basically sound, than it’s much wiser and less costly to cover what you do have—than to replace it. For example:

·         Instead of custom designing a new tiled shower, you can install a prefabricated shower unit, or put in a bathroom/shower liner.

·         A new granite floor will cost a whole bunch—how about a sheet or square vinyl one instead?

·         Cover up old walls with wainscoting. Don’t hire a painter to paint your bathroom walls—it’s much cheaper to paint them yourself.

Yet perhaps, while the general framework is still fine, you’re bored with it, you just don’t want to cover it up, but want to change it, and you have the money to spend to make your bathroom look more interesting to you, and your guests. Then you need to call professionals in to help you re-create your Westchester home bathroom.

But if, on the other hand, moisture has accumulated over the decades—and rotted out the joists and wall studs—then you’ll need to completely tear out your old bathroom and create a new one. In either of the latter two cases, you’ll need professional help.

Call Us Today to schedule service for remodeling your bathroom.

Call (914)737-7000

Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repairs With 24/7 Emergency Service for Westchester County

Bottom line: The central air conditioning system in your Westchester home is a better bet to keep you and your family cool, and more efficiently, than the stand-alone air conditioners put in every room. But what happens if problems arise?

We Repair Central AC Systems, Heat Pumps, Ductless Air Systems, and More: All Over Westchester County.

From downtown White Plains and Peekskill, to Briarcliff Manor, Lincolndale and Croton Falls, Frank and Lindy are there when you need us. We service and repair all brands and all types of systems:  central air, heat pumps, and ductless air systems.

Has your condenser stopped running? Do some of the rooms in your Westchester home have better air conditioning than others? Or is your entire home just not cool enough? We’ll take care of it!

It can be tricky to locate a problem before it compromises your entire hot water system. In order to catch a faulty water heater there are a few warning signs you can look out for. These tips can save you time and the inconvenience of a shower that won’t heat up. Not only will these indicators tip you off to a water heater issue, they can save you money in the long run if caught early on. Westchester residents often call us with questions about hot water problems and we would like to respond with some helpful information.

If your water is rust colored as it exits the faucet or showerhead, this is an indicator of trouble. Furthermore if it has a distinct odor, of rotten eggs or sulfur, give our expert Westchester County plumbers a call. Another key thing to note is the noises your unit makes. If you hear low rumbling sounds, high pitched whines, or popping noises they could be the result of a more serious problem. And finally if you notice water leaking from or around the base of your water heater you might need to give us a call.

If you believe your hot water heater is malfunctioning there are two things a technician will most likely check for first. In order to save time you should take a look to see if the solution could be simple. Check on the thermostat to see if it was turned down by accident. And you can also inspect the flue to look for any obstructions. If these two quick fixes are ineffective then call your favorite Westchester plumbers at Frank and Lindy to give you a hand!

Frank and Lindy want to make sure your plumbing repairs are as painless as possible. Let us help minimize the cost of comfort and a happy home! We offer you the option of easy financing, to cover all your furnace or air conditioner repairs. No matter what your reason we understand that it can be hard to find room in your budget for that inconvenient break, and our flexible financing has you covered.

Above all else your satisfaction is the most important thing to our Westchester plumbers and technicians. We work to bring this sense of pride in our home repairs to your budgetary needs. Let us help you save money with more efficient air conditioners and furnaces! Since 1959 we have provided our wonderful Westchester customers with affordable plumbing repairs and installations. Check out our website for our online loan calculator so that you can plan for the most effective route to your plumbing, heating, or cooling repair! You can count on Frank and Lindy for not only the most efficient repairs and installations, but the most budget-friendly as well!                                          

Have you been putting off that tedious water heater replacement, or maybe that air quality system you have been talking about getting for months? Well now is the time. We are offering $50 off any job that is five hundred dollars or more originally in Westchester and Putnam Counties. We understand that sometimes it can be hard to schedule necessary service, and with your busy schedule every dollar counts! Frank and Lindy wants to make sure your dollar counts for more in Westchester and Putnam on all your plumbing repairs and furnace tune-ups!

We perform all your plumbing and heating services, from broken furnaces to leaky faucets, and even solar water heater installation! There is nothing our expert plumbers and technicians can’t do. And now you can save money on our excellent work when you take advantage of our online deal. Call us today if you live in the Putnam County area and you are looking for reliable and cost-effective plumbing and heating solutions!