by Andy Fiorini | Owner | Oct 15, 2026 | Diagnostics, Energy Efficiency, Interactive Tool
Summary Patriot Home Solutions’ interactive Heat Loss Quiz helps Central New York homeowners figure out why their house feels cold with the heat up. Ten symptom questions rank five likely culprits by confidence: attic bypasses, rim joist, ductwork, window and...
by Andy Fiorini | Owner | Oct 13, 2026 | Cost Benchmarking, Energy Efficiency, Interactive Tool
Summary Most online heating cost averages blend natural gas, propane, fuel oil, and electric homes into one number, which makes them useless for comparison. Our interactive heating bill calculator compares a Central New York homeowner’s winter heating costs...
by Andy Fiorini | Owner | Aug 20, 2026 | Energy Efficiency, Roofing
Summary NYSERDA’s Comfort Home Program covers insulation and air sealing for New York homeowners, with no income requirement. The Good package covers attic and rim joist sealing (up to $2,500), the Better package adds wall and floor insulation (up to $3,000),...
by Andy Fiorini | Owner | Aug 12, 2026 | Energy Efficiency, Doors, Windows
Summary A blower door test measures exactly how airtight a home is by depressurizing it with a calibrated fan and tracking air leakage in ACH (air changes per hour). For Central New York homeowners in older housing stock, common in Syracuse, Auburn, Utica, and Rome,...
by Andy Fiorini | Owner | Jul 14, 2026 | Energy Efficiency, Doors, Roofing, Windows
Summary New York State offers several active rebate programs that can cover a meaningful portion of the costs of insulation, air sealing, and window replacement for Central New York homeowners. The Comfort Home Program is open to any homeowner regardless of income,...
by Andy Fiorini | Owner | Jun 15, 2026 | Windows, Energy Efficiency
Summary Bay windows in Central New York homes are a common source of heat loss, especially in houses built before modern energy codes. Replacement costs range from $2,500 to $10,000+, depending on size, glass type, frame material, and structural needs. ENERGY...
