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Why You Should Install a Heat Pump in 2025
In 2025, more Greater Rochester area homeowners are choosing a heat pump for their home comfort. Between the energy savings and the fossil fuel-free operation, what’s not to like? Wise Home Energy is the local heat pump and home electrification expert, offering...
Leaky Ductwork: The Hidden Culprit of Winter IAQ Issues
As the winter chill settles over the Greater Rochester area, local homeowners are sealing up their homes and cranking up the heat. However, many residents may be unaware of a hidden problem in their walls and ceilings: leaky ductwork. Poorly sealed ducts are a threat...
How Seasonal Snowfall Leads to Ice Dams
Greater Rochester sees its fair share of snow every winter, which can cause numerous issues for local homeowners. Ice dams along the edge of your roof are one of the most common—and potentially damaging—problems faced by Pittsford, Brighton,Henrietta and other Monroe...
New York Home Performance & HVAC Incentives for 2025
As we enter the new year, New York homeowners have several opportunities to save money on energy efficiency and comfort improvements. With incentives like NYSERDA rebates, heat pump tax credits, and local utility programs, home upgrades are more affordable than ever....
What’s the Best Insulation for My Attic?
As one of the most common areas of energy loss in Greater Rochester homes, attics are one of the most important areas to insulate. But with so many insulation materials to choose from, it can be difficult to know what type of insulation is best for your home. Wise...
The Essential Home Efficiency & HVAC Checklist for Fall
The crisp fall weather in the Greater Rochester area marks the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. It’s the ideal shoulder season to tackle essential home efficiency and HVAC tasks that will keep your home comfortable, energy-efficient, and...
Top 3 Heat Pump Myths: Busted
Heat pumps have been making waves throughout the Greater Rochester area in recent years. Known for their all-electric operation and the ability to provide both home heating and cooling, they’ve quickly become the go-to HVAC system throughout New York. However, despite...
Heat Pump Mythbuster
Heat pumps are a popular choice for Greater Rochester homes, but there are a few common misconceptions about them that could use clearing up. 1: Heat pumps don’t just heat, they can cool as well, bringing you year-round comfort. 2: Modern heat pumps are...
Upgrading to an Energy Efficient Home
Wise Home Energy can help you save energy or go all-electric in your Greater Rochester home with our full-service home upgrades. Our team of experts will start with an energy audit to find out exactly what your home needs to be more efficient, comfortable, and...
Why is My Upstairs So Hot?
Local temperatures have already surpassed 100 degrees this year and it’s only July! How is your home comfort holding up? The Greater Rochester area is known for its hot and humid summers, but unfortunately that can make maintaining indoor temperatures a challenge for...
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