Summary A typical Greater Rochester home needs about 1 ton of cooling per 600-700 square feet of conditioned space, but that’s a starting point, not the answer. The real number depends on insulation, windows, ceiling height, sun exposure, ductwork condition, and the home’s air-tightness. Most Rochester homes need somewhere between

Summary A new gas furnace installed in a typical Greater Rochester home runs $4,500 to $9,000. Standard 80% AFUE units land around $4,500-$7,000. High-efficiency 95%+ AFUE units run $5,500-$9,000. Oversized homes, complicated ductwork, and homes in older village centers (Pittsford Village, Brighton, Park Avenue, Canandaigua) can push higher. RG&E, NYSEG,

Summary A well-maintained gas furnace in a Rochester-area home typically lasts 15 to 20 years. An oil furnace usually goes 20 to 25. A boiler can run 25 to 30, sometimes longer. The honest answer is that lifespan depends less on the brand and more on three things: how often

Summary If you have a standard 1-inch filter, change it every month from December through March, then every two to three months the rest of the year. If you have a 4-inch or 5-inch media filter, change it every 6 months. Homes across Greater Rochester (from Victor and Farmington to