Don't put it off! Here's when to turn your heating on in New York to avoid long repair waiting lists, according to HVAC pros

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New York is famous for its bitterly cold winters, so as the temperatures start to drop, the big question becomes when to give in and turn on the heating.

Hold off too long, and you'll be shivering through cold mornings; put it on too early, and you risk higher energy bills before winter really sets in.