T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating recently received the 2013 President’s Award from Carrier for their quality, leadership and excellence in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry. Dealerships were honored at a ceremony held in Las Vegas on March 22. One of Carrier’s highest honors for its dealers, the…

T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating is a full service HVAC company located in New Hyde Park, N.Y. We have been meeting the heating and cooling needs of Long Island residents since 1934. Our company offers a wide range of products and services, including: heating and air conditioning installations, repair and…

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (August 16, 2004) – T.F. O’Brien & Co. has earned its accreditation as a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer in New York. This endorsement program was designed by Carrier Corporation to promote quality, excellence, and attention to detail in solving the heating and cooling needs of homeowners…

HYDE PARK, N.Y., June 1, 2010 – When Thomas Francis O’Brien entered into the commercial refrigeration repair business in 1934, the world was a much different place. The United States was in the throes of the Great Depression, and World War II was a distant rumbling on the horizon. So…

You may have the newest, most energy efficient heating and air equipment, or maybe your system getting on in years but still performing well. Whichever is your situation, a sure way to get the most out of either is to check your air ducts.

The HVAC industry has become more complex in recent years. The pricing of electricity and other fuels, along with government standards has motivated manufacturers to produce better and more efficient equipment. Along with the manufacturing side, contractors have had to become better trained to keep up with industry changes.

An option for your heating and cooling system that allows better comfort, greater control and the potential to reduce energy costs sounds good, doesn’t it? The use of zoning systems gives homeowners that type of increased comfort and control in our homes.

The dead of winter, miserable as this one has been, is the time when preventive maintenance to your heating system pays off. We hope you’re remembering furnace filter changes monthly or as often as your particular system needs them. Otherwise, a well-maintained system should be purring along, allowing you to dream of the day when we’ll finally need A/C again.

If it seems that some of the rooms in your home are comfortable while others are too cool, too warm or stuffy, it could be your air returns. Most homeowners don’t really think about the air ducts; as long as your HVAC system seems to be functioning, all is OK. In reality, it could be that inadequate return air ducting is the reason your home isn’t quite as comfortable as you would like.

Homeowners often face the decision of whether to repair or replace their furnace. Before making this important decision, answer the following questions: