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How Can You Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality? Consider Cleaning Out Your Attached Garage

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tips for improving indoor air quality Long Island, NY areaAn Attached Garage is Convenient, But Also Filled With Potential Pollutants

 

When your home’s indoor air quality is poor, it will affect the everyday life of all who live in the home. Air impurities can cause headaches, fatigue, dizziness and nausea, as well as aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms. More serious health complications, such as respiratory problems, can occur from long-term exposure. Continue reading “How Can You Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality? Consider Cleaning Out Your Attached Garage” →

Protect Your Home From Frozen Pipes Now That Winter’s Here

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tips for frozen pipes Long Island, NY areaSimple Precautions Can Save You a Bundle

The frigid temperature of the winter months not only chills you to the bone, but it also increase the chance of frozen pipes in your home. We usually don’t see frozen pipes under normal winter conditions in our area, but when the temperature drops to extreme cold, frozen pipes become more frequent.  When the water in the pipes freezes, they will expand, causing the pipes to burst and requiring a costly repair bill. Fortunately, a few simple precautions will help keep your pipes from freezing. Continue reading “Protect Your Home From Frozen Pipes Now That Winter’s Here” →

Maintain Your Ducts And Keep Them Free Of Contaminants In Five Easy Steps

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ductwork maintenance Long Island, NY areaThere are Simple Things You Can Do to Reduce Indoor Pollutants

Many of the contaminants that pass through your household air can end up settling in the various components of your HVAC system, such as your ductwork. With proper duct maintenance, however, you can reduce the presence of these contaminants in your home. With that in mind, here are five easy steps to help keep your ducts free of contamination:   Continue reading “Maintain Your Ducts And Keep Them Free Of Contaminants In Five Easy Steps” →

Troubleshooting Tips To Try To Get Your Heat Pump Working Properly

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Heat Pump Troubleshooting tips Long Island, NY areaHeat Pump Not Turning On? Here’s Some Things You Can Do

 

When your heat pump starts to give you trouble, it’s only natural to want to find the simplest and most affordable solution. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of simple and more importantly, safe heat-pump troubleshooting tips for Long Island homeowners. Continue reading “Troubleshooting Tips To Try To Get Your Heat Pump Working Properly” →

Do You Know Where The Best Place In Your Home Is For A Carbon Monoxide Detector?

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carbon monoxide detector Long Island, NY areaPlace Yours Where It Will Do the Most Good: Near the Master Bedroom

Carbon monoxide detectors are your first line of defense against carbon monoxide exposure, which at the lowest level can be harmful to your family, and at the highest level – deadly. While purchasing and installing a carbon monoxide detector is certainly a step in the right direction, you also have to take the proper placement of these devices into consideration in order to maximize their effectiveness. Continue reading “Do You Know Where The Best Place In Your Home Is For A Carbon Monoxide Detector?” →

Do-It-Yourself Energy Evaluations Are An Effective Way To Locate Air Leaks In Your Home

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Energy Evaluations Long Island, NY areaEnergy evaluations can help you to identify places in your home where air leaks into and out of your home. Energy evaluations can be performed by professionals who will use special equipment such as infrared cameras to detect leaks. You can also perform an energy evaluation on your own – if you know where to look for leaks and how to fix them.   Continue reading “Do-It-Yourself Energy Evaluations Are An Effective Way To Locate Air Leaks In Your Home” →

You Won’t Have To Live With Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality Problems If You Try These Three Strategies

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improving indoor air quality tips Long Island, NY areaEasy Things You Can Do to Have Cleaner Indoor Air

Indoor air quality is a major concern for homeowners and for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as it has included indoor air quality in its top five environmental risks. As a result, many homeowners have grown concerned about the pollutants inhabiting indoor air. Unfortunately, as homes become increasingly airtight to in order to make them more energy efficient, indoor air quality has only become worse, with fumes, odors, mold, mildew and other pollutants becoming trapped inside. Combating the problem of bad indoor air quality and taking steps to improve the air you breathe is essential. Fortunately, if you try three simple strategies, you can greatly improve the quality of air in your home. Continue reading “You Won’t Have To Live With Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality Problems If You Try These Three Strategies” →

Not Sure How To Replace The Filter In Your Furnace? Here Are Five Tips To Try

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replacing air filter tips Long Island NY areaChanging Filters is a Simple Thing You Can Do

Your furnace filter operates much like the air filter in your car, catching dirt and debris. And when the filter gets clogged, it’s time for a new one, because a full filter causes your heating system to work harder and burn up more energy. In the worst cases, a dirty filter can lead to expensive repairs and even system failure.
It pays, then, to check your furnace filter every month, though you may need wait longer than that to replace it. Start by getting out your furnace’s owner’s manual. This handy booklet, with its detailed diagrams, will literally serve as your furnace road map. Continue reading “Not Sure How To Replace The Filter In Your Furnace? Here Are Five Tips To Try” →

Unexpected Heating Equipment Failure? Not Sure What To Do? Use T.F. O’Brien’s Replacement Steps

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heating equipment replacement guide Long Island, NY areaNeed a New Heating System Now? Here’s Some First Steps to Take

If your heating equipment suddenly stopped working during a cold Long Island winter, would you know what to do? A good heating and cooling contractor can help you explore your options. Use T.F. O’Brien’s furnace replacement guide to get started, and then give us a call. Continue reading “Unexpected Heating Equipment Failure? Not Sure What To Do? Use T.F. O’Brien’s Replacement Steps” →

A Whole-House Humidifier Can Help Combat The Dry Air In Your Home Caused By Cooler Temperatures

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dehumidifier-long island, new-yorkKeep Your Home Air Dry This Winter

A dry home can be an uncomfortable place to be. Worse, dry air can cause health problems, damage your wood floors and furniture, and make it necessary to turn your thermostat up to increase the warmth of your home. When air is too dry, a whole-house humidifier is a great way to solve the problem, and to increase both your comfort and your home’s energy efficiency.   Continue reading “A Whole-House Humidifier Can Help Combat The Dry Air In Your Home Caused By Cooler Temperatures” →