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Air-Source Heat Pump Advantages

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Advances in Technology Makes a Heat Pump System More Efficient Than Ever

 

Air-source heat pumps are a popular choice among homeowners who want to heat and cool their homes more efficiently. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, these units can carry nearly three times more heat energy into your home than the electrical energy they use. This is because instead of converting heat from a fuel, similar to combustion heating systems, a heat pump moves heat. Continue reading “Air-Source Heat Pump Advantages” →

Attic Ventilation Is Dependent On Your Insulation

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Attic Ventilation Is Dependent On Your InsulationLearn How to Use Your Attic as a Cap on Your Home’s Conditioned Air

 

Attic insulation and attic ventilation are two things that work together to keep your Long Island home comfortable. They require neither fuel nor electricity, and they use no energy. The two go hand-in-hand to help you maintain a comfortable, balanced indoor environment. The combination of insulation and ventilation performs two critical functions: it works to reduce moisture and control temperature. Continue reading “Attic Ventilation Is Dependent On Your Insulation” →

Landscaping Significantly Affects Energy Savings: Don’t Let Planting Season Pass You By

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Landscaping Significantly Affects Energy SavingsLet Nature Help Cool and Protect Your Home

When combined with preventive maintenance, landscaping around your home to work with the climate on Long Island can generate significant energy savings. You might think landscaping for energy savings could take decades to return your investment, but the  U.S. Department of Energy actually predicts that the typical homeowner will begin to see savings in less than eight years. The sooner you plant, the sooner you’ll save! Continue reading “Landscaping Significantly Affects Energy Savings: Don’t Let Planting Season Pass You By” →

Cooling Concepts You Should Know When Upgrading Air-Conditioning Systems

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Are your cooling bills telling you that this is the last summer for your air conditioner? Or perhaps you haven’t been as cool and comfortable as you would like to be. As summer is winding down, it’s a good idea to start doing research on high-efficiency air conditioners so you are ready to upgrade before  the next Long Island heat wave. Continue reading “Cooling Concepts You Should Know When Upgrading Air-Conditioning Systems” →

The Cooling Season In Long Island May Be Near The End, But Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored

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How to Wrap Up Your Long Summer of Running Your AC

Sadly for some, summer must come to an end, but maintaining your heating and cooling system is a year-round commitment. Even as summer is winding down, it is important to continue regular preventive maintenance activities to protect your home comfort system and ensure that your equipment will operate as efficiently as possible. Continue reading “The Cooling Season In Long Island May Be Near The End, But Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored” →

Taking A Vacation? Use A Programmable Thermostat To Monitor Your Home’s Temperature

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Taking A Vacation? Use A Programmable Thermostat To Monitor Your Home's TemperatureCustomize Your Energy Usage Based on Your Time at Home

 

Before you leave for an extended trip, make sure your Long Island home isn’t using an unnecessary amount of energy by running the air-conditioning  system the whole time you’re away. The best way to do this is to use a programmable thermostat to regulate the temperature when you’re not home. Continue reading “Taking A Vacation? Use A Programmable Thermostat To Monitor Your Home’s Temperature” →

Are My Heating And Cooling Needs Established By Degree Days? Find Out How To Assess Efficiency

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Are My Heating And Cooling Needs Established By Degree Days? Find Out How To Assess EfficiencyHome Energy Performance: Measuring Your Energy Needs

 

As weather fluctuates from day to day, it has a significant affect on how much energy your home consumes. Your electricity meter readings can help you understand the amount of energy you’re using, but can’t give you a good idea of your home’s performance  because they don’t account for the changing weather. Learning to calculate heating and cooling degree days can make up for this. Continue reading “Are My Heating And Cooling Needs Established By Degree Days? Find Out How To Assess Efficiency” →

Get It Down On Paper, And Use HVAC Service Quotes To Your Advantage

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Planning Your Next HVAC Project Requires Comparison Shopping

When you need work done on your heating and cooling system, it is wise to shop around for excellent workmanship and equipment at a fair price. It’s also smart to use written quotes — contractors’ proposals describing the work they’d do and at what price — to help you compare companies. Continue reading “Get It Down On Paper, And Use HVAC Service Quotes To Your Advantage” →

Awards, Certifications And Associations Set T.F. O’Brien Apart From Other HVAC Companies

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Awards, Certifications And Associations Set T.F. O'Brien Apart From Other HVAC CompaniesWe are Long Island’s HVAC Experts

Preventive HVAC maintenance is crucial to keeping your heating and cooling equipment functioning efficiently, but it only works if your technician is a reliable expert who is committed to outstanding service. Starting with installation, poor workmanship and substandard parts can create new problems or fail to resolve old ones. Expert attention, on the other hand, can extend the life span of your equipment. Continue reading “Awards, Certifications And Associations Set T.F. O’Brien Apart From Other HVAC Companies” →

Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Augment Your Air-Conditioning System

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Things You Can Do to Keep Your AC Operating Into the Fall

This summer’s heat and humidity are demanding long, hard hours from your air conditioning system.  The end  may be in sight, but your air-conditioning system still has to make it all the way to  the finish line. T. F. O’Brien has a few operational tips you can use to make sure your air conditioning system continues keeping you comfortable and saving you money for the rest of the season. Continue reading “Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Augment Your Air-Conditioning System” →