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IAQ – Indoor Air Quality

Allergies Acting Up? Here Are Some Late-Summer Culprits.

September 2, 2020

You may notice that during the late summer and early fall, your allergies start to act up a bit. That’s because some of the culprits that cause fall allergies make their appearance as early as late August. That can make for a very long allergy season – and nobody wants to deal with sneezing, itchy… Continue Reading

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Is Your Gym Reopening? Here’s What You Should Know About Air Quality Requirements.

September 2, 2020

Many people in Long Island have been looking forward to getting back to the gym. One of the last businesses to reopen, gyms have been given a list of protocols that they must follow to open successfully. In addition to proper sanitization, mask-wearing, and social distancing rules, regulations, and considerations, the air handling systems in… Continue Reading

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Who’s MERV, and Why is the Governor Listening to Him?

August 5, 2020

As our area of the state reopens, there are guidelines we as residents are required to follow. Mask-wearing, social distancing, and staying home if we’re not feeling well are all some of the ways the average citizen is responding to the COVID-19 crisis, but for businesses, some additional rules and guidelines must be followed. Recently,… Continue Reading

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You Can Improve the Indoor Air Quality in Your Commercial Space

June 3, 2020

As Long Island enters Phase 1 of the reopening process, business owners may be wondering what can be done to improve the indoor air quality, or IAQ, of their commercial spaces. Many people are concerned about the air they’re breathing, both at their place of employment and at businesses they frequent. If you’re interested in… Continue Reading

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Phase 1 Reopening on Long Island: What It Means for You

June 3, 2020

As an essential business, T.F. O’Brien has remained open for our customers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We have taken every necessary precaution to keep both our valued clients and employees safe during this time, and we appreciate your cooperation in our efforts. It isn’t an easy time for any of us, and we are very… Continue Reading

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Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality This Fall

October 3, 2019

If you or someone in your family suffers from fall allergies, you know how uncomfortable a time it can be. Itchy noses, watery eyes, and stuffy sinuses can make the autumn season unpleasant for some. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find relief even in your own home, as pollen and mold can enter on… Continue Reading

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Spring Into Ductless

March 25, 2019

Spring is a great time for home improvements. If you’ve been considering adding to your space – but you’re not sure how to manage heating and cooling this new or converted area of your home – you might want to consider ductless. Ductless offers both heating and cooling, so you’ll get year-round comfort, without having… Continue Reading

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How Do I Know If I Need Furnace Services for My Long Island Home?

March 4, 2019

Winter has been brutal this year, the snowy, cold weather seemingly endless. Many people have relied on their furnaces more than usual this year. That has meant that their furnaces are working overtime – and sometimes that can lead to mechanical issues, especially if the furnace hasn’t received the regular maintenance it needs. It can… Continue Reading

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Made for Each Other: Ductless & Converted Spaces

January 31, 2019

Many times, homeowners decide to add to their home’s space, whether by building an addition or remodeling parts of their home that may not have been ideal living areas before. Unfortunately, often these areas don’t have access to the home’s ductwork, and adding it may be impractical or impossible. How can you get these areas… Continue Reading

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Show Your Furnace the Love This Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2019

Valentine’s Day is all about hearts and flowers, so adding your home’s furnace into the equation might not exactly seem like the most romantic thing to do. But did you know that if you show your furnace a little love by getting it the maintenance it needs, it’ll save you money? And that’s extra money… Continue Reading

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