Getting the AC Services You Need for Your Long Island Home

March 9, 2017

Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for AC service for your Long Island home from T.F. O’Brien. We take great pride in offering our customers the best AC maintenance available, so your system is at its most effective and efficient now and into the future. We realize we talk a… Continue Reading

Hiring the Right Heating Service Contractor for Your Nassau County Home

March 9, 2017

When you need heating services, you want to know that the contractor you’re inviting into your home is qualified to perform the HVAC services you need, whether it’s maintenance, repair or installation. In an article on the Angie’s List website, author Paul F. P. Pogue discusses what you should look for in an HVAC contractor,… Continue Reading

March Message from Kerry: Shamrock Savings & Preventive Maintenance

March 1, 2017

Happy March from T.F. O’Brien! We love this time of year, because it means St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and spring is right around the corner. It also means we’re gearing up for our annual Shamrock Savings event. What’s so special about this sale? We pull out all the stops to get our valued customers… Continue Reading

You’ll Love High Velocity Heating this February

February 3, 2017

If you’re tired of giving the same old chocolates and flowers on Valentine’s Day, you might want to consider giving something a little bit more practical this year. Yes, we know, home heating probably doesn’t seem very romantic, but – at T.F. O’Brien, we think nothing says “I love you” more than the gift of… Continue Reading

Make Your Home More Efficient & Comfortable this Year

January 23, 2017

When your home isn’t as comfortable as you’d like, and your heating bills are still on the rise, it can get frustrating as a homeowner. You probably hate the idea of turning up the thermostat, because you know that’s going to mean higher utility bills in the long run, but you might be at a… Continue Reading

‘Tis the Season for Environmentally Friendly Cooling

November 17, 2016

Learn More About Refrigerant Changes It used to be a fairly inexpensive fix to charge your air conditioning system with Freon®, or R-22, refrigerant. Just a few pounds of the refrigerant, and your unit would make it through yet another sweltering summer. R-22 was plentiful, and that made it easy for us to recharge your… Continue Reading

Furnace Filter Filthy? Change is Good.

October 24, 2016

Did you know that one of the most common furnace problems is filter failure? And did you know it’s often a simple fix you can do yourself? Forgetting about the furnace filter is easy enough for a homeowner, but if you make an effort to keep track of your filter, check it frequently during the… Continue Reading

Boiler on the Fritz? Five Things You Can Do Until Help Arrives.

October 24, 2016

Chilly winter weather can mean your boiler is working overtime, and sometimes that can also spell trouble. An overworked boiler is more prone to breakdown. If your boiler goes on the fritz this winter, you’ll unfortunately have to deal with no heat until help arrives. Nobody likes to think about a boiler breakdown, but if… Continue Reading

High Velocity Heating May Be Right for Your Home

October 24, 2016

These Heating Systems Have a Number of Advantages Do you have an outdated radiator heating system in your home? If so, you’ve probably been thinking about installing a new heating system – but chances are, you have limited options when it comes to ductwork. Owners of older, multi-story homes that have relied on a radiator… Continue Reading

Don’t Be Spooked by Your HVAC System!

October 6, 2016

Give Yourself the Treat of a Maintenance Check for Your Heating System October is here, and that means it’s time for ghosts and goblins… and cooler weather. We love what October brings – the leaves, the pumpkins, the candy corn… but we also know it ushers in those chillier temperatures, too. Is your home comfort… Continue Reading

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