Kerry’s HVAC Blog
Insulation Comes in a Number of Materials and Applications Since keeping a home well-insulated is so important in terms of reducing energy bills and increasing comfort levels, there’s a wide variety of home insulation types that are available to homeowners. Different types of insulation will work best for different spaces, so it’s important to do some… Continue Reading
Read MoreLearn How You Get Billed for Your Energy Use Becoming well informed about your gas bill can actually help you increase your monthly home energy savings. Gas company costs to the customer Many homeowners may not realize that the gas provider purchases fuel from an outside source. This cost is typically 50 percent of… Continue Reading
Read MoreMake Sure All Vents are Clear for Proper Exhaust of Fumes When you’re in the midst of furnace troubleshooting, don’t forget to check your outside exhaust vents. The combination of warm air from the vents, exterior moisture and freezing winter temperatures can trip your furnace up. A large percentage of winter service calls are linked… Continue Reading
Read MoreKeep Ice and Snow Away From Your Heat Pump Cold, snow and ice is an expected part of your life in the Long Island area during the winter. If your heating system includes an outdoor heat pump, you can expect ice or frost to form occasionally on the system coils. However, if your heat pump… Continue Reading
Read MoreConserving Energy is Everybody’s Business 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… Continue Reading
Read MoreLearn How New Furnaces Can Save You Money If you’re in the market for a new heating system for your Long Island home, consider a condensing furnace. While furnaces older than 10 years have an annual fuel utilization efficiency, or AFUE, of only 65 percent at best, the new condensing furnaces on the market… Continue Reading
Read MoreIndoor air pollution poses a serious health problem when left unaddressed. Health problems associated with indoor air pollution include irritation to eyes, nose and throat, as well as fatigue, dizziness and headaches. Incorporating air cleaners in your house can significantly reduce the chances of these problems. The first thing to do to improve the poor… Continue Reading
Read MoreKeep Your Home Humidified and Remove Virus Breeding Grounds If you think you’re completely safe from diseases in your own home, you’ve got to do some serious rethinking. Viruses like the flu thrive in cold temperatures for a reason — because cold weather comes with lower humidity. To prevent viruses from taking up residence… Continue Reading
Read MoreWhy Programmable Thermostats Can Save You Money As temperatures fluctuate between seasons, weeks and even days, having a programmable thermostat can help keep you and your family comfortable. Installing a programmable thermostat also provides energy-saving benefits, resulting in lower monthly utility bills. Follow some simple guidelines to maximize your programmable thermostat and save energy.… Continue Reading
Read MoreA Hot Water Heater That Can’t Deliver on a Promise of Hot Water Needs Attention Can you barely make it through your shower before the hot water is gone? Is washing dishes a challenge with dwindling hot water? Is “hot” water a bit of a misnomer at your house? If so, it’s probably time… Continue Reading
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