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Kerry’s HVAC Blog

Air-Source Heat Pump Advantages

September 1, 2011

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… Continue Reading

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Attic Ventilation Is Dependent On Your Insulation

August 29, 2011

Learn 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… Continue Reading

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

August 24, 2011

Let 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… Continue Reading

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Cooling Concepts You Should Know When Upgrading Air-Conditioning Systems

August 22, 2011

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… Continue Reading

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

August 18, 2011

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… Continue Reading

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

August 16, 2011

Customize 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… Continue Reading

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

August 11, 2011

Home 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… Continue Reading

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

August 9, 2011

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… Continue Reading

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

August 3, 2011

We 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.… Continue Reading

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

August 1, 2011

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… Continue Reading

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