Kerry’s HVAC Blog

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Talking “Turkey” About Winter Energy Efficiency

October 28, 2020

Like most homeowners, when cooler weather starts to roll around and the holiday season settles in, you and your family likely start spending more time indoors. And, with this year being particularly unique, the chances are you’re probably using a lot more energy than usual. Many people are working and going to school from home,… Continue Reading

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Not Convinced You Need Heating Maintenance? Here Are 7 Benefits.

October 2, 2020

For some people, getting annual heating maintenance is an expense they think is unnecessary. We can understand that. Often, homeowners are unaware of the benefits of getting annual maintenance, so they don’t make it a priority. At T.F. O’Brien, our goal is always to first inform our customers of the benefits of any services we… Continue Reading

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Five Scary Signs You May Need Indoor Air Quality Products

October 2, 2020

If you’ve been feeling a bit frightened by the air quality in your home recently – no worries. There are many products available on the market that can help you get improved indoor air quality this autumn and all year through. Today’s homeowners don’t have to live with floors that creak, corners that collect cobwebs,… Continue Reading

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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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Not Getting What You Need from Your AC This Summer? You Might Need a Repair.

August 5, 2020

Ah… cool, comfortable air conditioning. Nothing feels better than coming inside out of the sweltering heat and relaxing in an air-conditioned home. But, if your air conditioning system doesn’t seem to be working properly this summer, it can provide more aggravation than relaxation for you and your family. Sometimes, people put off calling their HVAC… 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

Some Things to Know as We Cope With Covid-19 on Long Island 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… Continue Reading

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FAQ – How We’re Handling Things During the COVID-19 Pandemic

March 26, 2020

Pandemic Interventions for HVAC Services Ensuring the health and safety of our customers and our employees remains our top priority. We continue to focus on providing essential customer services, and we want to address the most common questions that many of you have right now. Are you providing services right now? Yes. Heating and cooling… Continue Reading

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