Planned Maintenance
Long Island summers are no joke, especially when the humidity kicks in and the mercury climbs past 90 degrees. Your air conditioner becomes your best friend, but during extreme heat, even the most dependable systems can feel the strain. The good news? A few smart habits can help your AC stay efficient, effective, and ready,… Continue Reading
Read MoreAs the temperatures rise on Long Island, your air conditioning system becomes the unsung hero of your home, keeping you and your family cool and comfortable. But like any essential piece of equipment, it requires regular maintenance to perform at its best. Here’s why air conditioning maintenance is so important—and how TF O’Brien’s Energy Saver… Continue Reading
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If you’ve been reading our articles for a while, you know that one thing we always tell our customers is that it’s important to change the filter in their HVAC system on a regular basis. No matter what the weather is, it’s likely that you’re either running your heating system or cooling system often and… Continue Reading
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If you have a ductless system installed in your home, there’s no doubt you’re enjoying the energy efficiency, the room-to-room flexibility, and the improved quality of your indoor air. But like any type of home comfort system, you must keep your ductless heating and cooling system properly maintained. That way, you can count on better… Continue Reading
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While the weather on Long Island stays milder a bit longer than it does for our neighbors to the north, once the fall season arrives, many of us start to think about the cooler temperatures ahead. Often, we take advantage of the sunny days we have left before winter arrives to get our home ready… Continue Reading
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Most people with furnaces installed in their homes know how important regular heating maintenance is. Usually, furnaces show tell-tale signs of poor maintenance earlier on than other types of heating equipment. Furnace owners know that dusty, dirty air, unpleasant odors, noisy operation, and higher than usual energy bills are pretty good indicators that maintenance is… Continue Reading
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Once the summer heat arrives, the last thing anyone wants to think about is their air conditioning system not working well. A broken-down AC system is certainly never convenient and not a welcome situation on a hot day. However, there are a few signs your air conditioner will give you if it’s not working properly… Continue Reading
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You might not think of it very often, but your home’s heating and cooling system does some of the most crucial work in your home. When your HVAC system operates smoothly, it’s easy to forget about how hard it works to keep your family warm in the winter and cool in the summer. If your… Continue Reading
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You don’t have to have special intuition to know that the heating system in your home works hard every day during cooler weather – that’s a given. And as such, it’s important for you to maintain your heating system on a regular basis. Your heating system is a complex machine, and making sure that all… Continue Reading
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It’s that time of year again – when everyone starts thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. Many times, they revolve around weight loss and fitness, and sometimes achieving personal and professional goals. One resolution that can help both you and the planet in 2020 is to conserve energy. And it’s a resolution you can keep… Continue Reading
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