HVAC Frequently Asked Questions and Tips
Have questions about your home's cooling or heating system? Our team is here to help you feel comfortable and safe in your Long Island home. Check out these videos to learn some tips and tricks to figure out how to troubleshoot issues, get more out of your system, and know when it is time to call a professional for help.
Check on this, or you could get water damage in your home.
Don't risk water damage, if you suspect a clogged drain, call a professional to help assess the situation.
Check these things for your heat pump before winter.
- Check your air filters
- Run for a few hours - there should be at least 1 degree change after 2 hours
- Consider annual heating maintenance to make sure everything is working as it should be
Check these things for your boiler before winter.
- Open baseboard vents
- Turn up heat on thermostat for a few hours
- Check carbon monoxide detector
Protect your home from deadly carbon monoxide.
Furnaces get hot over time, which can cause carbon build up leading to mechanical failure. Cracks in your system can release carbon monoxide into your home. It is highly recommended to have a CO detector in your home.
What should homeowners know about refrigerant.
Refrigerant leaks on central AC systems is no joke. Keep your home safe and seek a repair immediately if you have concerns.
In house training, expertise and knowledge sharing.
Our team have many years of combined experience and enjoy collaborating to find the best solutions to meet your exact home cooling and heating needs.
Have you checked your return air filter recently?
A return air filter can save you money. With proper airflow comes proper cooling. Return air filters can last 30-90 days at most, so make sure you are regularly replacing it.
Ductless mini-splits cut humidity and your energy bills.
A ductless system with control on cooling and fan on automatic. This is an energy efficient way to cool and heat your home as it automatically turns on to keep your home at the desired temperature.
A Simple Fix.
It may sound obvious, but if your system isn’t coming on, check to make sure your emergency shutoff switch hasn't been turned off.
Heating and cooling systems have built safety features. Learn more here!
Your home heating and cooling system has a number of safety features that will keep you safe. If you are unsure of what to do, turn it off and call T.F. O' Brien!
How can snow impact your heat pump?
Heat pumps must be installed above the snow line. As precaution, shovel snow from around your unit to prevent snow from getting inside the unit. Check sidemounted fans to ensure fans are moving properly.