Make Your Home More Energy EfficientWhen you make investments in your home that lead to long-term home energy savings, you’ll be rewarded with lower energy bills year-round. Unlike other kinds of investments, there’s no risk when you spend some time and money to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Continue reading “Smart Investments That Promise Long-Term Home Energy Savings”
Before You Call an HVAC Professional Try These Things FirstAt T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating, we like the idea of empowering our customers. So if your furnace is on the fritz, we’ll probably ask you to follow some furnace troubleshooting tips before making a service call. Continue reading “Try These Troubleshooting Tips When Your Furnace Is On The Fritz”
Save Money on Your Energy Bills by Learning About System Ratings
If the air conditioner or heat pump in your Long Island home is ready for a replacement or upgrade, understanding HVAC efficiency ratings terminology will help you get the best return on your investment. Continue reading “Understand HVAC Efficiency Ratings To Get More Bang For Your Buck”
New Furnaces Meet Higher Energy StandardsAs another Long Island winter approaches, considering an upgrade to an energy-efficient furnace makes sense. New high-efficiency furnaces with Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratings of at least 90 percent really shine in these cold winters. Continue reading “A Buyer’s Guide To Energy-Efficient Furnaces”
Water Heater Maintenance Improves Performance
Your water heater works hard on a daily basis to provide a continuous supply of hot water. To maintain continuous function, it’s necessary to schedule a regular water heater tune-up. Continue reading “Avoid The Big Chill With A Water Heater Tune-Up”
Though winter is still far from the minds of Long Islanders, now’s a great time to start thinking about a heating tune-up. Continue reading “Get Set For Winter With A Heating Tune-Up”
Having Reliable Hot Water is Important, Learn What to Look for in a Water Heater
Most homeowners take their water-heating systems for granted, enjoying hot showers and not giving a thought to what’s supplying the comfort. But when hot showers turn cold, replacing your water heater may be the only remedy. Continue reading “Replacing Your Water Heater: Tips For Comparison Shopping”
Learn How to Read the Black and Yellow Label on Your Appliance
If you’ve been shopping for new heating or cooling equipment, you have probably run across the EnergyGuide label. This bright yellow tag is full of useful information to help you make a cost-effective purchase. Continue reading “Are You Using The EnergyGuide Label To Maximum Advantage?”
Reduce Heating and Cooling Bills with a Sealed HomeWhile some air leaks are noticeable enough to create an uncomfortable draft, your home probably has air leaks in hidden places you don’t even know about. To create a tight seal in the home’s outer envelope and improve energy efficiency, you need to find and fix leaks where they are most prominent: in the walls, the attic floor, and the basement ceiling. Continue reading “Those Pesky Air Leaks In Your Long Island Home: Find Them, And Fix Them”
Like Any Industry, the HVAC Business Has Some Common LingoIf you’re like many homeowners, you have no idea what your air conditioning contractor is talking about most of the time. Though it’s tempting to simply “smile and nod” as he or she rattles off A/C jargon, it’s important that you understand explanations and recommendations. Continue reading “The Language Of Air Conditioning: Are You Fluent?”
