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?”
Ask the Right Questions and Get the Right HVAC Service
Hiring an HVAC system contractor for your Long Island area home is a big decision. It’s important that you do your homework to ensure you get the right contractor. Continue reading “Hiring Your HVAC System Contractor: 9 Tips That Will Make The Job Easy”
Your Duct System is an Important Part of Your AC System
Your home’s duct system is the lifeline of your heating and cooling systems. Without it, even the best furnace or air conditioner won’t keep you warm during the often frigid Long Island winters or cool during the languid summers. Continue reading “It Pays To Have A Well Designed Duct System In Your Home”
Home Heating and Cooling Can Be Controlled RemotelySmart thermostats allow you to control the temperature in your home — without touching a single button on the thermostat itself. They are possibly the best thermostats on the market for homeowners who desire the ultimate in home comfort and convenience. Continue reading “Smart Thermostats Let You Log On For Control”
Programmable Thermostats are a Way to Save MoneySo you need a new thermostat and, because this may be the first time you’ve ever had to shop for one, you may not know where to begin. If that’s the case, consider three factors and, by the time you head to the store, you should feel ready and confident to make the right selection. Continue reading “Need A New Thermostat? 3 Key Considerations”
Having the Right Sized AC System Will Improve Performance and Energy UseIf you’ve decided to upgrade your air conditioner this spring, it’s fine to start exploring on your own. However, when you’re serious about making a purchase, it’s important to work with an HVAC professional to size your system, ensure a warranty and perform maintenance tasks. Continue reading “Need To Upgrade Your Air Conditioner? Seek Expert Guidance”
Reduce the Dry Air in Your Home More Effectively
Excessively dry indoor air is uncomfortable and even unhealthy. It can also cause damage to wood furniture and musical instruments. The solution is a whole house humidifier that can keep the air at an ideal relative humidity. Continue reading “How Whole House Humidifiers Differ From Portable Models”
An Annual Plan to Tune Your HVAC is a Smart Move
Regular preventive maintenance is the best way to keep your furnace, air conditioner, heat pump or other HVAC system in prime operating condition and ready to keep your home comfortable throughout the year. Continue reading “Consider The Benefits Of An HVAC Maintenance Plan”
Need a New Heating System Now? Here’s Some First Steps to TakeIf your heating equipment suddenly stopped working during a cold Long Island winter, would you know what to do? A good heating and cooling contractor can help you explore your options. Use T.F. O’Brien’s furnace replacement guide to get started, and then give us a call. Continue reading “Unexpected Heating Equipment Failure? Not Sure What To Do? Use T.F. O’Brien’s Replacement Steps”
Your household heating system contains many complex components, all of which can be damaged by neglect, the build-up of dirt and general use during the cold winter months. Letting your system fall into neglect can cause energy inefficiency and even premature system failure.
Your heating system is an investment. If you take care of it, it will continue to take care of you and your family. One of the most important steps you can take is having experienced professionals perform regular maintenance, especially in preparation for the harsh New York winters. At T.F. O’Brien & Co. we believe in the importance of a precision heating tune-up for every HVAC system.
There are many factors that cause poor performance in your central heating system. Dirt and dust particles collect on the equipment. Soot and carbon deposits build up, especially around the burner and in the combustion chamber. This area is also the site of scaling on equipment. Another problem is iron oxide (rust), naturally produced over time and everyday use. The particles form a black sludge that sticks to interior surfaces and corrodes valves, pumps, and more. During our heating tune-up our highly trained technicians will provide a thorough inspection for dirt, dust, rust, corrosion and all risk factors, correcting them at your discretion.
Included in our heating tune-up, our experienced technicians will test the safety of your system’s operating controls, monitoring for combustion leaks and carbon monoxide, as well as make any necessary adjustments to your thermostat, wiring and connections.
Ensuring your system is in excellent shape for the winter will prolong its lifespan, and can keep your energy costs down by as much as 20%. This not only means you save money, but you also use less energy and contribute less to greenhouse gases. Let our professionals ensure all the components of your system are performing at maximum efficiency and safety so you and your family are not left out in the cold.
T.F. O’Brien services the Long Island, New York area.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about preventive maintenance and other HVAC topics, please download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
