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”
Time to Seal Things Up for Long, Cold, Long Island Winter DaysThe cold grip of winter isn’t far off, which means that energy consumption is going to be high to keep your home comfortably warm. Continue reading “Ways To Cut Your Energy Consumption This Winter”
Colder Days and Wintry Weather Can Affect Your PowerLike many other times of the year, the winter season in Long Island often means dangerous storms and extremely cold temperatures. Winter emergency preparedness can keep your family and your home safe. Continue reading “Winter Emergency Preparedness: Get Ready For Whatever Weather Hits Long Island This Season”
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”
Professional HVAC Technicians Have to Qualify for a NATE CertificateIf you’ve had an experience with an HVAC contractor that let you down, consider hiring one with NATE certification. You’ll know you are in good hands and can rest assured that the job will be done right the first time. Continue reading “NATE Certification Means You’re In Great Hands”
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”
Find an Indoor Air Cleaner That Will Work for YouExperts estimate that many residential buildings have poor indoor air quality, resulting in unnecessary sickness, aggravated allergy symptoms and general discomfort. With an air cleaner on the scene, homeowners can greatly improve indoor air quality. Continue reading “Mechanical Or Electronic Air Cleaner: How To Choose”
A Duct System That is Blocked or Leaks Can Strain Your Home HVAC SystemAlthough it seems as if the price of nearly everything is rising, including heating and cooling costs, you may be paying more than you need to in terms of your monthly energy bills — especially if your duct system is faulty. Continue reading “These Signs Mean Problems Ahead For Your Duct System”
