Trimming Your Energy Consumption Will Save You MoneyWhen it comes to managing your household, every penny counts, especially with energy bills. Continue reading “Cutting Your Home Energy Bills Down to Size: Strategic Steps You Can Take Right Now”
Our Participation in Professional Organizations Helps Us Stay on Top of Trends in HVACWhen your home comfort system isn’t working properly, it can be very stressful. You may be concerned about the cost to repair it, as well as how to find a qualified and trusted company to make the repairs. No matter the issue, from preventive maintenance to a cracked heat exchanger , hire an HVAC company that has an Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) membership. With that, you know your system is in good hands. Continue reading “What ACCA Membership Means When You Call T.F. O’Brien”
Find a MERV Rating for a Filter That Fits Your Needs
MERV ratings are an industry-standard system for describing an air filter’s ability to remove small particles from the air. Continue reading “Air Filters: Is a Higher MERV Always Better?”
Choose an Air Cleaner That Works for You and Your FamilyAir cleaners come in many varieties. They’re especially useful for people with allergies, asthma, or other medical conditions. The market’s filled with different kinds of air filters and cleaners, making it difficult for the average homeowner to figure out what’s best for their home. Continue reading “Air Cleaners to the Rescue When You’re Sickened by Your Home’s Air”
Energy Efficient Furnaces That Vary Energy Use Based on Typical UsageUnlike standard furnaces that start and stop, leaving drastic temperature changes in your home, a modulating furnace operates constantly to monitor the temperature in your home. Continue reading “Modulating Furnaces: Green, Eco-Friendly, Efficient and Comfortable”
Save on Energy Costs by Adjusting AC or Heat Based on UseWhen you leave your Long Island home for a day at work, do you need to heat it like you do when you’re home? Absolutely not, yet turning down the thermostat is just one more thing to remember on your way out the door. To make this job simpler, you can install a programmable thermostat to take care of this for you, so you can save money and energy while still coming back to a comfortable home. Continue reading “Think a Programmable Thermostat Is Too Smart? Read On”
Furnace Sizing is an Important Factor Continue reading “Correct Furnace Sizing Is Paramount for Top Efficiency” 
Learn Why You Need to Deal With Your Broken Heat Exchanger Immediately
Having a cracked heat exchanger can be a stressful situation. Many homeowners, however, don’t know what this means. If you find yourself dealing with such a situation in your Long Island home, it’s important that you know a few facts. Continue reading “A Cracked Heat Exchanger Can Be Bad News”
Find Out If You Can Get Money for Energy UpgradesThere is good news for consumers who have been hesitant to upgrade their heating and cooling systems. The federal government has reinstated the 25C residential energy tax credits for taxpayers for qualifying equipment. Continue reading “Take Advantage of Residential Energy Tax Credits for HVAC Purchases”
Insulation Comes in a Number of Materials and ApplicationsSince keeping a home well-insulated is so important in terms of reducing energy bills and increasing comfort levels, there’s a wide variety of home insulation types that are available to homeowners. Different types of insulation will work best for different spaces, so it’s important to do some research and choose the right type for your situation. Continue reading “Before Adding Home Insulation, Be Sure You Select the Right Type”
