If you are considering a new or replacement heating system, the estimated life span of the system is obviously a key factor that you need to take into consideration. This will largely affect your heating costs for many years to come, and you don’t want to choose a heating system that doesn’t meet your home-comfort requirements. Continue reading “Where Do Experts Put The Estimated Life Span Of A Heat-Pump System?”
Don’t Neglect the Equipment That Keeps Your Home Comfortable
We’ve all heard the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Many apply that saying too loosely to preventive maintenance on a variety of home equipment, from lawnmowers to heating and cooling equipment. The trouble is, a preventive maintenance plan has more benefits than many homeowners might initially realize. Imagine a row of dominoes: Once the first one falls over, each successive one topples, until they’ve all fallen. Your HVAC equipment can end up the same way, without service. Continue reading “Wondering What’s All The Hype About Preventive Maintenance? Why It’s Critical”
Residents in the Long Island area seeking reliable and trustworthy HVAC service providers should give T.F. O’Brien Cooling & Heating the chance to impress them. Our family-owned and -operated enterprise has been giving customers the highest-quality workmanship and service for more than 70 years. In this time, we have trained some of the best service technicians in the industry, affiliated ourselves with reputable associations and acquired a number of recognitions. Continue reading “T.F. O’Brien Goes The Extra Mile For Customers”
As winter approaches, homeowners tend not to think about central air-conditioning systems. However, just as you would winterize a camper, motor home or vehicle, winterizing your A/C is important for the overall protection of the unit and will ensure a long life and continued reliable service. Continue reading “Use These Suggestions To Winterize Your Air Conditioner”
We all know the economy is tight. We want to try and get by with things that may be old but still work well. An older furnace is one of those pieces of equipment that we may need to either repair or replace. If repairs are not extensive and other factors are agreeable, it may be less costly to hold on to it. If not, now’s the time to upgrade — before winter sets in. Continue reading “The Repair Or Replace Dilemma: Let T.F. O’Brien Help You Decide If Your Furnace Will Last Another Season”
Let Nature Help Cool and Protect Your HomeWhen combined with preventive maintenance, landscaping around your home to work with the climate on Long Island can generate significant energy savings. You might think landscaping for energy savings could take decades to return your investment, but the U.S. Department of Energy actually predicts that the typical homeowner will begin to see savings in less than eight years. The sooner you plant, the sooner you’ll save! Continue reading “Landscaping Significantly Affects Energy Savings: Don’t Let Planting Season Pass You By”
When you need work done on your heating and cooling system, it is wise to shop around for excellent workmanship and equipment at a fair price. It’s also smart to use written quotes — contractors’ proposals describing the work they’d do and at what price — to help you compare companies. Continue reading “Get It Down On Paper, And Use HVAC Service Quotes To Your Advantage”
This summer’s heat and humidity are demanding long, hard hours from your air conditioning system. The end may be in sight, but your air-conditioning system still has to make it all the way to the finish line. T. F. O’Brien has a few operational tips you can use to make sure your air conditioning system continues keeping you comfortable and saving you money for the rest of the season. Continue reading “Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Augment Your Air-Conditioning System”
Dependable air conditioning is essential for Long Island homeowners this time of year. Also essential: making sure your cooling system will function properly for the duration of the season, keeping your home and family comfortable. It helps to have a little working knowledge about your A/C. Evaporator coils, which play a crucial role in cooling your home, are a good place to start. Continue reading “Evaporator Coils 101: How They Affect Air-Conditioning System Airflow”
Give Yourself Peace of Mind With a Yearly Maintenance AppointmentYou expect a long life from your car, because you take good care of it: You get regular oil changes, lubrication, filter changes, tire rotations, and inspections on time. All this care extends the life of your vehicle. Likewise, there is no less a need for annual service on your HVAC systems; in fact, it’s the best way to ensure a long life for your heating and cooling equipment. Continue reading “Annual Service Makes You A Priority Customer And Protects Your HVAC Systems”
