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Landscaping Significantly Affects Energy Savings: Don’t Let Planting Season Pass You By

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Landscaping Significantly Affects Energy SavingsLet Nature Help Cool and Protect Your Home

When 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” →

The Cooling Season In Long Island May Be Near The End, But Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored

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How to Wrap Up Your Long Summer of Running Your AC

Sadly for some, summer must come to an end, but maintaining your heating and cooling system is a year-round commitment. Even as summer is winding down, it is important to continue regular preventive maintenance activities to protect your home comfort system and ensure that your equipment will operate as efficiently as possible. Continue reading “The Cooling Season In Long Island May Be Near The End, But Preventive Maintenance Should Not Be Ignored” →

Get It Down On Paper, And Use HVAC Service Quotes To Your Advantage

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Planning Your Next HVAC Project Requires Comparison Shopping

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” →

Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Augment Your Air-Conditioning System

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Things You Can Do to Keep Your AC Operating Into the Fall

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” →

Have Your Ductwork Design And Installation Inspected For Better Efficiency

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Have Your Ductwork Design And Installation Inspected For Better EfficiencyLeaks and Gaps in Your Home’s Ductwork Will Waste Precious Energy

 

Problems in the ductwork design and installation in Long Island homes are one of the leading reasons they lose heat. Whether you are getting a new air system or you are not completely satisfied with your current system’s efficiency, getting your ductwork inspected can help you save money on energy bills.

Your ductwork is responsible for distributing conditioned air throughout your home. Up to 15 percent of air that you have already paid to condition can be lost before it ever reaches its destination.

Ductwork design and installation usually includes ductwork that is concealed within walls or floors, but they can also be installed in dropped ceilings or in room corners where they are hidden. It is inevitable that some air will escape; however, by avoiding installation in areas that do not need to be cooled, like the attic or basement, unnecessary air losses are prevented.

Duct supply configurations work to push conditioned air through your home and revolve around two different premises: trunk and branch or radial. Either type works well to supply air within a conditioned space, and their designs are intended to distribute a balanced supply of air throughout the home and increase efficiency.

There are two common duct return configurations that get efficient results:

  1. A return duct is installed within each room that directs air back to the heating and cooling systems.
  2. A central return grille on each floor of a home returns air.

Without a balanced air flow through supply and return ducts, your heating and cooling systems have to work harder and longer to comfortably condition the home.

An inspection by an HVAC professional will spot any problems and provide you with solutions to keep your air system efficient.   These may be as simple as keeping ducts closed in unused rooms or could entail insulating your ducts in the winter so your warm air doesn’t get cold.

If you have any other questions about the ductwork design and installation in your Long Island home, contact T.F. O’Brien Heating and Cooling today.

Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).   For more information about ductwork and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.

T.F. O’Brien services the Long Island, New York area.  Visit our website to see our special offers to get started today!

Evaporator Coils 101: How They Affect Air-Conditioning System Airflow

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Using the Power of Science, Your AC System Can Keep Your Long Island Home Cool

 

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” →

Stay Cool Through The Summer By Giving These Common Air Conditioner Problems Your Attention

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Your AC Will Work Hard This Summer, Keep it Running Smoothly

 

With summer almost here, it’s time to get your air conditioner in working order.  It’s important to do this now, because some common issues can keep your air conditioner from working properly when you need it. Continue reading “Stay Cool Through The Summer By Giving These Common Air Conditioner Problems Your Attention” →

Annual Service Makes You A Priority Customer And Protects Your HVAC Systems

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hvac service agreements - Long Island, New YorkGive Yourself Peace of Mind With a Yearly Maintenance Appointment

You 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” →

A/C Preventive Maintenance Time Is Now

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Summer is just around the corner, and Long Island homeowners will be depending on their air conditioning systems to keep their homes cool and comfortable.   Preventive maintenance is a good idea; you can have a professional make sure that everything is in working order before it’s time to use your cooling system.   This will help you avoid last-minute problems, so that you don’t turn on your A/C system to find out something is wrong.   An efficient air conditioning system will save you money as well. Continue reading “A/C Preventive Maintenance Time Is Now” →

Wondering If Your A/C Will Last The Summer? Here’s Our Advice

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Give Your Air Conditioning a Quick Review Before It Gets Too Hot

Summer will be here before you know it, and you may be wondering if your air conditioning will last through one more season, especially if it is getting up in age. Continue reading “Wondering If Your A/C Will Last The Summer? Here’s Our Advice” →