Serving Long Island Since 1934 516.488.1800
Serving Long Island Since 1934
516.488.1800
A whole-house humidifier can make dry, indoor heat feel so much more comfortable. The humidity level in a home also helps keep the thermostat set a degree or two lower which helps on energy costs. Although the humidifier demands relatively little attention, there are a few things that the homeowner should occasionally check to make sure everything is in good working order. Continue reading “Humidifier Cleaning and Maintenance Tips” →
The dead of winter, miserable as this one has been, is the time when preventive maintenance to your heating system pays off. We hope you’re remembering furnace filter changes monthly or as often as your particular system needs them. Otherwise, a well-maintained system should be purring along, allowing you to dream of the day when we’ll finally need A/C again.
Should your system have a problem, however, T.F. O’Brien wants offers an extra perk to those who sign up for our preventive maintenance plans. We’ll give your emergency call priority service, meaning you’ll know that one of our technicians will get to you that day. And by “that day,”we also mean your call will get priority 365 days a year.
We offer a discount on repairs, too, for members of our plans and our plans are transferable if you happen to move during the contract term. We like to think that the money you’ll save anyway, by keeping your system maintained through twice-yearly service, is a pretty big deal, too.
Winter is not the only time HVAC equipment breaks down though. Summer can be miserable when the A/C or cooling system stops working. You will want to spot and fix issues before they become problems. Preventive maintenance is the best way to ensure you and your loved ones will be safe and comfortable throughout the entire year.
For preventive maintenance questions, or any issue regarding home comfort, feel free to call the professionals at T.F. O’Brien. We’re happy to help.
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, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
Many homeowners fail to purchase a preventive maintenance agreement on their heating and cooling system because of cost issues. The truth is, not purchasing an annual maintenance agreement can end up costing you even more in the long run.
A system that is well maintained on a timely basis ensures that your unit is running at peak performance – which means energy savings, and a lower utility bill for the homeowner. Breakdowns and even small repairs can add up to a substantial amount of money. Because you never know when something unexpected may happen, these things can disrupt your life as well. Imagine a major breakdown in the middle of winter on Long Island. Through annual maintenance, the chances of something like this occurring are greatly reduced.
What should you look for in a preventive maintenance agreement?
The benefits of an annual maintenance agreement are many. A heat and air system is a big investment, one that you want to last for many years. Having a preventive maintenance agreement to keep your unit in good working order means that you will save money, improve the efficiency of your system, save on repairs that are needed, and be able to depend on having heat and air when you need it most.
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.
