Heating and Air Conditioning on Long Island Truemech.com: February 2016

Friday, February 26, 2016

Winter is back with a vengeance

Consider the new technology and save money at the same time.

New Technology Cold Climate Heat Pumps.

Heat Pumps use electricity as its energy source. The new high efficiency heat pumps can deliver up to $3 of heat for $1.00 of electricity used.

To the uninitiated, heat pumps use outside air and are used for both heating and cooling of your home, transferring heat between the outside air and inside air. (reverse of air conditioning process).

In the warmer months, the heat pump works as an air conditioner, removing heat from the air inside your home and transferring it outside.

During colder months, heat from outdoor air is moved into the inside air of your home.

Heat Pumps today can pull heat even down to below zero degrees, making them acceptable to climates where the temperature drops below freezing. Previous generations of heat pumps needed auxiliary heat souce.

Reasons to Consider The New Technology

Heat pumps maintain temperature and humidity levels your home all year long. With the new technology, these can work without backup to single digit temperatures. If you own a home in in an area with severe temperatures you may need supplemental heating or keep your existing heating system as a backup.

Your heat pump system pulls the air from throughout your home running the air through either the return in a central system or each indoor unit in a ductless system. In either case new air filtration improves the air quality throughout your home, removing airborne allergens. By running the system, you will reduce the opportunity for colds and flu viruses to settle on surfaces where they can transfer to you or your family,.

The noise levels of these new generation systems continue to get quieter. The indoor noise level is similar to what you have in the summer. The condenser is still located outside and the inside noise is what the blower fan produces which is much lower than a furnace. .

Call us for a free estimate today. .

Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of heating and cooling.

We offer affordable service,calls and service contracts. We offer no charge quotes on system replacements. True Mechanical is 40 years in business and with over 100,000 installations on Long Island. Visit our website at www.truemech.com. 631-563-1298.

We ask for your input and comments. If there is an industry subject you wish to know more about, please let us know.

About the Author. Brian Nagle started in the HVAC industry in 1996 on Long Island and has been with True Mechanical since 2011. Additionally, he has over 20 years experience in finance and aviation management.

Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Static Electricity Issues or Drier Air in Your home.

Notice drier air lately? Have you gotten a static electricity shock recently in your home. There is a solution, by addressing the real cause of drier air. Win the battle by installing a whole home humidifier.

You may have purchased a small type humidifier for your bedrooms, where you have to frequently fill the unit. Better than nothing but at best, hit or miss solution.

A better long term solution would be to install a whole house humidifier directly into your heating system. The unit supplies humidity by introducing water vapor into the ducts. The humidity level is adjusted and monitored by a humidistat, either manual or automatic. In our area, the unit is generally functioning from November to early April, with the objective for you to be able to control the proper amount of moisture in your home.

There are benefits beyond the obvious. Installing a whole house humidifier into your home can help you in many ways:

Your Health

Many allergens and viruses grow in lower-humidity environments, which contributes to the flu, colds, and other respiratory issues. And a lack of humidity creating an very dry home can make people more likely to catching an infection..Adding moisture (humidity) into your home can reduce the risk of catching one of these diseases.

Your home’s Preservation
A dry home can cause damage to many in home items; starting with wood doors, floors, cabinets, furniture, pianos and guitars, sensitive electronics. A sensible investment generating the proper levels of humidity will save you thousands later.

Utility cost savings

Proper levels of humidity will allow you to lower your thermostat without feeling any discomfort. Estimates are for every 1 degree you can lower your thermostat, you are saving almost 4%.on heating costs.

These whole home systems are now available for hydronic heat, forced air heat, radiant heat, baseboard and radiators. So many reason to install.

Please take a look at the short video we have included.

Video link

Call us for a free estimate today. .

Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of heating and cooling.

We ask for your input and comments. If there is an industry subject you wish to know more about, please let us know.

Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.

True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com

Friday, February 12, 2016

Record Cold Temperatures this weekend. What to do if?

February 12, 2016

Record cold coming in this weekend. What do you do if your heating system stops working

A heating system can be confusing, more so when it is not. There are a number of items to check before you call for repairs, At least 25% of the service calls we receive, are able to be diagnosed without a visit to a customer’s home. Common sense fixes once you know what to look for. Here are the common items to check before calling your service technicians.

Oil Heat- Check the oil gauge to make sure it reads at least 1/8. Oil tanks as they age, may accumulate sludge, blocking oil flow to the burner. If you run out of oil, the burner generally needs to be purged of air before effectively refiring.
Be sure your thermostat is set correctly. A lot of us now have programmable thermostats which frankly, can cause a lot of confusion.
On your thermostats, Check to be sure the mode is on “Heat” rather than on “Cool.”
Check the temperature you have the heat set to. Increase to at least 4 degrees above the illuminated setting so the system asks for additional heat.
Check your system filters. If the filters are clogged, the system will shut down prematurely, rather than overheat.
If you think your system has overheated, please call a professional rather than chance causing a fire. .
If you smell burning, please call right away, rather than risking a fire.

Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of heating and cooling.

We ask for your input and comments. If there is an industry subject you wish to know more about, please let us know.

Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.

True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com

Monday, February 1, 2016

Why is my heating system blowing cold air with the heat still on?

February 1, 2016

Your furnace is on but the blowing air is cold.

You can start by looking at several common trouble spots yourself before calling for repairs.

Make sure the thermostat is set to auto instead of the on position. On will cause the blower to operate non-stop, even without the heating element functioning in Smithtown.

The result will be you should feel the air blowing from the vents with the air coming out close to room temperature or colder.

Often overlooked is a simple fix. Some customers are unaware that furnace filters need to be changed regularly. When a filter is dirty and clogged, the furnace gets overheated, like a restricted radiator in your car can overheat your engine. When your furnace overheats there is a safety mechanism that causes your furnace to shut off, rather than potentially melting or causing a fire. Moral is to change your filter regularly.

Other reasons your system may not be operating properly

There are times when it is safer to call for service than risk significant damage to your heating equipment. If you have checked the above items and cold air is still blowing through the vents, you are going to want a trusted technician to diagnose your issue.

Make sure you have carbon monoxide detectors near your heating system. If you have an older furnace with a standing pilot, the pilot light may be out but gas still flowing. If you try and light the pilot, you can envision an explosion. Safety first, call the professionals.

There may be a situation where you are not getting enough gas to start the furnace.

With newer 90+ AFUE high efficiency furnaces the condensate lines may be blocked or need clearing. When the condensate line gets blocked, it can activate a safety switch preventing ignition of the furnace burner.

***Note: Higher efficiency furnaces can qualify for significant rebates from your utility company.***

When you have these issues on Long Island we can diagnose and solve your furnace issues.

Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of heating and cooling.

We ask for your input and comments. If there is an industry subject you wish to know more about, please let us know.

Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.

True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com