Brian Nagle 10:20 AM September 5, 2018
Winter is coming, make sure you change the filters on your HVAC systems at the furnace and the returns.Indoor air is more toxic than exterior air, so you are breathing in all the airborne particles. Once the temperature drops below 30 degrees, humidity drops as well. Supplemental Humidity must be added through humidifiers or your respiratory nasal immune system shuts down; (Colds, Flu, Bronchitis, Walking Pneumonia and other respiratory Challenges all can result). Clean air and proper humidity levels are a winter must. For a Professional assessment contact me at your 1st opportunity. www.truemech.com
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Hot and Cold Flash Spots....Finally Solved
Brian Nagle August 30, 2018 10:50 AM pm
Frustrating when you have relatives living with you and you have the dreaded hot and cold spots at home. Their room is never at the temperature they are comfortable with. There is a simple solution to rectify that once and for all. A ductless inverter heat pump system provides constant temperature and humidity control in a single space up to 2400 sq ft.. Winter is less than 90 days away for most of the country, and those cold drafty areas, are never ever comfortable. From spaces of 100 sq ft to 2400 sq ft or larger, you can take control of your environment. Take the chill out of winter. If you are on Long island contact us today for your free evaluation. Check out our 40 year reputation for quality new and replacement system installations and service contracts.
We strive to earn you as a Customer for Life.
The easiest way to solve your heating system issues, in Bohemia or Smithtown, NY , contact Brian Nagle at True Mechanical Corp and we’ll put your problem behind you!
Call us for a free estimate today. .
Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of air conditioning and heating.
We offer affordable service,calls and HVAC service contracts. We offer no charge quotes on air conditioning and furnace system replacements. True Mechanical Corp is over 40 years in business and now with over 150,000 air conditioners and heating and air installations on Long Island.
Visit our website at www.truemech.com. 631-563-1298.
Call us for a free estimate today. .
Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of air conditioning and heating.
We offer affordable service,calls and HVAC service contracts. We offer no charge quotes on air conditioning and furnace system replacements. True Mechanical Corp is over 40 years in business and now with over 150,000 air conditioners and heating and air 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.
True Mechanical Corp, 20 Feldland Street Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com Contact us today
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Monday, August 6, 2018
Large Mistakes Compounded
August 6, 2018 Brian
Nagle Putting off Things until
the last minute is rarely a great strategy, especially on a 100 degree day.
This morning, with warm temperatures climbing towards a 100 degrees here on Long Island, a few thoughts.
Our phones are ringing off the hook with homeowners who didn’t believe they needed a service contract, and now their AC doesn’t work. We want more service business, but we want the right service business.
If you own a home with an air conditioning system more than 20 years old or older, you likely know how many headaches it can cause by breaking or needing constant repairs. The question is whether or not you should continue to have the unit repaired and serviced, or whether it would make more sense to have it replaced altogether.
The rational thought process is; don’t want to waste money by getting a new HVAC unit before you need one, but at the same time you won’t want to continue spending money every time a new problem (or the same one) arises. Also keep in mind, a unit that old is a much lower efficiency energy guzzler compared with newer, more efficient models that could potentially use a fraction of the power to provide better cooling performance.
Spending a little bit of extra money now may mean you won’t have to worry about excessive repairs in the future, plus you’ll likely see a massive reduction in your monthly energy costs. A safe number to think about replacing the system is 13-15 years. If your AC system is 13 years or more and has needed repair, it’s a good time to replace it so you can avoid costly repairs and start over with a brand new, energy star rated energy reducing unit.
Your decision should factor in how many years you will be in the house, and what your energy bills are today. There are the darlings of the industry available today, variable speed inverter condensers, that use 30-50% less electric than standard existing central air conditioners. These units will be the industry standard within the next 5 years. If your system uses R22 Freon, as of December 31, 2019, only synthetic Freon will be available in the United States. If you need a major repair, such as the compressor, blower motor or condenser coils, replacing it, makes much more sense than repairing it. Newer units can significantly reduce monthly costs and can have over 25 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) ratings. Being concerned about the cost is understandable, but most HVAC companies, including True Mechanical Corp, offer competitive financing options for those who qualify. You never know, the money you save each month may be greater than your monthly financing payment. When having a new HVAC unit installed, it is important to have an experienced professional do the job because over or under-sized units lead to premature failure, poor humidity control and inconsistent cooling and heating performance.
For more information on this great new technology, please contact Brian Nagle, Sales Manager at True Mechanical Corp, located in Bohemia, NY. Brian can be reached at www.truemech.com or 631-563-1298. All consultations are complimentary.
This morning, with warm temperatures climbing towards a 100 degrees here on Long Island, a few thoughts.
Our phones are ringing off the hook with homeowners who didn’t believe they needed a service contract, and now their AC doesn’t work. We want more service business, but we want the right service business.
If you own a home with an air conditioning system more than 20 years old or older, you likely know how many headaches it can cause by breaking or needing constant repairs. The question is whether or not you should continue to have the unit repaired and serviced, or whether it would make more sense to have it replaced altogether.
The rational thought process is; don’t want to waste money by getting a new HVAC unit before you need one, but at the same time you won’t want to continue spending money every time a new problem (or the same one) arises. Also keep in mind, a unit that old is a much lower efficiency energy guzzler compared with newer, more efficient models that could potentially use a fraction of the power to provide better cooling performance.
Spending a little bit of extra money now may mean you won’t have to worry about excessive repairs in the future, plus you’ll likely see a massive reduction in your monthly energy costs. A safe number to think about replacing the system is 13-15 years. If your AC system is 13 years or more and has needed repair, it’s a good time to replace it so you can avoid costly repairs and start over with a brand new, energy star rated energy reducing unit.
Your decision should factor in how many years you will be in the house, and what your energy bills are today. There are the darlings of the industry available today, variable speed inverter condensers, that use 30-50% less electric than standard existing central air conditioners. These units will be the industry standard within the next 5 years. If your system uses R22 Freon, as of December 31, 2019, only synthetic Freon will be available in the United States. If you need a major repair, such as the compressor, blower motor or condenser coils, replacing it, makes much more sense than repairing it. Newer units can significantly reduce monthly costs and can have over 25 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) ratings. Being concerned about the cost is understandable, but most HVAC companies, including True Mechanical Corp, offer competitive financing options for those who qualify. You never know, the money you save each month may be greater than your monthly financing payment. When having a new HVAC unit installed, it is important to have an experienced professional do the job because over or under-sized units lead to premature failure, poor humidity control and inconsistent cooling and heating performance.
For more information on this great new technology, please contact Brian Nagle, Sales Manager at True Mechanical Corp, located in Bohemia, NY. Brian can be reached at www.truemech.com or 631-563-1298. All consultations are complimentary.
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 Corp since 2010. Additionally, he has over 20 years experience in finance, working capital and accounts receivables funding and aviation.
About the Author. Brian Nagle started in the HVAC industry in 1996 on Long Island and has been with True Mechanical Corp since 2010. Additionally, he has over 20 years experience in finance, working capital and accounts receivables funding and aviation.
Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
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Monday, June 11, 2018
Top 3 ways to Save On Electric This Summer
3 Ways to Save On Electric This Summer.
Brian Nagle True Mechanical Corp. www.truemech.com Monday June 11th, 1:50PM
Top 3 Ways to Save on Electric this summer.
1) Change your light bulbs
Traditional light bulbs use an excessive amount of electricity and must be replaced more often than their energy efficient alternatives. Halogen incandescent bulbs, compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), and light-emitting diode bulbs (LEDs) use anywhere from 25-80% less electricity and last three to 25 times longer than traditional bulbs.
Although energy efficient bulbs are more expensive off the shelf, their efficient energy use and longer useful lives mean that they cost less in the long run. These new bulbs are the clear winners in terms of their environmental and financial benefits.
2). Install a programmable or smart thermostat
A programmable thermostat can be set to automatically turn off or reduce heating and cooling during the times when you are asleep or away. When you install a programmable thermostat, you eliminate wasteful energy use from heating and cooling without upgrading your HVAC system.
On average, a programmable thermostat can save you $180 per year. Programmable thermostats come in different models that can be set to fit your weekly schedule. Additional features of programmable thermostats can include indicators for when to replace air filters or HVAC system problems, which also improve the efficiency of your heating and cooling system.
3). Upgrade your Air Conditioning system
When you need more than a programmable Thermostat, think replacement of your air conditioning system..
Upgrading to a ENERGY STAR certifiied system, can save you up to 50% on your summer electric usage. Energy star rated systems in our area start at 16 seer and get more efficent from there.
New offerings using upgraded technology now available in the HVAC industry. These new products can reduce your HVAC utility bills by up to 50%. Several manufacturers are keeping America 1st with substantial infrastructure investments across America. Daikin has just completed building the largest HVAC facility in America. just outside of Houston, employing over 5,000 Americans, with a zero net energy footprint. Rheem, Amana, Lennox, all have manufacturing facilities in the USA.
Why replace or install new? With savings of up to 50%, you also get better warranties, lower cost operation and faster returns on your investment. Good guidelines to look at; You have single stage equipment 14 Seer or lower, or your current equipment is more than 10 years old. If you are on Long Island, call for a free consultation 631-563-1298. In less than 60 minutes, we can show you options generating real savings.
Here are some manufacturers videos showing how the industry has embraced technology improvements and innovations.
Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
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Friday, May 25, 2018
Its almost June and Time to be Pragmatic.
Brian Nagle True Mechanical Corp. 11:10AM May 25th, 2018
Top 5 Reasons To be Pragmatic about
Cooling Your Home.
1)Your Equipment is 10 years or older
Today’s high efficiency equipment is incredibly
energy efficient, reducing electric use 35-55% over existing models.
2) You call for repairs more than once a season.
Your cooling system has become less efficient and
heading for replacement.
3) Your energy use is going up.
Your cooling system is trending down in efficiency
and costing you more on a daily basis. Replacement systems start saving from
the very 1st day.
4) Some rooms in your home are too hot or too cold.
The age of your equipment, ductwork and
frequency of repairs all contribute to decreasing efficiency of your current
system.
5) Humidity issues in your home.
Properly sizing equipment, even with a manual J,
when you have a single stage system, is engineered for an average set of
temperature and humidity characteristics. Today’s new inverter variable speed
equipment optimizes humidity removal across a much broader spectrum and can
keep a home set within a single degree all summer long. Top Contractors can
discuss the equipment options and know how to properly install these systems.
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.
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Brian Nagle Wednesday May 16th 2018. True Mechanical Corp. www.truemech.com
Top 3 Reasons to Change Your Ductwork when you replace your HVAC Mechanical System
Old Ductwork
The ductwork in most homes lasts between 15-20 years before significant leaks or air gaps occur.
True Mechanical Corp can help you with new installations, replacements and servicing of both your systems and ductwork. We were named as a nationwide Rheem Top 20 Pro Partner for 2017, We have over 45 years of industry experience with Rheem, Trane, Mitsubishi and other top brands. www.truemech.com brian@truemech.com 631-563-1298. Call us today
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Two Amazing Game Changing Weeks
Brian Nagle HVAC Blog 9:45AM May 1, 2018
The past two weeks have been absolutely amazing.
Last week, I was in Washington DC to accept Rheem Manufacturing's top Pro Partner Award as one of Rheem's top 20 businesses from across the United States. Rheem has been a leader of new technology in our industry for almost 100 years. Rheem today is the only manufacturer in the world that produces heating, cooling, water heating , pool/spa heating and commercial refrigeration products, and is the largest manufacturer of water heating products in North America. This was an amazing two days with the Rheem management team and the top 20 US businesses.
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a Daikin meeting in Texas. Daikin has built an amazing plant in the US. They have no plants in Mexico. Daikin has introduced amazing technology lowering energy use and providing significant upgrades in comfort and indoor air quality, two terms you should be hearing frequently. By the end of 2019, Daikin will have close to 5000 employees at the Daikin Texas Technology Park, and within 3-5 years, another 12000 indirect area jobs will be created. Many of the Daikin equipment options come with 12 year warranties. This Technology Park is amazing in its scope and the commitment Daikin has made in the United States. The plant is a 4.3 Billion dollar investment, a 1/2 mile long, over 2 miles around, has over 315 loading bay doors, can produce over 15,000 pieces of equipment a day, and for the environment, this building is a zero net energy building. The entire industry is now technology driven, new regulations having a big part of that.
True Mechanical seeks the latest industry products to offer to our customers. If you are on Long Island contact us today for the most efficient options in the HVAC industry, from central systems providing both cooling and high efficiency heating options, ductless units that blend in to your existing space. High efficiency systems don't cost, they pay in many ways, not the least being lower utility costs.Lower your electric use by 30-50% from your existing system. True Mechanical Corp. www.truemech.com 631-563-1298.
The past two weeks have been absolutely amazing.
Last week, I was in Washington DC to accept Rheem Manufacturing's top Pro Partner Award as one of Rheem's top 20 businesses from across the United States. Rheem has been a leader of new technology in our industry for almost 100 years. Rheem today is the only manufacturer in the world that produces heating, cooling, water heating , pool/spa heating and commercial refrigeration products, and is the largest manufacturer of water heating products in North America. This was an amazing two days with the Rheem management team and the top 20 US businesses.
Two weeks ago I had the privilege of attending a Daikin meeting in Texas. Daikin has built an amazing plant in the US. They have no plants in Mexico. Daikin has introduced amazing technology lowering energy use and providing significant upgrades in comfort and indoor air quality, two terms you should be hearing frequently. By the end of 2019, Daikin will have close to 5000 employees at the Daikin Texas Technology Park, and within 3-5 years, another 12000 indirect area jobs will be created. Many of the Daikin equipment options come with 12 year warranties. This Technology Park is amazing in its scope and the commitment Daikin has made in the United States. The plant is a 4.3 Billion dollar investment, a 1/2 mile long, over 2 miles around, has over 315 loading bay doors, can produce over 15,000 pieces of equipment a day, and for the environment, this building is a zero net energy building. The entire industry is now technology driven, new regulations having a big part of that.
True Mechanical seeks the latest industry products to offer to our customers. If you are on Long Island contact us today for the most efficient options in the HVAC industry, from central systems providing both cooling and high efficiency heating options, ductless units that blend in to your existing space. High efficiency systems don't cost, they pay in many ways, not the least being lower utility costs.Lower your electric use by 30-50% from your existing system. True Mechanical Corp. www.truemech.com 631-563-1298.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Great news. The wait is over.
Brian Nagle April 4th, 2018 2:45PM
When I first began consulting on HVAC systems in 1996, R22 was the refrigerant manufacturers were using. That's 22 years ago. There are still over 25% of those systems in peoples residences. As of December 31st, 2019 there will be no R22 refrigerant manufactured for sale in the United States. Full transparency, there will be synthetic substitute versions, with different levels of effectiveness. Most central air systems of that era were 8 and 10 SEER single stage systems. Fast forward to 2018, where the single stage system is now entry level, and the variable speed technology is quickly gaining market share at an increasing rate. For the consultant and the home owner, these variable speed systems make both economic and ecological sense. If you can control your indoor environment to within a single degree all season long, that makes sense. No one can argue that reducing electric usage saves both the environment and money, which makes sense. If you have solar in your home or business, these variable speed systems are the most solar compatible systems, drawing as little as 1 amp on start up. so this makes sense. Putting pencil to paper, the difference in installation costs between a variable speed system and a single stage system will be made up in less than 3 seasons with the decreased utility costs. The better variable speed systems provide heating capability down to single digits, so you have a dual fuel residence or business. The seasoned consultant can intelligently discuss the benefits of this great new technology. Lastly, in just the past few years, this technology is available in both ducted and ductless systems. If your net cost is zero, the only question is why haven't you made the change. If you want to know more, email Brian Nagle at brian@truemech.com.
When I first began consulting on HVAC systems in 1996, R22 was the refrigerant manufacturers were using. That's 22 years ago. There are still over 25% of those systems in peoples residences. As of December 31st, 2019 there will be no R22 refrigerant manufactured for sale in the United States. Full transparency, there will be synthetic substitute versions, with different levels of effectiveness. Most central air systems of that era were 8 and 10 SEER single stage systems. Fast forward to 2018, where the single stage system is now entry level, and the variable speed technology is quickly gaining market share at an increasing rate. For the consultant and the home owner, these variable speed systems make both economic and ecological sense. If you can control your indoor environment to within a single degree all season long, that makes sense. No one can argue that reducing electric usage saves both the environment and money, which makes sense. If you have solar in your home or business, these variable speed systems are the most solar compatible systems, drawing as little as 1 amp on start up. so this makes sense. Putting pencil to paper, the difference in installation costs between a variable speed system and a single stage system will be made up in less than 3 seasons with the decreased utility costs. The better variable speed systems provide heating capability down to single digits, so you have a dual fuel residence or business. The seasoned consultant can intelligently discuss the benefits of this great new technology. Lastly, in just the past few years, this technology is available in both ducted and ductless systems. If your net cost is zero, the only question is why haven't you made the change. If you want to know more, email Brian Nagle at brian@truemech.com.
Monday, April 2, 2018
Top 5 Reasons To Update your Homes Heating and Cooling System This Month
Brian Nagle April 2, 2018 10:47 AM
Top 5 Reasons
With new technology, now is the time to take advantage. As demand continues to ramp up for new technology, its logical to see price increases matching that demand curve. There are many advantages to upgrading to a high efficiency system, central or Ductless. If you already have a central forced hot air or boiler system, lets use this to determine if it’s time to replace it. A few questions can help determine the answer if you should repair or replace.
1) What is the system’s age? Systems generally last 15-20 years before the frequency of repairs justify the systems replacement. If your equipment is over even 10 years old, rapid advancements in technology means retirement of your equipment is looming. The prudent customer knows, the best time to replace your HVAC system is not when it fails suddenly either in the middle of winter or on the hottest weekend of the year, but when you have options about its replacement.
2) The next question; are you spending more to heat and cool your home or business?
As your system ages, it starts the downward spiral of more repairs and decreased efficiency. Does it run more frequently to maintain the temperature, and is it using more fuel or electric to provide the same comfort? This is a sure sign a high efficiency alternative is wise to look at now.
3) Does your equipment make unusual noises?
If your heating system is making noises you haven’t heard before, it may be time to replace. Newer high efficiency systems tend to be much quieter than previous generations.
4) How is your homes indoor air quality?
If you’re starting to have humidity problems, household dust and airborne particles, these are a warning sign. If you have a forced hot air furnace a cracked heat exchanger is nothing to take lightly. Cracks in heat exchangers can lead directly to CO Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Do not take these issues for granted. Call your trusted HVAC professional.
5) Rebates. Utilities and manufacturers are both looking for customers who want to go green. The newer systems are so much more efficient, utilities and manufacturers want to incentivize homeowners to bring their systems up to today's they come close
By themselves, the answers to each of these questions may not tell you whether it’s time to replace your heating system or not, but when considered as a whole they can give you a sense of when your heating system is ready for replacement.
Call us for a free estimate today.
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.
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
This Knowledge can save a child's life.
This is knowledge that quite literally, may save your child life.
Sometimes the simple things are the most glaring omissions. This Saturday I had an appointment to discuss the installation of some revolutionary new HVAC equipment in a high end North Shore Long Island town home community. The owner is a very busy head of Finance for a sizable company in the New York area. He has a middle school age son who has suffered from severe asthma since infancy. They have owned this home for almost 3 years. 18 months ago they hired an old and established big box home services company to clean the ducts on both of their HVAC systems. You would think the big box store after cleaning the ducts would have installed air filters in the returns. My Saturday visit was the 3rd estimate in the past 3 weeks for a complete replacement of their 2 systems. Not one of the companies that did the duct cleaning or the representatives for the other 2 contractors, noticed the single most glaring deficiency in this Homeowners indoor air quality. There are no filters in the living area return grilles or the furnace returns. The homeowners son's asthma is so severe, any time he gets sick his throat completely closes up. As a homeowner you need to know what you need to know. In any climate you need proper indoor air filtration and in colder climates, you need the proper level of relative humidity. Given the number of children today with chronic respiratory diseases, indoor air quality is truly a life critical issue. There is no defense for being naive. Ask the contractors the right questions. If they don't know the answers change contractors. Its your family's life.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
5 Reasons to Consider Energy Saving Heat Pumps
5 Reasons to Replace your Central air with a Modern High efficiency Heat Pump.
Changing out or installing a new HVAC system this year? You should look at Heat Pump options. Heat pumps now come in much higher efficiency offerings than previous generations. The number 5 reason may be the best justification of all.
1) Right now is still the off season. Most of the country is still in a shoulder season between fall and winter. Heat pumps can provide a nice indoor temperature without cranking up your boiler or furnace. .
2) Higher Utility Rebates. Most utility rebates will expire this December and will change going into 2019. On Long Island, where we are, high efficiency heat pumps qualify for a utility rebate 3x that of a 16 SEER air conditioning system.
3) 2018 Equipment and contractor costs. With steel and aluminum tariffs, and as manufacturers introduce new lines throughout 2018, expect price increases on the new equipment. Contractor costs are increasing as well as the economy improves. Benefits, insurance, taxes, materials, and overhead costs all will increase.
4) Switching out your system this year also makes sense with the old R22 Freon becoming very expensive, and manufacture of R22 beyond 2019 is now forbidden. There are synthetic substitutes, but why bandage an old system when you upgrade to a much better alternative,
5) The best reason of all is a quantum leap in technology to true variable speed systems (think 5 stages), known also as inverter driven. The benefits of variable speed are many. These units maintain temperature and humidity better than anything in the past 20 years, and use a 1/3 to a 1/2 less electricity, of a single stage 10 year or older unit. These units are truly quiet and efficient.
Bonus: The electric savings alone can pay for this upgrade difference in just 2-3 seasons of use.
**** Please note: Most new HVAC equipment comes with a manufacturers warranty of at least 10 years on the parts and equipment. Be sure and ask about service contracts for annual service, which generally covers the labor to fix or replace warrantied parts. You wouldn't expect your car to go 10 years without changing the oil or transmission fluid. HVAC equipment is mechanical and requires annual maintenance to function at its best and give you optimal life and performance.. ****
We offer affordable service contracts. If your equipment is more than 10 years old, we offer complimentary quotes on system replacements. True Mechanical is 40 years in business and with over 150,000 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, aviation, and sales management.
Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.
True Mechanical Corp, Bohemia, NY www.truemech.com
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