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.

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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Just how Much of Today's technology is in and around your Home

Brian Nagle Wednesday March 7th, 2018

How much Technology do you have in your home ? What does your HVAC system have in common with your kitchen appliances? Why is this relationship relevant?  Your new kitchen appliances utilize some of the same advanced technology of the newest ultra efficient HVAC systems.  The new technology is showing up in appliances we are all familiar with; refrigerators, dishwashers, and washing machines just to name a few. Walk into any appliance store today and manufacturers have affixed labels on the front of their units promoting inverter motors.  These motors are variable speed and use significantly less electricity than previous generations.  Variable speed would be equivalent to 4 or 5 stages, starting up on the lowest speeds and ramping up only to the speed needed. The benefits for the customers are many and significant. The customer benefits from improved comfort, consistent indoor temperatures, lower electric bills, and longer life from the units.Your comfort consultant should be should be offering a Good Better Best menu of options and price points, including these new variable speed systems. The best case scenario is when the best option serves the ultimate need of the customer at a price point the customer can afford. Today there are several manufactures offering both ducted and ductless systems with state of the art inverter driven compressors in pleasing design and performance at affordable prices.

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 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 

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It may be Time Folks, for real Savings

Brian Nagle  February 15th, 2018  1:35PM

              The top 5 reasons to change out your current HVAC equipment

Have you ever wondered about the differences in standard and high efficiency HVAC equipment? Not likely unless you are a GEEK or cringing every time you have to pay your electric bill. The word to watch for is inverter. What is the difference between an inverter and non-inverter AC? Here are the Top 5 reasons to take a serious look at inverters instead of non-inverters.

Note: Non-inverters are typically your standard AC systems, either Single Stage or Two stage equipment.

Here are the top 5 reasons.

Environmentally Friendly -   Runs on lower speeds most of the time.

The biggest difference between inverter and non-inverter AC is the fact that the motor of the inverter compressor has a variable speed. The speed of the non-invertor compressor is fixed. This means that it operates either at full or minimum speed. A censor in the invertor adjusts the power according to the temperature in the room, lowering the electrical consumption and saving energy.
 

Money Saving - Maintains temperature within 1 degree all year long

Due to the sophisticated operational method of the invertor, its compressor does not work at its full capacity all the time. When the speed is lower, the needed energy is lower too and you pay less money for electricity, typically 50-65% less

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Quiet sound - The compressor motor of the inverter outdoor unit does not turn on and off all the time, but keeps working at low power, the operation is much quieter.

Longer life - The technology of the inverters not only makes cooling and heating more efficient, but it also makes the AC’s life longer. Your existing units are stressed every single time they start up. 

Faster Cooling/Heating- Last, but not least, the inverter AC is able to cool or heat your room faster than the non-inverter. In the beginning of the process, the inverter gets up to speed more rapidly and then requires much less power when it gets close to the desired temperature.

Inverter units are available now in a variety of systems including ductless and central systems, both for AC and Heat Pumps, with Heat Pumps producing usable heat down to -13 degrees F in ductless, and 5 degrees F in central systems. Call Brian Nagle with True Mechanical to see what the best application is for your home. 631-563-1298 www.truemech.com.

The Next Gen of Home Automation of HVAC has arrived

Brian Nagle  January 24, 2018  11:28 AM 

The Next Generation of Home Automation has arrived.

The next generation of home automation for the HVAC application in your home has arrived.  That means superb comfort and continuing savings for today's home and business owners. Imagine maintaining the temp in your home within a single degree all year long, reducing your electric by 50-65% and controlling humidity like never before. Whether your application is right for a central or ductless system, the technology offered today is right for you. This technology employs the latest variable speed motors and digital controls. The future of the industry is applying technology that benefits the home and business owner for years to come. Lets apply this to today's cars. The engines have gotten smaller but produce as much performance and use 25-30% less fuel as previous generations. The future of HVAC is installing true variable speed and systems. The previous single stage air and heat pump systems would operate at over 3500 rpms from start up. The new systems operate down to below a 1000 rpm and as high as 7000 rpm. depending on the requirement at that moment. Properly designed installations will run at 20-30% of capacity most of the time. These systems will service areas as small as a room and as large as a whole home. For larger requirements, we install additional zones. Make this the year you decide to save more money, live in greater comfort, and join the next generation of HVAC, The future is inverter variable speed technology. Our installations start as low as $99.00 per month. In less than 6 years, the utility savings can pay for these upgrades.  

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.

The Future of HVAC technology reduces electric by 50%

The Future of Heating and Cooling your Home means a reduced HVAC electric use of 50 to 60% 

The Future of HVAC just made a big leap forward. The newest technology and most cost effective HVAC options have been introduced in just the past 6 months. These systems are equipped with true variable speed technology; also know as inverter technology, These systems provide far more efficiency than its single and two-stage compressor alternative. In terms of HVAC, variable speeds in its simplest terms, mean that a condenser is able to adjust its output speed depending on indoor humidity and temperatures. Hardly ever does a system need the equipment running at 100 percent capacity. Just like your car, the transmission works at a variable speed depending on need, variable speed technology provides extraordinary benefits, both in terms of comfort and in savings.

Variable speed compressors work by using an inverter to speed up or slow down the motor according to heating or cooling load. Instead of all the power going directly into a traditional AC compressor (which runs at a fixed speed), the inverter provides the compressor with a specific voltage, essentially saving energy. The motor can then adjust its operating speed depending on the indoor temperature.

In the past, central air systems cooled a home, by running at full capacity. The home then gets to the desired temperature set point and the system will cycle off. You will notice the rise in temperatures and humidity increasing to an uncomfortable point again, which then signals a fixed single stage system to start up again. The energy used to start up a single stage system is significantly more than the energy required to run a variable compressor on a continual basis. The new technology does not cycle on and off as often nearly as often. During light loads a variable speed compressor can run as low as ¼ of the single stage operating speed.

The precision between the compressor capacity and required load also means improved comfort. A variable speed system does not require the same amount of wear and tear as a traditional system because it has a longer run time. This consistency in operation means the system can keep more precise temperature control (within a tenth of a degree). For regions that experience hot and humid periods, a variable speed system is a great option. As the system runs in air conditioner mode, it pulls humidity out of indoor air at the same time. Additionally, during extremely hot or cold outdoor temperatures (in heat pumps), a variable speed system can provide the extra needed capacity. Unlike a traditional system, a variable speed air conditioning unit can overspeed the compressor, effecting better results for those extreme periods. .

We are representing several of the fastest growing top rated variable speed systems. These start at less than 10% more than a premium single zone system, meaning the electric saved in the first few seasons will more than pay for the cost difference. For homes needing multiple zones, ductless systems offer a great alternative, and one brand, Daikin, has a large assembly plant right here in the USA. In fact the Daikin plant is the 2nd largest assembly plant in the entire country, 2nd only to the Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. Daikin is a brand name you will be hearing much more about in the next year.

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 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 

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Say Goodbye to Dry Air, Rough Winter Skin and Scratchy Eyes this winter with a new installed Whole House Humidifier.

Brian Nagle  December 13, 2017 10:35 AM

Say Goodbye to Dry Air, Rough Winter Skin and scratchy eyes this winter with a Whole House Humidifier.

Dry air is the culprit of a lot of struggles – cracked lips, dry skin, and itchy eyes to name a few. Many of us feel the effects of dry air, especially once the winter months hit. So instead of stashing lip balm in every corner of your home and office, think about the benefits of installing  a whole house humidifier.

Benefits of Adding Moisturize to the Air in your Home

If you or members of your family deal with cracked skin, chapped lips, nose bleeds, or have trouble with dry contacts, installing a whole-house humidifier will drastically help resolve those issues. When we have the heat on, the indoor humidity levels can drop to 10 percent or less. Humidifiers add the right amount of moisture to the air and, thus our skin and eyes, making it much easier for everyone to go about their day-to-day feeling comfortable.

Allergy issues?

Newer models of humidifiers can help relieve allergy symptoms by adjusting the humidity levels in the air without adding too much humidity in the air. If a home is too moist it is not good, and if it’s too dry other allergens can compromise our immune systems and aggravate the throat and nose. With a whole-house humidifier you can control the humidity in your entire home with the touch of a button. Regulating this will help soothe the nose and throat passages and decrease allergy symptoms. It can also help people with asthma and other upper respiratory issues.
With the ease of allergy symptoms, and other respiratory issues, comes the ease of snoring. With that throat-soothing factor, comes an ear-soothing factor as well. If you’re a mouth breather, added moisture in the air will help you sleep more comfortably and keep you from snoring. Win-win for you and whoever falls asleep next to you. Also, if you forget that glass of water on your nightstand, no problem.

Preventive Care Cost Containment and Energy Efficiency

Your house itself can suffer from dry air as well. It can cause damage to wood floors, doors, and furniture by drying it out and causing it to crack. The joints in wood floors can loosen, doors can swell or shrink making them difficult to open or close, and furniture arms or legs can wobble. Installing a whole-house humidifier will help reduce the risk of damaging these items in your home and eliminate maintenance costs or inconveniences.

Another great thing about humidifiers is the more humid the air is, the more it holds heat. That means you won’t have to turn up your heat as high as you would without a humidifier. This will save energy, as well as money in the long run since you won’t be running your heat as high over the course of the winter.

For Long Island winters, your home’s heating system will always work better with proper humidity, whether you have forced hot air, hydronic heat baseboard or radiant heating. If you feel you could benefit from installing a whole-house humidifier in your home, contact us today for more information.

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 

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