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.

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. 

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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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.