Everyone knows your heating and cooling system is a big contributor to your energy bill every month. Homeowners go to many extremes to ensure your HVAC system is running efficiently. However, many overlook a key component that may be affecting your bills and home comfort. If you have an access to
Auto Thermostat Setting
It’s that frustrating time of the year. One moment it’s warm and beautiful the next you’re freezing. The weather in Wilmington NC can be so unpredictable. If you’re confused by the weather, imagine how your HVAC system must feel! Lucky for us there is an auto thermostat setting. Not sure what
Ductwork Evaluation
When planning an update to your heating and air conditioning system, people often forget a very important part; their ductwork! Whether hidden under your home or up in the attic, it is vital to your home comfort. You’ll learn in this article how ductwork affects your home comfort, and when to have
2018 Federal Tax Credit Extensions
The federal tax credits; including most heating and cooling system installations was extended! Not only will this save you some money, it will encourage people to choose to install energy saving products. Which, also makes our planet excited! However, there is a lot involved with the 2018 federal
Ballpark Estimates
We understand why asking for ballpark estimates for a new HVAC system may seem like a perfectly reasonable question. You have a budget and want a broad sense of the cost to ensure your family can handle the expense. We operate a small, family owned company and share a lot of the same concerns you
Angie’s List Super Service Award 2017
O’Brien Service Company is proud to accept the Angie’s List Super Service Award 2017! Only the top 5% of businesses per category, per region accept this award. We won this award for the Heating and Air Companies category in the Wilmington North Carolina region. Angie’s List Super Service Award
Heating System has a Burning Smell
The leaves are turning color, the birds are flying south, and there is a crisp coolness in the air. It’s fall in Wilmington NC and winter is on the way! After a long rest it’s time to get your heating system ready. Most homes in our area use split system heat pumps, so they’ve been working all
Variable Speed HVAC Systems
Technology has come a long way in many applications in our lives. Your heating and air system being no different. Variable speed HVAC systems have been around for some time now, however recently the technology has become available in residential systems. If you are unfamiliar with variable speed