During extreme summer temperatures your air conditioner may struggle to maintain the set temperature. Or in some cases might not be able to meet the set temperature inside the home at all. Meaning the system runs all day and just maintains the set point or even loses temperature in the home. This
Mitsubishi Ductless Systems
O’Brien Service Company is your local Mitsubishi Diamond Contractor in Wilmington NC and surrounding areas! Mitsubishi has been helping people heat and cool their homes for over 30 years. They are among the top manufacturers of heating and cooling systems in the world. Here at O’Brien, we offer
Defrost Cycle of a Heat Pump
On a crisp winter morning, our office regularly receives phone calls from concerned customers regarding their HVAC system not functioning correctly. Though, after our staff hears the situation and explains the defrost cycle of a heat pump several customers realize that the system was functioning
Oversized AC System
Oversized AC System- Bigger is Not Always Better When it comes to purchasing a new heating and air system, there are lots of different options. First, there are many HVAC companies to choose from, brands, types of systems, efficiency ratings, and the list goes on. While you get to decide many of
What is a Variable Speed System?
When purchasing a new HVAC system for your home, it’s hard to compare systems without knowing what the different components and the systems functions are. One feature that is offered with newer units is a variable speed compressor. When this compressor is added to a unit, it is considered a
Repair or Replace?
Repair or Replace? A common question for many appliances and objects in our life is should I repair or replace it. Your heating and air system being one of them. While installing a new HVAC system can be expensive, so can having repair after repair on an older system. Here at O’Brien we always
8 Ways to Help Lower Your Heating Bill
Help Lower Your Heating Bill During the winter months, everyone wants to keep their home warm. At the same time, you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on your heating bill. We don’t blame you! With the holidays over and the new year starting, it is important to keep your heating bill as low
Concerned About if Your Air Conditioning is Working Properly?
We all know these past few days it’s been hot in the Wilmington NC area. Not just hot, but extremely hot. With the heat comes the flood of phone calls. Questions and concerns regarding if the air conditioning is working properly. There are different tips and things to check to ensure that it is