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With energy costs and climate concerns always in the news, you may be paying more attention to how all the products in your life impact your wallet and the environment. Your HVAC system is high on the list of things that affect both. So you may be wondering: is your HVAC system energy efficient? It …
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If you suspect it’s time to replace your HVAC system, or if you’ve been planning for this expense, you want to be able to trust the HVAC contractor who installs it for you. And there are three questions to ask your HVAC company that most people don’t know to ask. The answers to these questions …
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We love the charm and craftsmanship of older homes. A lot of our customers in the South Hills of Pittsburgh live in them, so we’ve replaced literally thousands of furnaces in them over the years. But older homes present some unique heating challenges that not every HVAC installer is interested in pointing out. A lot …
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It’s true: household energy prices will probably increase this winter. The Energy Information Administration (EIA), part of the U.S. Department of Energy, predicts that rising energy costs and a colder winter will force Americans to pay more for their heat in the final months of 2022 and into 2023. So, would a high-efficiency gas furnace …
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Confession time: at that point in the year when the evenings grow cooler and the mornings feel downright chilly, do you sometimes flip your thermostat to “heat” instead of “cool” and move on with your life? We understand if you do. Who wants to be uncomfortable in their own home when a flip of a …
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We’ll get right to it: Yes, you should cover your air conditioner at the end of the A/C season. But it’s important to do it the right way. In this post, we tell you how. And while we’re on the subject of winterizing your air conditioner, there are a few more things you should know. …
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Ductless air conditioning – and ductless heating, too – suffers from a few misconceptions. Some consumers think ductless is the answer to all their A/C problems. Other consumers think ductless is subpar to central A/C systems. But neither is true. Instead, ductless air conditioning is best judged according to the scenario where you’re thinking of …
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As southwestern Pennsylvania – along with the entire country – experiences rising A/C demand, the Observer Reporter reached out to us at Kowalski Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing for some information on why. Having served the South Hills of Pittsburgh for more than 30 years, we were honored to be approached for this story. Our mission …
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Upgrading your air conditioner probably doesn’t have the same appeal as upgrading your house, your car, or even your hotel room. But if your A/C isn’t keeping up with soaring temperatures, the daily discomfort you feel is certainly not appealing either. So if you’re struggling to cool your home in the warm months, you may …
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With air conditioning season upon us, we see many A/C issues and answer many A/C questions related to filters. While they’re mostly unseen (and pretty unexciting, we admit), filters have a big impact on your day-to-day comfort and on your wallet. Yet they’re often misunderstood. So today we’re providing some furnace filter guidance that you …
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