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If you toggle your thermostat to “cool” and nothing happens, here are the reasons why, and what you can do about it. It’s getting to be air conditioning time in Pittsburgh. And for some homeowners, that means a frantic call to their local HVAC pros. That’s because every year in western PA, when the temperature …
by Sue Berringer 
We’re officially in the dog days of summer. Which means that some homeowners will find that their air conditioning isn’t keeping up. Very few things are more frustrating and uncomfortable than a poorly performing (or broken down!) air conditioner in the thick of summer. So today, we’ll explore the common reasons why air conditioners stop …
by Kowalski 
Excessive humidity is no fun. It’s sticky, it’s uncomfortable, and it messes up our hair. But jokes aside, excessive humidity left unaddressed in your home causes property damage and health issues. So with swamp season descending on us, you may be asking, do I need a whole-home dehumidifier? Today we’re here to help you answer …
by Kowalski 
As summer approaches, you already know you’ll be battling some sweltering heat. What you might not know is that you’re always battling polluted air, too. Today we’re going to describe how you can overcome both. The key is installing an air conditioner along with an air purification system too. This combination of HVAC products in …
by Kowalski 
It’s springtime, we’re entering air conditioning season, and April is the month that contains Earth Day. It’s the perfect time for a little Refrigerant 101. Consider this your ultimate guide to air conditioning refrigerant, including what it is, how it works, its environmental impact, and why you should care about any of this. Some basic …
by Kowalski 
If you’re reading this, you’re looking for HVAC repairs — or maybe even a full replacement — that won’t break the bank. And you’re probably finding various lists of HVAC companies and seeing some ads for cheap services. Lists and ads make you aware of your HVAC options, but they don’t always make your choice …
by Kowalski 
Tankless water heaters promise endless hot water. Sounds like an impossible luxury, right? Many of our customers have questions like, is it real? Is there a catch? Is it something to consider? Or is a typical storage water heater the better bet? Today we’re here to answer all those questions so that you can decide …
by Kowalski 
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 …
by Kowalski 
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 …
by Kowalski 
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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