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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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There comes a point every spring – maybe summer if you’re really holding out – when you switch your HVAC system to “cool” for the first time in months. If you’re like a lot of homeowners, that brief flip of the switch is the most attention you give your air conditioning all year. So, are …
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