Tips for Heating & Cooling Your Pole Barn
In Western Pennsylvania pole barns are a common sight and are a great addition to your property, adding space to store items and do work, whether for business or a hobby. To make these buildings usable year-round, adding HVAC systems for pole barns provides the climate control you need through all four seasons. Whether you’re […]
Why Is My Heating Bill So High?
“Winter is coming” — Eddard Stark. With temperatures outside dropping, many homes will start to see their heating bills increase. Learn what factors can cause your bill to go up and what you can do to lower it while still keeping your home warm. WHAT INCREASES YOUR HEATING BILL? There are a few […]
8 Myths About Heat Pumps vs. Gas Furnaces in Pittsburgh, PA
Neither a heat pump nor a gas furnace is universally better for Pittsburgh homes. Gas furnaces often make sense given the region’s cold winters, but modern heat pumps can still perform well, especially when paired with a backup heat source. The right choice depends on your home, budget, and comfort priorities, not myths. Heat pumps […]
How HVAC Can Boost Your Homes’ Sale Price
Some Surprising Numbers According to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, Americans are spending increasingly large amounts of money on residential remodeling projects each year and seeing less and less of a return. From 2017 to 2018, the money spent on home remodels nationwide increased by 7.5%, totaling nearly $340 billion. Yet, the average ROI for […]
Is a High-Efficiency Furnace Worth the Investment in Pittsburgh?
If you’re weighing the upfront cost of a high-efficiency furnace against long-term savings on heating bills, you’re asking the right question. Pittsburgh winters are no joke. Between stretches of single-digit temperatures along the North Hills and the consistently frigid averages through December and January, your furnace is one of the hardest-working systems in your home. […]
How Long Should My Furnace Last?
When the snow starts flying and sub-zero temperatures start to set in, we all look forward to a warm, cozy home where we can put up our feet and relax. But what if your furnace is heading toward the great white light? Like many appliances, how long a furnace will last is dependent on a […]
How to Troubleshoot your Furnace
Your furnace is one of the most complex (and expensive) appliances in your home. So when it stops working there is no time to lose. Oftentimes, the solution is simple. To save you from having to make a service call, we’ve put together a troubleshooting checklist that’ll help you narrow down the problem. 1. Is […]
5 Signs It’s Time For a New Furnace
As we enter September and the blistering heat of the summer slowly begins to dissipate, now is an excellent time to be thinking about your furnace. It’s time to take a look at the condition of your furnace. You’ll need a furnace that is properly maintained to make it through the unpredictable Western Pennsylvania fall […]
The Importance of Late Summer Furnace Inspections
As of now, we’re experiencing some warm weather. Your furnace is probably the furthest thing from your mind right now. As you know, Western Pennsylvania has never been known for it’s wonderfully warm and moderate climate. Before long, the cold weather will be sneaking up on us. Once October rolls around, there will be a […]
The Top 3 Indoor Air Quality Products for Your Cranberry Township Home
The three most effective indoor air quality products for a Cranberry Township home are a whole home air purifier, an in-duct UV light system, and a high MERV rated furnace filter. Together they target airborne particles, biological contaminants, and everyday allergens, giving a home noticeably cleaner air without any extra effort from the homeowner. Why […]