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Plumbing Checklist The best way to prevent an emergency visit from a plumbing services company in the middle of the night, on the weekends, or at any time is to carefully maintain the plumbing system inside and outside of your house. Twice a year, you should look at and then check off the items on […]
Heating season is upon us and that brings seasonal danger from carbon monoxide poisoning. Tasteless, colorless, odorless, carbon monoxide (CO) is produced by almost every fuel-burning appliance, including furnaces, water heaters, fireplaces, grills and gas space heaters. When the equipment is working right, very little CO escapes and what does gets vented harmlessly to the […]
If you have ceiling fans in your home, the onset of uncomfortably cool weather is a signal for you to switch the direction of your ceiling fans. In summer, you want the fans to move forward (counter-clockwise) in order to push air down from the ceiling and to create a wind effect to help cool […]
Although this is a rather unpleasant subject, it’s one that our technicians encounter from time to time, and is something we felt eh need to educate homeowners about. Customers sometimes complain about a strong, nasty odor permeating their home. On occasion, it’s due to an animal that has died in their ductwork. The first challenge […]
Yes, you can have plumbing problems during the summer. Who knew, right!? But seriously, it is during these warmer months that a few prime plumbing issues occur. So today we want to address a few common questions that will help protect your property. Don’t forget to wash – Typically, we only think of the washing […]
Summer’s here and you probably have already cranked up your air conditioning to cope with unseasonably hot days. Soon you’ll notice a spike in your monthly electrical bill. This got me thinking about various mistakes people make that result in needlessly high energy bills. Here are some of the things routinely reported by our highly […]
HVAC Systems The weather in Pittsburgh during the winter months can be temperamental and fluctuate regularly. Temperatures can change drastically from week to week, from frigid cold to brisk, spring-like days. Ductwork obstructions are not something that many homeowners consider in terms of HVAC problems, but they do exist, creating uneven temperatures throughout the home […]
Preventing Frozen Pipes The winter weather has arrived in Pittsburgh, and with it the cold temperatures, which can wreak havoc on your plumbing. As the property owner, you bear the responsibility of protecting your pipes as well as any damage which may occur. If you have ever experienced frozen pipes or know anyone who has, […]
Here Comes the Cooler Temperature The fall weather has come to an end, bringing cooler temperatures to Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Because our fall weather yielded temperatures that were warmer than average, many are just beginning to make full use of their heating systems, as well as looking to save money on home heating […]
Looking into Your A/C Unit With spring underway in Pittsburgh, it’s not uncommon to have a day here and there where your air conditioning is necessary. Because the Pittsburgh spring weather can be temperamental, it is rare that A/C is needed on a regular basis until the temperatures heat up in the summer months. What […]