Surprising Ways Your HVAC System Impacts Your Sleep

August 26th, 2024
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Your HVAC system plays many important roles in your comfort. It keeps you warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and helps with humidity–hopefully while keeping your utility expenses manageable. 

However, many homeowners are surprised to learn that their HVAC systems also influence how well you sleep. That’s because HVAC systems and IAQ (indoor air quality) go hand in hand. Let’s take a deep dive into how your sleep quality may be suffering due to dirty ductwork, a lack of tune-ups, and foregoing HVAC repair in Bethel Park.

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Thermostat Not Reaching Set Temperature – Here’s What to Try

August 12th, 2024
Intelligent home automation system: controlling house temperature with a multimedia touch screen display, mounted on an apartment wall and wireless connected to a main computer unit. Intelligent system for energy saving, climate control and environmental conservation. Temperature is expressed in Fahrenheit degrees (see more images from my portfolio for other units). Shows thermometer, warm and cold air conditioning icons, relative humidity and current temperature.

Your thermostat is the brain behind your HVAC system. Sometimes a thermostat can malfunction, causing what seems like HVAC issues when it’s really the thermostat that’s the problem. For example, you may notice that the system isn’t able to reach the desired temperature. Let’s go over what causes thermostat problems, which issues you can try to troubleshoot yourself, and which problems require thermostat repair in Whitehall.

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How to Save Energy During a Hot Summer

July 15th, 2024
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As the summer heat intensifies, so does the strain on your air conditioning system. Keeping your home cool without overworking your AC and ending up with huge utility bills can be challenging, but it’s essential for saving energy and money, and reducing wear and tear on your AC system. The last thing you want during a heatwave is an unexpected breakdown that prompts the need for AC repair in Pittsburgh. Here are some practical tips to help you conserve energy during the hot summer weather.

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Ceiling Fan Rotation: Why Direction Matters

July 1st, 2024
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Ceiling fans are a great way to boost your home comfort levels. Even when your air conditioner is doing a great job of tackling the summer heat and humidity, lying under a ceiling fan and feeling the breeze adds another layer of comfort.

Ceiling fans are also cost-effective for regulating your home’s indoor temperature. However, what many homeowners don’t know is that your ceiling fan’s efficacy is dependent on which direction the fan blades rotate. In fact, many people aren’t even aware that their ceiling fans can rotate in two directions: clockwise or counterclockwise.

Let’s go over the importance of proper ceiling fan direction in summer in Bethel Park and how to set your home’s ceiling fans during the summer.

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How Indoor Humidity Can Impact Your Health

June 17th, 2024
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Indoor air quality is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor living environment that is often overlooked. Among various factors contributing to indoor air quality, humidity plays a significant role. Humidity refers to the amount of moisture present in the air, and it affects not just your comfort, but your health. Let’s go over how low indoor humidity affects health and the benefits of using whole house humidifiers in Whitehall to maintain optimal humidity levels.

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Year-Round Energy Savings with Hybrid HVAC Systems

June 3rd, 2024

Many homeowners who have relied on a central furnace or air conditioner for their home comfort needs are likely to feel hesitant about switching to a heat pump. Although heat pumps have many advantages, some people are concerned about their ability to keep up with the cold winter weather here in Pennsylvania.

For homeowners who want the best of both worlds, there is an amazing option: a dual fuel system. In a nutshell, a dual fuel system consists of a heat pump and a small furnace that is used when temperatures plummet. Let’s go over how you can achieve year-round energy savings with one of these hybrid HVAC systems. To explore why more homeowners are considering heat pumps, check out 5 reasons homeowners are switching to a heat pump.

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Most Common Indoor Allergens & How to Avoid Them

May 20th, 2024
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Did you know that the indoor air quality (IAQ) in most homes in the US is often 4-5 times worse than the air outside? Poor indoor air quality is an issue that plagues many households. Many people often wonder what exactly is in their homes that causes such a decrease in their air quality. 

From dust mites to pet dander, mold spores and cleaning products, you’d be surprised at what could be lurking in your home’s air. Let’s go over the 10 most common indoor allergens and pollutants that contribute to poor IAQ. We will also cover how to prevent these pollutants from wreaking havoc on your indoor air quality in Bethel Park with whole house solutions.

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Solved! 5 Ways to Eliminate Hot & Cold Spots

May 6th, 2024
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Although we rarely get calls specifically asking us to fix hot and cold spots in their home, it’s something we often hear about from homeowners while we’re on a repair job or providing an estimate. In fact, it’s a common complaint. Many people try to make-do with stubborn hot and cold spots by simply avoiding those areas of their homes or adding or removing clothing layers to adjust. 

However, your HVAC system should be able to sufficiently heat or cool all the areas of your home–including those bothersome spots that seem unreachable. Let’s go over 5 common causes of hot and cold spots throughout your home.

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Power Outage Safety: How to Survive a Prolonged Power Outage

April 22nd, 2024
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According to many sources, major power outages are more common and last longer than they did 10 years ago. Not only are they occurring with greater frequency, but the amount of downtime that people experience is also increasing. 

A power outage that lasts more than a few hours can have serious repercussions. For people who depend on medical equipment that depends on having power, a power outage compromises the ability to use essential equipment. The contents of your refrigerator can easily spoil during a prolonged outage, which results in the costly and wasteful replacement of groceries.

In addition to having a plan for when power outages occur, the best way to arm yourself in the event of a prolonged outage is to get a whole-house generator. We’re your trusted source for the best generator installations, maintenance, and generator repair in Upper St. Clair, PA

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Solved! How Often Do You Really Need to Change Your Furnace Filter?

April 8th, 2024
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One of the most common questions we get is, “How often should I change a furnace filter?” A quick Google search will likely cause only more confusion as the answer will range from every month to every 3 months.

Generally speaking, you should replace a standard HVAC filter every 3 months. However, this should be more frequent depending on certain factors. Let’s go through some household circumstances that warrant a furnace filter change closer to the 1-2 month mark.

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