Carnegie Posts

Does Your Heating System Need Repair Service? A Pittsburgh Heating Guide

December 3rd, 2012

The winters here in Pittsburgh can be brutal. We all love the occasional outing into the snow, but when it comes down to it, you really need your home to stay warm and cozy. In order to make that happen, you need your heating system…

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Pittsburgh AC Question: Refrigerant and Load Capacity – How Are They Linked?

August 6th, 2012

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think too much about how your Pittsburgh air conditioning system works. All you really need to know is that when you switch on the system, your house gets cooler. But if you’re looking to purchase a new air conditioner for your home…

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McKeesport HVAC Tip: History of Heat Pumps

April 16th, 2012

Thermal energy is the natural movement from warm temperatures to colder temperatures creating energy in the change of temperature to the mass. A heat pump typically is a device that moves the air (or other matter) in the opposite direction…

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Pittsburgh HVAC Installation Guide: How to Install a Programmable Thermostat

February 8th, 2012

Programmable thermostats are one of the best ways to save on heating costs, especially if you have a hard time remembering to turn down the heat in your Pittsburgh home. Installing a programmable thermostat will allow…

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Carnegie Heating Replacement Guide: Heating System Ventilation 101

January 30th, 2012

Anytime you maintain, retrofit, or replace a gas heating system in your Carnegie home you also need to be concerned with air quality. Combustion air is needed by all oil and gas heating systems to support the combustion process.

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Cranberry Heating Maintenance Advice: Basic Heating Safety

January 27th, 2012

While you should schedule a yearly maintenance visit with a qualified HVAC technician to check for any safety concerns, you can also reduce potential safety hazards in the heating system of your Cranberry home.

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Upper St Clair HVAC Contractor Tip: The Energy Star Label

January 11th, 2012

The Energy Star program is a joint program of the US environmental protection agency and the US department of Energy. The program’s goal is to help consumers, including Upper St Clair homeowners, save money and protect the environment…

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A Question from Carnegie: What Makes a Furnace High Efficiency?

December 16th, 2011

You’ve probably heard in Carnegie about the new lines of high efficiency furnaces being released by popular home heating companies, but what exactly is different about these high efficiency devices from your current furnace?

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What Size Furnace is Right for My Home? A Question from Coraopolis

November 21st, 2011

When it comes to your Coraopolis home’s heating equipment, the right size is very important. If your furnace is sized correctly, you will enjoy a high level of indoor comfort, which you should. However, an incorrectly sized furnace…

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How Heating Zone Control Can Save You Money: A Tip from Homestead

November 16th, 2011

The costs of heating your Homestead home have risen dramatically over the past couple of decades, thanks to higher energy costs and price increases for heating equipment. Despite the strides made in energy efficiency…

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