Gibsonia Posts

Pittsburgh HVAC Guide: How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

May 21st, 2012

Indoor air quality is of particular concern in newer, better-insulated homes, or in older homes that have been recently weatherized. The “tightness” of modern houses means that any pollutants that get into the home stay there…

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O’Hara Heating Repair Question: What Causes Cracks in a Heat Exchanger?

February 1st, 2012

Furnaces are designed so that the heat – and the combustion byproduct produced inside – doesn’t interact directly with the outside air. This design is to ensure you have a safer furnace in your O’Hara home that won’t inadvertently…

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Gibsonia HVAC Tip: Seasonal Air Quality Control

January 25th, 2012

For people who suffer from seasonal allergies in Gibsonia, air quality is a key concern. Allergens in the air cause brutal bouts of sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes and even sinus headaches. Even taking refuge indoors will often not…

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Gibsonia Heating Tip: Signs of an Undersized Furnace

January 6th, 2012

If you’re purchasing a new furnace for your Gibsonia home, you want to avoid buying one that is undersized for your particular space. To do that, here are some common signs that the furnace isn’t powerful enough for the heating needs of your home.

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A Question from Fox Chapel: What Does a Furnace Fan Limit Switch Do?

December 26th, 2011

When researching your Fox Chapel home’s furnace and potential problems it might have, you’ve probably run across a few references to the fan limit switch. And while you know that it can break in a number of ways…

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How Often Should I Have My Geothermal System Checked? A Tip from Pittsburgh

November 9th, 2011

The beauty of a geothermal system is that is requires very little maintenance from your Pittsburgh contractor. They have fewer mechanical components are than other heating systems – and most of these components are underground…

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Furnace Safety: Some Pointers from Gibsonia

November 4th, 2011

There are many advantages to a properly operating furnace in your Gibsonia home. The most important are the safety and comfort of a home’s occupants and the cost of running the furnace. There are several things you can do to ensure…

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Staying Safe with Clean Indoor Air in Gibsonia

October 7th, 2011

Millions of homeowners are living in polluted air and don’t even know it, and some of them are even in Gibsonia. In fact, the quality of air inside homes is a significant factor influencing the health and wellbeing of millions annually.

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What Happens if You Put Your Air Filter in the Wrong Way? A Tip From Oakmont

September 28th, 2011

Air filters are important pieces in your overall Oakmont home’s comfort system. They keep unwanted debris and sediment out of your indoor air and they help your system run smoothly for years to come. However, if you’re not careful…

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Save with Maintenance on HVAC

July 18th, 2011

You know you are always going to have heating and cooling bills, for instance. But are they higher than they need to be?

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