North Hills Posts

Pros and Cons of Ductless Air Conditioning Systems

April 26th, 2021

Ductless systems are a great choice for many homes, but is a ductless unit right for yours?

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Do You Need a Whole-Home Air Purifier?

March 29th, 2021

Heed these signs that your home could benefit from air purification, and give us a call.

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Heating Efficiency and Repair Prevention

January 13th, 2020

These are all actions that help not only boost the efficiency of your heater, but prevent repairs in the meantime.

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What is an Aquastat?

January 13th, 2015

Furnaces have been around for a very long time, and have been one of the most popular heating systems available for most of that time. This has led homeowners to gain at least a little bit of basic knowledge about the various parts of the furnace and their roles. Hydronic systems, however, are only recently becoming popular among homeowners.

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What Does Our Home Energy Solutions Involve?

July 30th, 2014

Think of your house as a large energy system, where each smaller system—such as the heater, air conditioner, ventilation, lighting, insulation, washer, dryer, refrigeration—form individual components. Now…how efficient a system is your house? Is it losing excess energy and costing you money? What repairs can be done to this system to increase its energy efficiency?

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What to Consider Before a Boiler Installation in Pittsburgh

November 26th, 2012

Boilers are a terrific heating system for your home in Pittsburgh and are one of the most popular heating systems in the United States. They offer reliable and comfortable heat for your home. When you start to think about getting a boiler installed…

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Cranberry Geothermal Installation Question: How Effective Is Geothermal Heating?

February 22nd, 2012

Geothermal heating is an efficient way to use the Earth’s natural resources to heat a building’s interior in Cranberry. But is it an effective way? Consider the cost of geothermal heating.

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Pittsburgh Heating Replacement Tip: Replace vs Repair

February 3rd, 2012

We all dread an expensive repair in Pittsburgh, whether it is a car that needs a new transmission, a leaky roof that needs new shingles, or electrical wiring that has been chewed up by a wild animal. We often try and put bandages on things…

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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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North Hills Heating Tip: Geothermal Myths

December 19th, 2011

As with any misunderstood technology, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions concerning geothermal heat pumps and how well they work in North Hills. While these types of systems certainly have their limitations…

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