Oakmont Posts

Is Geothermal a Good Cooling Option in Pittsburgh?

March 11th, 2013

Every year, thousands of homeowners are turning to geothermal heating and cooling for its highly-efficient, cost-reducing, and eco-friendly energy. It is very similar to how a heat pump works, and shares most of the same components.

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How Does Geothermal Heating Work? A Pittsburgh Geothermal Installation Question

December 17th, 2012

Are you interested in a home heating and cooling option that will allow you to keep your home comfortable while drastically reducing the amount of energy that you use in doing so? Contact the home heating experts at Boehmer Heating & Cooling today…

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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 Tip: Why Are Cleans Filters So Important to AC Efficiency?

July 9th, 2012

Air conditioners cost money to operate – even more when they don’t work at 100% efficiency. So, it is important to perform the various regular maintenance tasks on your Pittsburgh AC that ensure the system uses as little electricity as possible.

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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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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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Oakmont Heating Tip: Signs of an Oversized Furnace

January 4th, 2012

Most people in Oakmont, when they choose a new furnace, think that “bigger is better”. However, an oversized furnace can present just as many if not more problems than an undersized furnace. So, if you feel you may have overdone it…

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A Tip from Verona: Where to Place a Thermostat for Accurate Heating

December 7th, 2011

It’s easy to forget with your furnace in the basement churning away all day to keep your Verona home warm, but your thermostat is the single most important device in ensuring your home is heated to the temperature…

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Mt Lebanon Heating Contractor’s Guide: Warning Signs of a Broken Furnace

December 2nd, 2011

How do you know when your Mt Lebanon home’s furnace is “on the fritz?” There are warning signs of a broken furnace and some are recognizable – but not all. A broken furnace not only deprives your home of heat…

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