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Pittsburgh AC Question: What Are Thermostatic Expansion Valves?

May 14th, 2012

The thermostatic expansion valve, sometimes known as a TEX, TEV or TXV, is a critical piece to influence the efficiency of all air conditioning and refrigeration units, including the AC system in your Pittsburgh home.

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Pittsburgh AC Repair Question: Why Is My Air Conditioner Not Cooling?

May 7th, 2012

Designed for one to two decades of life, your Pittsburgh air conditioner is able to run virtually trouble free with just a little maintenance annually. If these little things like changing the air filter and cleaning the drain are not done regularly…

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Do you know how to maintain your heat pump?

April 27th, 2012

A heat pump provides a number of benefits over traditional heating and cooling. The versatility of a heat pump means having reliable comfort control every day of the year. Generally heat pumps are more efficient, however they do still need to have some regular maintenance in order to make sure that they continue to effectively heat or cool your home. Check out our maintenance plans to help with your heat pump and home comfort system maintenance.

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Pittsburgh Geothermal Guide: Types of Loop Systems

April 23rd, 2012

Energy resources are changing rapidly. The conventional oil, gas and coal fuels are giving way to alternative sources like wind, solar and hydro. Geothermal energy is less understood by consumers, but potentially the most abundant source available…

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Pittsburgh Air Conditioning Maintenance Tip: When Should You Check Your AC Filters

April 9th, 2012

The filters on your Pittsburgh air conditioning unit are vital for keeping out the dust and debris that make things like illness, allergies and air quality worse. And it’s important that you take personal responsibility for checking those filters.

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Pittsburgh Heating Tip: How to Check if Your HVAC System Is the Right Size

March 26th, 2012

Do you ever feel that your Pittsburgh home just doesn’t get cool enough during the warm months or warm enough during the cold months? You have tried to adjust your thermostat to the right comfort level but it just never seems right.

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Things to Try Before Calling a Pittsburgh HVAC Professional

February 29th, 2012

Your Pittsburgh home’s HVAC system can seem like very daunting and complex equipment, so you might not want to work on by yourself. While it’s true that HVAC equipment can be complicated and needs the attention…

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West Mifflin Heating Tip: Simple Steps to Prevent Heat Loss

February 24th, 2012

There are two fundamental ways to make your West Mifflin house warmer. One is to generate heat, which is the job of your furnace or boiler. The second is to keep the warm air in — and thereby keep cold air out…

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Happy President’s Day from Your Greater Pittsburgh Area HVAC Contractor!

February 20th, 2012

Everyone at Boehmer Heating & Cooling Company wishes you a very happy President’s Day! Fun fact: though it is commonly referred to as “President’s Day” this holiday is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday.”

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