Westmoreland County Posts

Pittsburgh AC Guide: Things to Look for in a New Central Air Conditioning System

July 2nd, 2012

When it comes time to buy a new air conditioner in Pittsburgh, there are a lot of factors to consider. Beyond the obvious issues like cost, you need to consider how that system will operate once installed. What factors are most important to you?

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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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Mt Lebanon Heating Installation Question: What Exactly Are High Efficiency Boilers?

March 7th, 2012

You have already read plenty about how energy costs are rising. You know plenty well that heating your Mt Lebanon home is a substantial expense, and that the cost of running a boiler is constantly on the rise.

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Oakdale Heating Maintenance Question: What Are the Different Types of Furnace Maintenance?

February 10th, 2012

Everyone in Oakdale knows that there are different types of maintenance tasks associated with keeping your automobile in tip top shape. Did you also know there are tasks that can be performed at various intervals…

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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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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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O’Hara Heating Installation Advice: High Efficiency Furnaces and Chimney Concerns

January 18th, 2012

When upgrading to a high efficiency gas furnace in your O’Hara home, you may need to make some upgrades to your chimney. Older chimneys built for standard furnaces with normal exhaust needs are not built to the specifications needed…

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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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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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