Pittsburgh Family Fun
May 18th, 2012Looking for some fun family activities in the Pittsburgh area? This weekend is the Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival and the 2012 Venture Outdoors Festival!
Air Conditioning Posts
Pittsburgh AC Question: What Are Thermostatic Expansion Valves?
May 14th, 2012The 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.
Pittsburgh AC Repair Question: Why Is My Air Conditioner Not Cooling?
May 7th, 2012Designed 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…
Do you know how to maintain your heat pump?
April 27th, 2012A 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.
Pittsburgh Air Conditioning Maintenance Tip: When Should You Check Your AC Filters
April 9th, 2012The 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.
Air Conditioners and Energy Use by Percentage: A Tip From Coraopolis
September 9th, 2011It’s no secret that air conditioners use up a lot of electricity and can add substantially to your energy bills during those warm summer months in Coraopolis. But did you know that they actually account for an estimated 11% of the total energy used in all buildings in the US each year?
How to Add Freon to a Central Air Conditioning Unit: A Guide From Braddock
September 7th, 2011An air conditioner cannot cool your Braddock home without an adequate amount of Freon. So if you’ve noticed a drop off in the cooling power of your central air conditioning system, inadequate Freon levels may be the culprit. But before you try to add more Freon to your unit, there are several things you need to know.
Why Is Ice in Central Air Conditioning a Problem? A Question From Brentwood
September 5th, 2011If your Brentwood home’s air conditioner does not seem to be working as well as it should, your natural first reaction is to go out and take a look at the compressor to see if there is anything you can do quickly to correct the problem. Of course, you cannot assess the situation unless you know what you are looking for.
What is the COP and Why Is It Important? A Tip From McKeesport
September 2nd, 2011If you’ve been researching air conditioners in McKeesport, you’ve probably seen all sorts of numbers associated with each model. One of these numbers is the Coefficient of Performance (COP). While it’s good to gather as much data as you can before you make a purchasing decision, you also need to know what that data means.
