Pittsburgh Heating Guide: How to Monitor Heat Flow from Furnace Registers

April 2nd, 2012

Of the many kinds of heating systems, forced air furnaces are among the simplest in Pittsburgh and monitoring the flow of heat is as simple as checking the registers and feeling the flow.

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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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Pittsburgh Heating Quesiton: What Are Flue Gas Spill Switches?

March 21st, 2012

While some components of their Pittsburgh heating system make sense to the average homeowner – think blower fan, thermostat and air ducts – others are more esoteric and prone to bouts of head scratching.

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South Hills Geothermal Tip: Problems Caused by Poor Water Quality in Open Loop Systems

March 14th, 2012

As geothermal heating systems go, an open loop configuration can be an excellent choice in South Hills, provided the local geography supports it. Open loop systems work very effectively and efficiently because the deep water is held at an almost constant temperature year round.

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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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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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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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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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