Tackle Allergy Season Effectively with Your HVAC System While we gladly welcome warmer spring weather back to Pittsburgh, we don’t really welcome the allergies that come along with it. Between higher pollen counts, dust mites, and the dander that comes from our furry friends shedding their...
Around St. Patrick’s Day, people start talking about the “luck of the Irish”,” but what about the “luck of the HVAC”? Well, here’s the thing — there’s no such thing. No amount of luck can keep your HVAC system in good shape, only regular maintenance...
Why Are My Pipes Noisy? Common Causes Explained There many reasons why your pipes might be making loud, banging noises. It’s a common plumbing problem! But if you want to prevent your pipes from sounding like a drumline, you have to get the root of the...
Choosing the Right Hot Water Heater for Your Home Has your water heater been in your home for longer than you can remember? If the answer is yes, it’s time for an upgrade. Choosing the right system for your home can help make sure you have...
Troubleshooting Garbage Disposal Issues: Expert Tips Your garbage disposal can be a huge help in the kitchen when it comes to keeping things clean. But if your disposal stops working on you, you’re probably going to start futzing around with it to figure out what’s gone...
Harmful Water Contaminants That Can Make You Sick Have you ever gone on vacation somewhere and were told “Don’t drink the water”? While we’d like to think that dirty water is confined to more remote areas, that’s not always the case. The same water you use...
These days, homeowners often seal up every possible crack and opening in their homes during the colder months to save money on their energy bills. While this can seem good for their wallets, it’s not so great for their air quality, since poor indoor air...
Choosing a Rheem Furnace When it comes to choosing a new furnace system, there are a lot of things to take into consideration — size, efficiency, installation and operation costs. While all of those things vary, there is one thing that never will — you want...
Recognizing Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning It’s called the “silent killer” for a reason. Carbon monoxide can come from any fuel burning appliance, including your home’s heating system, water heater, and stove — and unfortunately, without the proper precautions, you likely won’t be able to detect a leak...
Winter can be wonderful with all the hot chocolate, ice skating, and snowball fights; but along with those fun activities, winter also brings something else: low humidity. Since it can be irritating to your health and home, follow these tips for fighting dry air in...
