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Looking into Your A/C Unit With spring underway in Pittsburgh, it’s not uncommon to have a day here and there where your air conditioning is necessary. Because the Pittsburgh spring weather can be temperamental, it is rare that A/C is needed on a regular basis until the temperatures heat up in the summer months. What […]
Vegetation Near your A/C Your A/C unit is crucial to surviving the hot summer months in Pittsburgh. While your outdoor air conditioning unit is busy doing its job to ensure the air inside is cool, many homeowners try to conceal the unit by planting landscaping around it. If you are planning on doing some planting […]
Preventing Plumbing Emergencies A plumbing emergency can not only prove costly, but have a significant effect on your home life. Whether it is a frozen pipe or a major leak in your pipes, certain plumbing emergencies require the immediate attention of a trained plumbing professional. However, there are several steps you can take to ensure […]
Winter is almost here, which means cold harsh weather and plenty of snow. Now, during the cool months of fall, is the perfect time to prepare your home for the cold of winter with a few fall plumbing tips. Cause and Effect of Frozen Pipes Did you know that during the winter it is possible, […]
Plumbing Disasters Plumbing disasters can occur any time of the year. Although we tend to think immediately of frozen pipes when it comes to plumbing emergencies, the truth is that there are many different things that can occur in the plumbing throughout your home, some of which can be prevented simply by having your sewer […]
Fall Plumbing Tips It’s hard to believe, but summer is finally coming to an end in Pittsburgh, and bringing those brisk fall temperatures with it. While many will take the time to call a professional to perform annual maintenance on their heating system, another thing homeowners will need to check is their plumbing system. Help […]
Winter Ready Furnace Tips While the fall season may have been more mild than we are used to in Pittsburgh, there is no doubt that colder temperatures are on their way. During the winter, you will depend heavily on your furnace to keep your home and/or business warm and comfortable, and it is important to […]
Annual furnace maintenance is an essential component of your Pittsburgh heating system, and should take place every fall to ensure that your heating system is running up to speed throughout the winter. Because there are a number of parts that make up your entire furnace, it is important to not only know what those parts […]
Pittsburgh’s fall and winter weather can prove to be tough on those who suffer from allergies, asthma, and problems with dry skin, such as eczema. As summer leads into fall, the humidity in the home decreases. The dry air pulls the moisture from everything around it, from your skin to your home. Signs that your […]
Your home is your most important investment, as well as your sanctuary. In fact, it is estimated that the average person spends 60 to 90 percent of their time indoors, with the numbers being on the higher end in colder areas, such as Pittsburgh. With so much of our time spent indoors, between work and […]