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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

November 13, 2023

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your South Hills home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now

October 16, 2023

What ’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Make sure it is your furnace. 

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What Does Indoor Air Quality Have to Do With Allergies?

September 12, 2023

Did you know the average American spends nearly 90 percent of life indoors? That’s why it is increasingly important to ensure indoor air quality (IAQ) is clean and healthy. 

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Purchasing the Right Air Conditioner

August 15, 2023

You decided to part ways with your old air conditioning (AC) system. It is not always an easy decision to make.

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What to Know About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

July 17, 2023

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is known as the silent killer for a reason—it can easily go undetected and cause illness and even death. It’s critical to learn how to prevent carbon monoxide leaks in your South Hills home—as well as what the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are in case you are exposed.

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Going Ductless

June 16, 2023

Mini splits are an excellent option to explore if you want an alternative to traditional air conditioners, furnaces, or heat pumps. Going ductless is a smart investment that benefits your home long-term, potentially for decades.

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What You Should Know About Air Handlers

April 14, 2023

A heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) air handler unit, or AHU, may resemble a furnace in appearance, but its purpose is very different. It conditions and circulates both cool and hot air, depending on what time of year it is.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

March 15, 2023

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat. But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Canonsburg home?

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What Are Zone Control Systems?

February 17, 2023

A zone control system—or zoning—only provides the necessary cooling or heating that each zone in your Pennsylvania home needs at the time. It not only adds to the comfort level of your home but can also lower your energy bills.

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Beauty, Convenience, and Care of Gas Fireplaces

January 9, 2023

Although wood-burning fireplaces often conjure up cozy memories, they require a fair amount of work, cleanup, and maintenance that much of our modern society prefers not to take on. As a result, gas fireplaces have become a popular replacement to the traditional fireplace in Canonsburg.

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