The best time for your annual air conditioner tune up is in the spring. That’s before you start using it for the season and before HVAC companies get busy during the summer months. An AC tune up costs around $185, and it can save you more money in the long run. The annual tune up for your air conditioning system... 
Pre-Season maintenance for your heating and cooling equipment makes sure that it is ready for the upcoming season, and also gets ahead of problems before you need to use your system. For this homeowner in the Llanerck section of Havertown, PA, pre-season maintenance meant getting ahead of the problem. We received a call from a Havertown homeowner that was looking... 
Even if you’re getting hot air in the house, there could still be a problem with your HVAC system. Four signs of a broken heater are: Your energy bill suddenly increases Your carbon monoxide detector is going off You hear gurgling, banging or other noises The house doesn’t get as warm as it should You might notice these even when... 
In August 1953, John Cipollone Sr. founded a local oil heating and fuel oil business in Havertown, Pennsylvania. Since then we have been a family owned and run HVAC business that is not only proud of the work that we do, but also proud of the working environment we provide. We want to take a moment to detail a few... 
Keeping your home comfortable during the hottest or coldest times of the year can be a challenge. Sometimes one room isn't as comfortable as the others, or maybe a whole floor doesn't seem to be the same temperature as the rest of the house. That was the case for a master bedroom in the Haverford, PA Cape Cod style home.... 
How is oil heat safer and more convenient than gas? Last time, we looked at the economic reasons to switch from gas to oil heat. That is, the ways you can save money by converting. But even though dollars and cents are really important, they’re not the only things to consider. There’s also safety to consider, for instance. And that... 
How Converting From Gas To Oil Heat Saves You Money Oil heat has always been a popular option in Pennsylvania. Today, it’s still most common in the more rural central and western parts of the state. But, plenty of people in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, places like Villanova, Havertown, and others in Delco and Montgomery County, use it. Now,... 
Which Air Purifier Is Right For My Home? Different people have different reasons for putting an air purifier in their home. Sometimes, they’re just to get rid of extra dust or odors. Other people need them because of allergies or asthma or even COPD. Even though everybody wants the best for their homes, the truth is that you don’t always... 
Most homes on the Main Line only need a dehumidifier in the spring and summer. That’s the time of year when it starts getting muggy and sticky. But, if you have a damp or musty basement, a year-round solution helps keep you healthy and comfortable. The general rule of thumb is to keep the relative humidity in your house around... 
Have you ever driven a car without having the oil changed in a few years? Probably not. And if you did, that car probably didn’t run too well. Nor did it last as long as it should have. Well, the same applies to your HVAC system! Having regular service maintenance done on your HVAC system ensures that it’s running well... 
Spring and summer are tough seasons for people with allergies. That’s when allergens like pollen are everywhere. Those combine with year-round troublemakers such as pet dander and dust mites. These particles cause what many people call hay fever: coughing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. For seasonal allergy sufferers, these symptoms begin in February or March. And, they can last throughout... 
Summer’s a time to enjoy the fresh air. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case in your home. In many cases, indoor air quality is worse than outdoors. And, since people spend approximately 90 percent of their time inside, indoor air pollution is important to consider. The air is often dirtier inside because pollutants that make their way into your home... 
The summer is great. BBQs, trips to the beach and going to the pool. One thing no one gets excited about during the summer is a heat wave. It's generally too hot to comfortably stay outside all day, and when you're inside you have to make sure the AC is cranked up. There are some simple things you can do... 
Even with a central air conditioner, not every part of the house cools appropriately. The most common problem we hear is that the bedrooms upstairs are always too warm. Meanwhile, the first floor is fine. If they turn up the AC for the second floor, the living and even the basement end up freezing. It’s especially a problem in towns...
HVAC experts and manufacturers recommend you change your air conditioner filter every month while you’re using the unit. This goes for window air conditioning units as well as central ac systems. People know they need to change the air filter on their furnace or heater a few times a year. But, many don't realize that the same filter also works... 
We got a call from a South Ardmore Park, PA condo owner with some common problems. Over the past year, his home wasn't as comfortable as it used to be. And, his utility bills were going up. While he wasn't sure what was going on, we had a pretty good idea even before we went out there: It was time... 
Making a switch in HVAC equipment can also mean making the switch in the type of energy you use to make your home comfortable! When this Overbrook, PA homeowner gave us a call, they knew they wanted to be done with oil and switch the gas. Their then-current system was old, and they knew that it probably was due for... 
One of the most common problems in home comfort is the difference in temperature from floor to floor. Between basements and top floor bedrooms, it's not always easy to achieve the same consistent temperature throughout every room in your home. Often, bedrooms will be too hot, or basements will be too cool. But, the temperature is set correctly and the... 
Dragging out the old window air conditioning units again for the summer? It can be a grueling task every year. Taking the window units out, putting them back in, avoiding the dripping water from the unit. They can be effective, but often don't do a perfect job, and have more drawbacks than advantages when it comes to cooling a specific... 
Spring is here! With hot weather is right around the corner, it's important to make sure your air conditioner is ready to go for the summer. Waiting for the first really hot day of the season to turn it on and hope that it's working is not a smart thing. You want to prepare now, that way if there is... 
There are a lot of older homes in the Main Line and Havertown areas. They weren't designed with the same kind of heating and cooling equipment that we use today. That can lead to a lot of comfort and energy issues if they aren't addressed. That was the case in this three-story twin home in Ardmore, PA. Their old oil...