Most Common Problems For A Heating SystemThe winter cold has arrived here in Pennsylvania, which means you are most likely running your heating system all the time. Whether you use a boiler, gas furnace, oil furnace, or a heat pump, problems with your HVAC system can cause comfort issues and cost you lots of money. In this article, we want... 
Making Your Home More Energy Efficient In 2026One of the common goals we hear our customers talk about all the time is becoming more energy efficient. When your home or business is energy efficient, it helps to keep the energy bills down and make your space more environmentally friendly. As a trusted HVAC contractor in Pennsylvania, we strive to make sure... 
What Is The Best Time Of Year For AC Service?Whenever the weather starts to warm up, it's easy to start getting excited for the summer, BBQs, and going to the beach for a few days. One of the things homeowners and businesses should also be thinking about is their air conditioning! Regular AC service is not only essential for ensuring... 
Greg, a homeowner in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, recognized the need to upgrade the heating and cooling systems in his rental property. The oil boiler and radiator heating system still provided adequate heat for the home, but persistent cold spots forced the tenants to use space heaters on colder days. Concerned about tenant comfort, safety, and high energy bills, Greg embarked... 
The MERV rating in your air filter determines the size of the particles that it can trap. The higher the rating, the smaller items the filter prevents from passing through your HVAC system. You can upgrade from the standard rating but can’t go too high on a residential unit. This item, also called a furnace filter, is an essential part... 
Changing the furnace filter in your home every month gives you the best results regarding air quality and circulation through your home. Switching out the filter is inexpensive, easy, and you can do it yourself once you know where to find it. Keeping a clean filter or screen in your HVAC makes a big difference. But many people tend to...
A water heater leaks from the bottom often because it’s rusted. Or, there’s a leak — usually from a bad installation. Most times, a leak from the bottom means you need a new unit. But, if you catch it early enough, there’s a chance you can avoid an emergency replacement. In this article, we’ll go over: Why A Water Heater... 
In this article, we’ll review six common reasons why your heater won’t turn on when the weather gets cold. They range from simple DIY fixes to bigger problems that require a professional. Going without heat can be more than just uncomfortable. You also run the risks of your pipes freezing if it stays too cold for too long. Or, if the... ![What Is Ecobee Smart Home? [Smart Thermostat Guide]](https://johncipollone.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/download-1.jpg "What Is Ecobee Smart Home? [Smart Thermostat Guide]")
Ecobee Smart Home is an Ecobee smart thermostat feature. It recognizes when someone is in the house when you’re scheduled to be away and adjusts the climate accordingly. It’s the flipside to Smart Away, which is the system recognizing that no one is home when someone’s expected to be there. It seems like we call anything with a touch screen... 
For the perfect balance of comfort and energy efficiency in the winter, set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. You can save another 10 percent on your utility expenses by dropping it another 8 degrees when you’re sleeping. It sounds great, but the reality is that you may be tempted to turn up the thermostat a few... 
Using an air filter in your commercial HVAC system is nothing new. Whether you’ve been handling the maintenance yourself or having professionals handle it a few times a year, someone’s changing out that screen every few weeks in your Havertown, PA building. But, in 2020, there’s much more to consider. Indoor air quality’s an important topic as the weather gets... 
It seems like oil heat is out of fashion these days. As developers put gas lines into more and more neighborhoods in the suburbs and rural areas, there’s less reliance on a gas tank and deliveries to keep your home warm and your stove cooking. But, there are still some significant advantages to keeping — or even converting to —... 
You probably don’t think much about your air conditioner after Labor Day. When it starts getting chilly, it’s time for a heater tune-up to get ready for the temperature drop. Once you’re done with your central air, the last step should be to winterize it before the cold really comes in. In this article, we’ll explain what we mean by winterizing... 
Today’s heat pump HVAC systems provide warmth when the outside temperature is negative 13 degrees and cooling when it’s in the triple digits during the summer. Not every model can provide heating in temps that low. That depends on the model you choose and how you plan to use it. Heat pumps are quickly becoming a popular alternative to conventional,... 
Even as reports and statistics change and the latest science gets updates, one thing seems certain: Improving indoor air quality is becoming an important topic, especially for bars and restaurants — and investing in an air purifier now may be crucial. As businesses slowly reopen, people will need to feel safe and comfortable eating indoors, especially as the weather gets... 
In our last article, we discussed considering a Carrier Infinity air conditioner if your old AC breaks down over the summer. This time, we’re looking at another benefit they offer: improved indoor air quality. IAQ is becoming more and more critical. A few years ago, the EPA released a study revealing that Americans spent 90 percent of their time indoors.... 
If you think summers in Southeastern PA are getting hotter, you're right. Just check out the average temperatures each year right here in Havertown, PA. That means a lot of extra work for your air conditioner. If yours is old, then it may be on its last legs. It's most likely to break down in the middle of a heatwave:... 
Good air purifiers are worth the cost because they dramatically improve your indoor air quality. They get rid of everything from pollen and mold to pet dander, volatile organic compounds, and more. The health benefits from cleaner air are especially important to people with COPD or allergy and asthma problems. The advantages of clearing out indoor air pollution are more important... 
Indoor air quality is especially important in the summer. It’s the season where we keep our windows closed and run the air conditioner. The cooling makes us comfortable, but the lack of fresh air circulating around makes the air less healthy. Fortunately, there are ways to fix that problem while still keeping your AC on. And, one of the best... 
Five Easy Ways to Lower Humidity in Your Havertown, PA Home This Summer Humidity is a big deal in the summer: Warm air is naturally more humid than cold air, and that sticky feeling makes you even more hot and uncomfortable. Even with an air conditioner going, all that extra moisture can still be a problem. And, it can affect... 
Working From (Your) Home: How HVAC Techs Work During Quarantine Along with healthcare workers, HVAC companies are among the small handful of essential businesses staying open to the public with stay-at-home orders in place. And, they’re not working from their home: They’re working in yours. Heating and cooling technicians are unique even in these unprecedented times: Unlike, say, most healthcare... 
Six Easy Ways to Get Your Furnace Ready for Summer Near Havertown, PA Wait, get your furnace ready for summer? Don’t you mean your air conditioner? Well, an AC tune-up is a great idea in the spring. But, in this article, we’re talking about your heating system. A little bit of preparation as the weather gets warm means it’ll be... 
Updated January 26, 2023 Homeowners in the Delaware Valley - have NEW ways to save on new energy-efficient heating and cooling systems this year. When you purchase your new energy-efficient HVAC system in 2023 you can now take advantage of newly updated rebates and incentives. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 rewards consumers for making climate-friendly choices when upgrading... 
What is a Cracked Heat Exchanger and Why is it Dangerous? A cracked heat exchanger means this component inside your furnace has a physical split in it. Since it’s one piece, and often made of ceramic, you can’t repair it. Meanwhile, the damage can cause a major health hazard in your home. Hearing this news from your HVAC tech can... 
How a Smart Thermostat Saves You Money in the Winter in Havertown, PA A smart thermostat helps you save money heating your Havertown, PA home in the winter by: Getting Better Readings Using Remote Access Providing Great Reporting Adjusting Settings Automatically With winter here, most people are used to seeing their energy bills spike as they try to keep their... 
How to Prevent Expensive Heating Repairs This Winter in Havertown, PA Here are four easy steps you can take to prevent expensive heater repairs this winter: Change Your Air Filter Check Your Thermostat Make Sure Your Vents Are Clear Get Your Heater Tuned Up You want to stay warm all winter. But, a sudden HVAC breakdown can leave you out... 
How Air Scrubbers Improve Your Indoor Air Quality in Havertown, PA Air Scrubbers improve your indoor air quality by passively and actively eliminating the tiny particles that trigger allergies and asthma, and make you feel sick. They also get rid of bad odors, VOCs, and other unhealthy contaminants. Think of these as a more powerful air filter and air purifier... 
Is It Time to Call For Furnace Repair in Havertown, PA? There are plenty of red flags that you need to call someone for furnace repairs, like if the heat isn’t working or won’t shut off. But, there are some other subtle signs that you might need to call a professional. In this post, we’ll look at some of the... 
How to Thaw a Frozen Pipe in Havertown, PA If your pipes are frozen, you need to warm the pipe, so the ice inside it melts. You can use a hairdryer or space heater. Or, soak towels in warm water and wrap the pipes. If those don’t work, wrap them in electric heating tape. Frozen pipes aren’t an everyday occurrence... 
How a Smart Thermostat Helps Your Heating System Near Havertown, PA Sure, you’ve read all about how a smart thermostat benefits you — increasing your home comfort and lowering your energy bills. But, have you considered how it helps out your heater? You’ll find plenty of articles about the features and benefits of these state-of-the-art HVAC tools. For this post,... 
Earlier in the summer we received one of the most common calls we get every year... our air conditioner isn't working. Now whenever we get this call, we know the problem can be many different things, but we know one thing is common: there is an unhappy, hot, and uncomfortable homeowner out there, which we never like. [caption id="attachment_1895" align="aligncenter"... 
Why You Should Replace Your AC At the End of the Season Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean you can forget about the aging air conditioner. Sure, you may not need it again until next spring. But, if it looks like you’ll need to get it replaced, there are some big benefits to doing it sooner rather than later. Is... 
Four benefits of working a trade job Today, trade jobs and what we usually call “blue collar” work are making a big comeback in the U.S. Or, at least, in terms of public perception. Really, these jobs never actually went away. But, younger generations focused more on four-year degrees than careers in precision production, craft, and repair files. Now, older... 
It may not be the hottest weather just yet, but there are things you can be doing now to prepare for the hot weather that is yet to come! We have 8 DIY (Do It Yourself) tips that you can accomplish around your home that will help you stay comfortable this summer while saving money. Change Your Air Filter - Simple... 
Even though you're about to turn your heating system off for the summer, that doesn't mean you should forget about it just yet. Before you press that off switch on your heater for the summer, you should summerize your heating system. Summerizing is just preparing it to be dormant for the summer. When you prepare your heating system for the summer,... 
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... 
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 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... 
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... 
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... 
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...