Can a heat pump really heat a Pittsburgh house in January?
Yes, a properly sized heat pump can carry a Pittsburgh home through January. A master plumber and HVAC owner explains how, and where it makes the most sense.
Does wind off the rivers change your heating load? How we really calculate it
A Pittsburgh master plumber on what really drives your heating and cooling load: shade, neighbors, sun on the outdoor unit, your setpoint, and a load calc.
The most common furnace mistakes I see in Pittsburgh basements
A Pittsburgh master plumber on the furnace mistakes he sees most in local basements: oversizing, undersized ductwork, the wrong filter, and bad combustion air.
Why we made Bosch our exclusive cold-climate heat pump
A Pittsburgh HVAC owner explains why Bosch became his exclusive cold-climate heat pump: pressure transducer tech, simple wiring, quiet, compact, and reliable.
Why bigger is not better: the oversized furnace problem
A Pittsburgh master plumber explains why an oversized furnace burns up the heat exchanger and short cycles, and what to do if you want more heat instead.
The heat pump backup-heat mistake we catch on other companies’ installs
An undersized heat pump and bad backup-heat programming costs Pittsburgh homeowners comfort. A master plumber explains the fixes and a cheap freeze backup.
80% vs 96% furnace: when I actually tell you to save your money
When does an 80% furnace make sense over a 96% high-efficiency unit? A Pittsburgh master plumber gives the honest answer on venting, cold spaces, and condos.
The attic furnace nobody could get out (so we cut the joists and reframed)
A furnace and coil built into an attic with no way out. Here is how being a construction company let us cut the joists, reframe, and get our customer running.
Walk me into a basement: what separates a Wahl install
A Pittsburgh master plumber walks you through a Wahl install start to finish: load calculation, custom ductwork, triple evacuation, and commissioning.
Should you rip out radiators for forced air? Usually not.
Steam and hot water heat is the most comfortable heat there is. A Pittsburgh master plumber on why ripping out radiators for forced air is often a mistake.