What still gets me fired up about this work after all these years
The Wahl Family CEO on what still gets him excited about home services after decades: there is no shortage of neighbors who need real help.
The two tools on my truck I will never cheap out on
A Pittsburgh master plumber on the two tools he will not cheap out on, digital refrigeration manifolds and sewer cameras, and why that protects you.
The worst install we ever ripped out (and the boiler with a Rubbermaid tote for a condensate pump)
A Pittsburgh master plumber on the worst combination boiler install he ever tore out, cross-connected water valves, no safety device, and a sump pump in a tote.
Why we added plumbing, water, excavation, and remodeling to an HVAC company
A Pittsburgh master plumber on why Wahl grew from HVAC into plumbing, water treatment, excavation, and remodeling after Pittsburgh’s winter 2023 deep freeze.
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.
Your water heater, carbon monoxide, and the one alarm difference that matters
An old natural draft water heater can push carbon monoxide back into your home. A Pittsburgh master plumber explains the alarm difference that could save your family.
Doing the right thing when it costs us money
Three true stories from a Pittsburgh master plumber on standing behind the work, the gas line, the Halo 5 leak, and the dead tankless I sent out at 5 pm.
What I wish every Pittsburgh homeowner knew before calling any contractor
A Pittsburgh master plumber on why this trade is closer to the wild west than you think, and how to vet a contractor with Google reviews and the BBB first.
The Pittsburgh permit and inspection truth nobody tells you
A licensed Pittsburgh mechanical contractor on Allegheny County code, city permits that can take months, and what inspectors actually check on an install.
The $55,000 system that pays my customer $600 a month
A Pittsburgh master plumber on why he quoted $55,000 when others quoted $12,000, and how the system cut a $1,200 electric bill in half.