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How Do I Know When I Need a New Furnace?

November 15, 2024

Even if you have properly maintained your furnace, In fact, ENERGY STAR® recommends replacing your furnace if it is more than 15 years old.

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Why Is My Heat Pump Turning On and Off Frequently?

October 30, 2024

Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently.

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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 15, 2024

Our Shearer Heating, AC & Refrigeration team wants you to understand how to make this transition safely and effectively.

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier In The Fall?

September 30, 2024

17.2 million households in the US use a humidifier—install one and join other households who have been maximizing their indoor comfort.

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What’s That Smell Coming From My Furnace?

September 15, 2024

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your McMurray home.

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How to Reduce Dust in Your Home

August 30, 2024

Everyone has it, and nobody wants it: dust.

It might seem like a minor nuisance, but in reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. From causing allergies and respiratory issues to making your home look and feel less clean, dust greatly affects the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your McMurray home.

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Understanding Your Air Conditioner

August 15, 2024

Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it?

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Does an AC Kill Mold?

July 31, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Pennsylvania home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Air Conditioning Basics – Did You Know?

July 15, 2024

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.

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5 Common AC Problems

June 30, 2024

When you change out a dirty filter for a clean one, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment use up to 15 percent less energy monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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