We are getting to the time of year when your heating system is running pretty regularly. This may also be the time of year when you stock up on lotions because your skin gets excessively dry. But could your skin, eyes, nose and throat be getting excessively dry from your heating system? This is a common phenomenon with heating systems during the winter months, particularly forced-air heating systems. But there is a great solution that can help your dry, itchy skin and more: a whole home humidifier.
Relieve Dry Eyes and Itchy Skin with a Whole House Humidifier
November 16th, 2015Why Isn’t My Heat Pump Switching to Heating Mode?
November 9th, 2015If you use a heat pump HVAC in your home, you know how versatile the system can be. However, every once in a while a heat pump may have trouble switching modes, and there can be a few reasons for this. It is never advisable that you tinker with your heat pump yourself; these are complicated devices, and you are likely to do more harm than good when you don’t have expert training, like the HVAC professionals at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling have. If you have tried to switch your heat pump system in New Hope, PA to heating, and found that it isn’t working, it’s time to give us a call.
Let Us Insulate Your Pipes This Fall!
November 2nd, 2015There are certain types of winter repairs that are really a pain in the neck to deal with, and at the top of the list is a burst or cracked pipe due to freezing. We are no strangers to frigid temperatures here in Doylestown, and it doesn’t matter if your piping is brand new or 20 years old. What matters is if the piping is exposed to cold weather, and this can be outside your home or close to the exterior part of your home. Without proper insulating, your hot and cold plumbing pipes, including pipes for boilers, are at risk. But with help from the plumbing experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling, you can schedule an appointment for pipe insulation now and be all set for the cold winter weather.
How Does a Geothermal HVAC System Provide Heat?
October 26th, 2015One of the least understood HVAC systems around is the geothermal system. It’s understandable, as this system works very differently from any kind of traditional heating system, like a furnace or boiler. Now that we are heading into the heating season, you may be wondering exactly how a system like this provides your home with enough heat without using a combustible fuel. We’ll explain more about this below.
Make Sure Your Hot Water Heater Is Ready for Winter with Professional Maintenance
October 19th, 2015The only time a cool shower is any good is when it’s well over 90 degrees outside and you are in need of some serious cooling off. No one wants to feel tepid or cold water coming from their hot water taps in December, and one of the best ways to make sure you don’t is to schedule annual maintenance for your hot water heater. When handled by a professional, maintenance for your hot water heater will help you avoid more than cold water in winter, and the plumbing experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling are here to help with all of your hot water heater needs in Ambler, PA.
Why a Good Air Filter Is Important All Year Long
October 12th, 2015If you use an upgraded air filter in your HVAC system, you know how much it helps keep your indoor air clean and free of problematic particles like dust and other allergens. You may have initially installed your air filter to help those in your home who suffer from allergies, but there are other benefits that an upgraded air filter provides:
Drains Have an Odor? Call Us for Drain Cleaning!
October 5th, 2015No one likes dealing with things that smell, and when your drains are emitting a constant odor, the environment in your home can get really unpleasant. Getting rid of those odors isn’t just a matter of squirting some dish soap down the drain and scrubbing, or putting a chemical, over-the-counter drain cleaner in your drain. You need effective, safe, professional drain cleaning, and the plumbing experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling are here to help.
If You Need a New Heating System, Now Is the Time to Install
September 29th, 2015Many homeowners look at replacing a heating system in a pretty negative light. While it isn’t the most enjoyable way to spend your money, you shouldn’t overlook the opportunity replacement offers. Not only will you be getting a reliable system, you’ll also increase your overall energy efficiency and your home’s comfort. But, you also have the opportunity to explore using an entirely new type of heating system, one that may better fit the needs of you and your home.
Why Does a Heat Pump Need Bi-Annual Maintenance?
September 28th, 2015It’s amazing (and for some, probably sad) to realize that the Fall Equinox just passed and we’ve officially passed into the next season. If you own a heat pump system, you know how easy and convenient it is to switch from cooling to heating, and that’s exactly where our weather is right now: warm during the day, cool and crisp at night. This is one of the great benefits of a heat pump system, but also why it’s so important to have your heat pump in Blue Bell professionally maintained not once, but twice, a year.
Fall = A Great Time to Schedule Heating Maintenance
September 21st, 2015We know you don’t want to think about the fall, but the equinox is already here. Fall brings lots of nice things, though, like harvest time, apple baked goods, and beautiful fall foliage. It’s also the time when we turn on the heat, at least in the mornings, to get rid of the growing chill. Make sure your heater is in the best shape it can be in for this fall and winter by scheduling maintenance for your heating system now.