Maintenance Tips

Keeping your heating and cooling systems in good working order means your utility bills will be lower, your home will be more comfortable, and you'll need to call for repairs less often.

Maintenance Scheduling

Schedule a maintenance service call before the heating season starts. If there are any problems with your system, it's better to find out before it's freezing outside! Do the same for your cooling system before sweltering season begins. Our maintenance customers always receive priority service during peak heating and cooling seasons.

Filters

Replace your heating and cooling air filters every month that they're in use. Operating your system with old, dirty filters means energy is wasted and your system may even be damaged. While you're at it, check and clean the filters in your home's air cleaners and humidifiers.

System Checks

If you have a forced air heating system check your furnace's blower compartment and blower coils. Vacuum them if you see dirt and dust there. You should also check fan belt tension, and lubricate fan and motor bearings.

If you have a steam system, check the shut-off valve for leaks.
Bleed hot water system radiators at least once a year.
Don't keep clutter near your furnace. It's a fire hazard, and may keep your system from operating efficiently.
To make sure you're getting the most out of your heating system, keep the heating registers and vents throughout the house free of dust, dirt, and pet hair by vacuuming them at least once a year.
Listen for odd sounds when your heating or cooling system kicks in. If you hear anything unusual, get in touch with your service professional so you can head off problems before they become serious.
In winter months, set your ceiling fan at its slowest speed and reverse it in order to gently push warm air down from the ceiling without generating a breeze.

What people are saying…

From start to finish; diagnosis of our dead AC to sales presentation and installation of our new system – everything was so professional.

— D. O'Keefe, Wexford
Installers did an exceptionally neat, well-thought out, professional installation.

—J. DiCole, Monroeville
We appreciate the personalized attention & prompt response to calls. We also appreciate the care the technicians take when working inside the house, like spreading dropcloths and wearing booties over shoes.

—M. and L. Murphy, Sewickley
Prompt service, Saturday installation was great. Servicemen were polite, efficient and did a grat job.

—S. and D. Buzzard, Pittsburgh
We are well pleased with our new furnace. It is so much more quiet than the old furnace.

—H. Beard, Allison Park
The installation took just over 4 hours and the furnace has been all that we hoped it would be. Installers were professional, courteous and left the basement clean- we didn’t have to do anything.

—P. and L. Von Bloch, Pittsburgh
Your employees and very professional and well-trained. After they left, there was no evidence that they had been there- area was completely clean.

—J. Gergich, Pittsburgh
The servicemen were efficient, personal, tidy and considerate. The installation was timely and went smoothly.

—S. Clancy, Sewickley
Installation was done professionally and the installers paid close attention to detail. Very little mess, Mom liked that. Air quality, heat and cooling excellent. Same type of installation was done at my home. That’s why I gave the job to Bolster-DeHart. Don and his crew and Dave W. are GREAT.

P.S. The warranty you get on furnace and air conditioner is a BIG PLUS TOO!

—B. Wannagat, Pittsburgh
All employees were courteous, professional and neat.

—R. Bogel, Pittsburgh
Your company has been taking care of our heating and air conditioning needs for more than 10 years and we have been very satisfied with your service.

—G. Mabunay, Pittsburgh

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