Why Is My Electricity Bill So High in Bucks and Montgomery County?
The Short Answer Your bill comes from two levers, the price you pay per kilowatt hour and how many kilowatt hours you use. You cannot control every factor that affects pricing, but you can lower the energy your home needs to stay comfortable. That is where professional HVAC maintenance, smart controls, and right sized equipment from Cooper Mechanical make a real difference. […]
Is Your Boiler Ready for Winter? 6 Signs It Needs Service Before the Cold Hits Bucks County
When temperatures drop in Bucks County, your boiler becomes the heart of your home’s comfort. But if it hasn’t been maintained, it could be running inefficiently, quietly leaking, or worse — on the brink of failure. A heating emergency in the middle of winter isn’t just stressful. It’s expensive and sometimes dangerous, especially when carbon monoxide or burst pipes are involved. Late summer and early fall are the best times [...]
Why Your AC Isn’t Cooling: 8 Common HVAC Problems for Bucks County Homes
It’s a humid July afternoon in the Philadelphia suburbs, and your air conditioner is running—but your home still feels like a sauna. You check the vents and feel only warm air drifting out. What gives? In Bucks County, where summers are known for their sweltering humidity and climbing temperatures, a non-cooling AC isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s a real problem. Before you assume the worst, there are several common culprits that could [...]
How to Lower Your Energy Bill This Summer Without Sacrificing Comfort
Bucks County summers bring the heat—and the utility bills to match. Whether you live in Doylestown, Perkasie, or anywhere across the region, staying comfortable through June, July, August, and sometimes even September, doesn’t have to mean overpaying for cooling. The key is making your HVAC system work smarter, not harder. The Coop believes in practical, homeowner-friendly solutions that keep your house cool while helping your budget breathe easier. Below, we’re [...]
Understanding SEER2 Ratings: What You Need to Know as a Homeowner
As summer approaches and homeowners in Bucks County begin to prepare their air conditioning systems, a new set of standards is reshaping how HVAC equipment is evaluated: SEER2. If you’re unfamiliar with SEER2 ratings or wondering how they differ from past standards, The Coop will explain everything you need to know about this important energy efficiency update. […]
