The Coop’s Top 5 Projects This Fall
Last night I watched the season premiere of my favorite TV show. I was surprised at the number of holiday-themed commercials that I had to wade thru while watching it. After all, it’s only September! Annoying? Yes, but it did make me think about the projects that I’d like to complete around the house before the holiday season starts. I
Read More...The Coop’s Top Ten Pre-Vacation Tips that Make Post-Vacation More Pleasant!
As we head into the hard-core summer vacation period, take it from the Coop, I’ve learned from experience that preparing your house for vacation, is as important as packing your underwear! Better to be prepared than suffer the consequences! Here’s my checklist for a worry-free vacation from a plumbing and HVAC perspective: 1. First, perform preventative maintenance on your plumbing
Read More...Good Things Come in Small Packages
Lately, I’ve received numerous phone calls from people asking for information on mini-split heating & cooling systems. Usually, their curiosity has been piqued because they’ve talked to somebody who recently had a mini-split installed in their home or office and can’t stop saying great things about them. I can relate because I installed two mini-splits in my own home a
Read More...Family Fun that’s Good for You in More Ways than One
You’ve heard this story before – you may even have personal experience. After a cold, gray winter, spring-time seems exceptionally beautiful. You marvel at the magnificent blooms and lush greenery. You say to yourself “this year, I’m finally going to plant a vegetable garden and enjoy Mother Nature’s delicious bounty. “ You’re so committed, you decide to make it a
Read More...Spring Training for Your HVAC and Plumbing
Tired and winter-weary? Don’t worry; spring is finally here, and with it comes spring showers, warmer weather, and…baseball! But before you start kicking back, relaxing, and watching your favorite team, there are a few maintenance tips and tune-up strategies to make sure your HVAC system and plumbing are in peak condition to run smoothly and efficiently. Think of it as
Read More...Spring into Summer with these Home Renovation Ideas
It’s almost springtime, and you don’t need the Coop to tell you what that means: spring cleaning! Some people may dread this yearly tradition — no judgment here — but the Coop loves it. I view it as part of embracing the new year. That familiar adage, “Out with the old, in with the new,” applies here in more ways
Read More...Don’t Let Your Pipes Give You the Cold Shoulder
We’re all used to our homes “speaking up” every now and then, with the occasional murmur of running water or creak of a radiator. As any plumber will tell you, this is perfectly normal, especially in the older homes that populate places like Doylestown, PA, and their neighboring communities. The Coop even finds it somewhat comforting – it’s like your
Read More...How We Learned to Breathe Easier With a Simple HVAC Fix
In early November, something strange happened at Cooper Mechanical. You see, the Coop always expects a number of our team members to come down with bugs around this time of year. Despite our best efforts, seasonal colds and the flu remain facts of life. However, no one expected this. It started with the occasional sniffle and cough – but soon,
Read More...Before You Call the Doctor, You Might Want to Inspect Your HVAC System
Recently, I was watching the Eagles game with a friend and I couldn’t help but notice that he was coughing up a storm. So much so, that if the snacks hadn’t been so good, I would have made an excuse and gone home just to get away from the germs. Getting sick during the holiday season is the last thing
Read More...Save Your Money (and the World!) with Eco-Friendly HVAC Units
Soon, the brisk breezes of fall will give way to the frigid winds of winter. With the cold weather comes plenty of opportunities to entertain as Halloween thrills spill into Thanksgiving feasts and warm holiday cheer. Whatever your plans may be, if you’re like the Coop, chances are you’ll want to make sure your home is comfortable and inviting for
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