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...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
Read More...Don’t Hibernate on These Preventative Maintenance Tips for Winter
Fall has arrived, along with all of its cozy, familiar hallmarks. The Coop’s favorites? Beautiful foliage, apple cider, and the promise of Halloween candy and turkey feasts to come, just to name a few. Well, all right. The Coop is big enough to admit it. I love pumpkin spice. Shameful confessions aside, the growing chill in the air reminds me
Read More...Summer Hasn’t Quit Yet — Make Sure Your AC Doesn’t, Either
Last night, I was watching my favorite show on TV and saw a “Back to School” commercial featuring children gleefully walking through the front doors of their school on the first day back. The kids are outfitted in long-sleeved shirts, pants, and booties. The cameras pan out, revealing a beautiful autumn landscape of trees in spectacular hues of gold, red,
Read More...Infographic: What Should You Do With a Frozen Air Conditioner?
If your air conditioner freezes up in the midst of a heat wave, stay cool – and soon your house will be, too. Follow our troubleshooting guide before you call the experts for air conditioner repair in New Hope: Hopefully, our advice helps. But if you need help with your central air conditioning system in New Hope or anywhere else
Read More...A Tail of Allergies – With a Happy, Healthy Ending
You’ve heard this story before. Grandma gave little Timmy a tiny Cavalier King Charles puppy for Christmas and the whole family fell in love with the critter, whom they named Buddy. Then, a month or two later, it became evident that Sister Susie was constantly sneezing, her eyes were itchy and watery, and her nose was stuffy. After a visit
Read More...Infographic: 10 Ways to Prepare Your Air Conditioning System for Summer
It’s Not the Heat (Or the Cold) — It’s Your Humidity
Every winter, without fail, a couple dozen customers ask me whether a humidifier is really a necessary component of a heating and cooling system. Many of them wonder aloud if humidifiers are just one of those “nice to have” but ultimately nonessential things. Before I answer their questions, I have my customers answer a few of my own: Do you
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