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Recently, while performing a whole house plumbing preventative maintenance at a customer’s house, I noticed it was very warm – in fact, uncomfortably HOT.  As I passed the heating system’s thermostat, I took a peek at the temperature -- it was set at 78°F.  I was surprised because I rarely see a thermostat set at such a high temperature unless there’s a specific reason, and I couldn’t help but think that my customer’s energy bill must be sky-high. When I was ready to leave, I asked Sue, my customer, if she was having any comfort issues with her home’s heating system [...]

This Christmas, I’ve decided to give my family a gift that they’re going to love.  It’s an experiential present --- not a typical gift that fits in a box.  Let’s see if you can guess what it is: It will keep you toasty warm which my daughter will like because she’s always cold It will help keep allergies at bay – which will make my wife’s nose very happy It’s nice and quiet which my son will appreciate because he’s a very light sleeper. My elderly dog, Murphy, will especially thank me for this family gift! Guess the answer yet?  Here’s [...]

Now that we’re solidly into the fall season, leading up to Halloween, I thought I’d tell you a spooky story that’s sure to scare many homeowners.  Several months ago, I arrived at a customer’s house to perform preventative maintenance on her furnace.  The homeowner met me at the door with a stunned look on her face, and instead of directing me to her basement, she announced very dramatically, “Before you enter, I need to warn you that something sinister has overtaken my house!”  That was a statement I hadn’t anticipated from my usually level-headed customer. Before I could question her [...]

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 few years ago.  Once my kids graduated from high school and went on to college, my wife and I decided to reclaim the finished basement and transform it into more of an adult space with a movie room and an entertainment [...]

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 family project.  You choose the perfect location on your property, you prepare the bed and purchase organic topsoil, perfect for planting fruits and vegetables.  You even build a fence around the garden so unwelcome critters can’t taste-test your tender plants. What [...]

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 training camp for your HVAC system. OK, batter up! AC System The Coop has you covered for air conditioner service in Doylestown, so your AC is ready to get in the game when the season starts.  That means a maintenance ‘tune-up’ [...]

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 than one. Besides providing us with a great opportunity to clear out the cobwebs, spring cleaning gives us a chance to prepare for summer fun. Does your air conditioning system need a tune-up? Thinking about hiring a Doylestown, PA plumber or [...]