Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Blog: Archive for August, 2019

In the Middle of an AC Breakdown? Here’s What to Do

Monday, August 26th, 2019
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So things have been a little funky with your air conditioner for quite some time and you couldn’t pinpoint the particular issue that you’re having. And now you’ve got a breakdown on your hands. It happens to the best of us! There is definitely a sweet spot when it comes to repairing your air conditioner, and if you wait too long you can land yourself in a heap of trouble.

If you want great air conditioning in Butler County, PA for an air conditioning breakdown, make sure that you contact the professionals on our team. We have 24/7 emergency service available to all our customers so we can help you get cool again in no time. Make sure you choose our responsible team.

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How an ERV Systems Help Your Home Efficiency

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Does your home feel super stuffy this summer? We highly doubt that you’ve spent a lot of time with your windows open letting in a cross breeze. It’s been a hot and humid summer here so far. You don’t want to open up a window to let in fresh air during a heat wave, even if your home is feeling hot and stuffy. That’s where the help of an ERV system comes in. An ERV system can help circulate in fresh air to boost your indoor air quality while keeping your home cool.

If you want better air conditioning in Butler, PA, we can help you get the best air conditioning services possible. We have more than 50 years of experience, so we’re always prepared to help your home.

What’s an ERV System?

So you might be wondering to yourself … what is an ERV system? “ERV” stands for Energy Recovery Ventilator. An energy recovery ventilator is a whole-house ventilator device that provides your home with a controlled method of ventilation. ERVs in particular pre-cool the fresh air that’s coming into your home. ERV systems eliminate the problem ofchoosing between fresh air or a cool home. These systems can help you have both. An ERV system can recover around 70% to 80% of the energy in your home’s existing air and deliver this energy to your home’s incoming air. They’re incredibly cost-effective in a high heating, high humidity climate like ours.

Your air quality can really take a nosedive during the dead of winter or the height of summer. If you’re ready to improve your home’s indoor air quality while reducing the amount of strain on your heating or cooling system, it’s time to contact our professionals.

How an ERV System Helps You

We touched on some of the benefits on an ERV system above, but we’re going to get to the concrete details of one of these units below. If you’re ready to improve your home’s indoor air quality, it’s time for you to contact the professionals at our team:

  • A Reduction in Energy Costs: This is the ERV system benefit that most homeowners buzz about. The savings are right in the name—it’s called an energy recovery ventilator. The name rings true. This system can help you recover energy in your home and save you money.
  • Improved Health: An ERV system boosts the indoor air quality in your home. If you’re looking to breathe easier or reduce the number of contaminants floating around in your home, an indoor air quality system is for you. Fresh air is an essential component of a home with great indoor air quality.
  • Improved Ventilation: It’s hard to get comfortable in Butler in the summer not only because of the heat, but because of our humidity levels. An energy recovery ventilator helps by filtering in the fresh air and helping your home maintain an ideal level of humidity (anywhere from 30% to 50%) thereby boosting your indoor air quality.

Contact our professional team today to schedule an appointment with our indoor air quality technicians. We can help you improve your AC.

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