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Make sure your furnace is cold weather ready with routine maintenance

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Fall has arrived, is your furnace cold weather ready?

Now is the time of the year that you should be thinking of having routine maintenance performed on your furnace to ensure you will have uninterrupted heat for the cold months ahead. 

Routine maintenance on your furnace is essential, and at Schultheis Bros, we will not sell you something you don’t need.

Every home heating system gathers dust, dirt, and other debris that affect the performance and efficiency. The effects are high utility bills, poor air flow, and costly repairs.

Here is a list of reasons routine maintenance is so important to the efficiency of your furnace and the safety of your home:

Lower Energy Bills and Improves Energy Efficiency

A well-tuned furnace will be more efficient, and use less energy. Some studies show that routine maintenance can save up to 30% – simple things like changing your filters increase the savings and help keep your home at the desired temperature without high energy bills. Changing the filter also maintains proper air flow, which reduces the likelihood of repairs.

A well maintained furnace will last you much longer, helping you to the the most out of your furnace.

Keeps you safe

Furnaces burn fuel to produce heat. It is important to make sure the combustion process is efficient.Problems in the furnace can result in a gas leak, which is very dangerous. Carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, leaks can also be produced by a failing furnace and can be difficult to catch without a proper inspection.

Maintains manufacturers’ warranties

Manufacturers now require proof of routine maintenance on all HVAC equipment in order to process warranty claims. Lack of routine maintenance can result in manufacturers’ denying warranty claims, regardless of the age of the system.

Keeps you warm during the winter

Routine maintenance will provide you with the peace of mind that your equipment is ready for the cold winter days.

Schultheis Bros provides the best maintenance programs for homes and businesses

Call today to learn more about our preventative maintenance plans and the benefits contract holders receive – from priority scheduling, discounts on repairs, discount on new equipment, no overtime fees for holidays or weekend calls, and much more. Schultheis Bros has the perfect plan to help keep your HVAC equipment in tip top shape.

 

 

 

Thank you Pittsburgh for naming us the #1 Fan Favorite

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Proud to be voted #1 Fan Favorite in the East

Thank you to everyone who voted for Schultheis Brothers to be named the #1 Fan Favorite for the East in Heating & Cooling, Roofing, and Plumbing. We are very grateful to our employees who have helped us become a fan favorite in the Pittsburgh community by providing honest and reliable services, being voted #1 in all three departments is a HUGE honor and we are incredibly humbled.

To our customers, THANK YOU, all of the employees at Schultheis Bros. appreciate the loyalty and business you have shown us since 1946 – words cannot explain how thankful we are for the trust you place in our company and employees to be your home service providers.

Over 200,000 people from Pittsburgh Voted

Over 40,000 local businesses in Pittsburgh were nominated for the local favorite contest by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette – the top five businesses in each category made it to the final round to be voted on. Over 200,000 votes were cast in during the month of May and the winners of each category were announced in June.

Check out more local favorites in the East by the Post Gazette here

Congratulations to all the businesses named a local favorite, we cannot wait for next year’s competition!

 

 

 

Urine for a hot summer if your dog has this bad habit…

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Have you noticed a decline in the performance of your air conditioning system? Surprisingly if you have a dog they can have a big impact on your equipment during those hot summer months.

If your dog loves to leave their mark on your air conditioner, you may be in for a rude awakening this summer.

Dog urine can be very damaging to your air conditioning unit by eating away at the coil of the unit.

Damage to your unit’s coil can lower the seer rating, resulting in a less efficient system and a less comfortable home with higher energy bills.

Even if your air conditioner is a newer model, the urine can still cause extensive damage that ‘s hidden by the heavy-duty protective grates on the outside of the unit.

 

There are four ways you can deal with the issue:

1. Leave system as is, but the damage is done and your efficiency with decline with each use

2. Replace the system’s condensing coil, but this could be as costly as a new system

3. Replace the unit and move it to a new location that the dog cannot access

4. Relocate the current unit where dog does not have access

Our sales team can help you find an appropriate solution to protect your investment and make sure you have home comfort all summer long

 

We offer FREE in home estimates on new systems, call today to schedule your home consultation 412-793-8000

Now is the time to take advantage of our spring promotions with Trane and to help keep you comfortable this summer

Are there any benefits to a Roof Inspection? YES!

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Having a roof inspection performed is one of the best ways to help improve your roof’s lifespan. Schultheis Bros recommends having an inspection performed each year due to the extreme weather your roof is exposed to in the Pittsburgh area, especially after the winter months.

Springtime is the best time to schedule your annual inspection, which is right around the corner (we think…).

Rather than climbing the ladder yourself, our roofing experts at Schultheis Bros are well trained and ready to perform your annual inspection. It is important that the person you hire to look at your roof has the proper knowledge, insurance, and licenses to protect your home.

Our roofing experts will provide a written report with each inspection that examines all aspects of your roof.

What do our experts look for during a roof inspection?

Because your roof is one of the biggest investments for your home, it is important to have the roof and all components inspected to prevent any issues and costly repairs.

We provide the general condition of the roof, gutters, downspouts, flashing, decking, valleys, and skylights (if applicable), as well as any repairs that need to be done for routine maintenance. 

Correcting any issues with your roof before they become a much larger issue will help save you money and provide peace of mind that your home is protected.

Wondering if you should replace your roof rather than have an inspection performed? Click here to learn the signs that it is time to replace rather than repair

Call Schultheis Bros today for pricing inquiries and to schedule your roof inspection with one of our experts.