Why Is My Thermostat Blank? Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall with a blank screen.

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

June 9, 2025

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its blank screen.

Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!

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What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

May 28, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in McMurray, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

4 Important Heat Pump Maintenance Tips

May 7, 2025

How often do you schedule a maintenance visit for the heat pump in your McMurray home? Taking proper care of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the best way to ensure it will function efficiently and reach its full service life potential.

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6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe.

6 Ways Your Furnace Keeps You Safe

April 7, 2025

Your fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.

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Spring AC Maintenance Tips. Photo of an HVAC installed outside of a brick home or building.

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

March 31, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Pennsylvania! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

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Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

March 7, 2025

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your McMurray home?

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Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense. Person holding a jar of coins labeled "Savings".

Why Buying a Heat Pump Instead of a Furnace Makes Sense

February 24, 2025

Want to heat and cool your McMurray home, fight climate change, and save money—all at the same time?

Get a heat pump.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out? Gas burner flame abstraction long exposure.

Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

February 5, 2025

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your McMurray home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

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the model of the house stands near the flame of a gas boiler. The cost of heating real estate.

How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

January 31, 2025

Our team at Shearer Heating, A/C & Refrigeration could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

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Homeowner using zone control automation to control temperature in various rooms.

Zone Your Way to Comfort

January 15, 2025

Imagine having the power to control the temperature in every room of your home like a maestro conducting an orchestra. With a zone control system, you can! Gone are the days of battling over the thermostat or choosing between freezing in one room or melting in another.

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