It’s the first really hot day of summer in McMurray, when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?
Continue ReadingWhen you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Canonsburg home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Shearer Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.
Continue ReadingWhen an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Shearer Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Washington.
Continue ReadingEnergy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.
Continue ReadingUnusual sounds may indicate the need for a tune-up, cleaning, or repair. The experts at Shearer Heating, A/C & Refrigeration can decipher the noise and get your system back on track. They have the knowledge and experience it takes to keep your HVAC equipment running at peak efficiency and delivering the comfort you expect in your McMurray home.
Continue ReadingDid you know radiant heat—the type of heat your boiler creates—was one of the first types of indoor heating systems invented, dating back to 1300 BC?
Continue ReadingIn the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change that’s different from the desired setting in your Washington home, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.
Continue ReadingAt Shearer Heating A/C and Refrigeration Inc., we are always concerned with keeping our customers feeling comfortable and safe when we are in their home. We have made it mandatory for all of our service technicians and installation crews to wear a mask, gloves, and shoe covers at every home. Also proper use of hand…
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