Heating and cooling questions, answered

Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights and weekends. If your heat, air conditioning or water heater stops working, call (717) 758-8664.

We serve York, Pennsylvania and the surrounding area, including East York, Hallam, Hellam, Springettsbury, Red Lion, Dallastown, Manchester, West York, Spring Garden, Shiloh, Windsor, Weigelstown and Dover. Our shop is at 4008 Allison Dr, York, PA 17402. If you are not sure whether you are in our area, give us a call.

We service and repair all major brands of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps and water heaters. For new systems, we specialize in installing Rheem equipment.

Yes. Estimates are free. Call (717) 758-8664 or request one online and we will set up a time.

Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your heat goes out, call (717) 758-8664.

We service and repair all major brands of furnaces, boilers and heat pumps. For new systems, we specialize in installing Rheem equipment.

Once a year, ideally in the fall before heating season. A tune-up keeps the furnace running efficiently and catches small problems before they turn into a no-heat call.

The most common causes are a dirty flame sensor that shuts the burners off, a failed igniter, a clogged filter that makes the furnace overheat and shut down its burners, or a problem with the gas supply. Check that the thermostat is set to heat and the filter is clean. If it still blows cold, call for a repair.

Short-cycling usually means the furnace is overheating from a dirty filter or blocked vents, the flame sensor is faulty, or the thermostat is in a bad spot. A furnace that is too large for the house can also short-cycle.

Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (717) 758-8664.

Most furnaces last about 15 to 20 years with regular maintenance. Past that, efficiency drops and repairs get more frequent.

We specialize in installing Rheem furnaces. We service and repair all major brands.

Yes. Estimates are free. Call (717) 758-8664 or request one online.

Yes. We repair and maintain both steam and hot-water boilers.

Yes. We replace old boilers with new ones sized to your home, keeping your existing radiators or baseboard. Estimates are free: call (717) 758-8664 or request one online.

Most residential boilers last about 20 to 30 years with yearly maintenance, longer than a typical furnace. Past that, efficiency drops and parts get harder to find.

Yes. We can remove the boiler and radiators and install a gas furnace, ductwork, vents and a central air conditioner. We will walk you through the options and costs of replacing the boiler versus converting.

Banging usually comes from air or trapped water in the pipes, especially in steam systems, or from mineral buildup inside the boiler. It is worth having checked, because it often points to a problem that gets worse over time.

Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your air conditioning stops working, call (717) 758-8664.

We service and repair all major brands of central air conditioners, heat pumps and ductless mini-splits. For new systems, we specialize in installing Rheem equipment.

Once a year, ideally in the spring before cooling season. A tune-up keeps it efficient and catches small problems before the first hot week.

The most common causes are a dirty filter or coil, low refrigerant from a leak, a failed capacitor, or an outdoor unit that is not running. Check that the thermostat is set to cool and the filter is clean. If it still is not cooling, call for a repair.

Ice usually means the indoor coil is getting too cold, most often from restricted airflow (a dirty filter or coil) or low refrigerant. Turn the AC off and let it thaw, and run the fan to speed it up. Then have it checked, because running it frozen can damage the compressor.

Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (717) 758-8664.

Refrigerant doesn’t get used up, so if the system is low, it’s leaking. A recharge without a repair gets you cooling again, but the refrigerant leaks back out, often within weeks or months. We find the leak first. On an old system with a very slow leak, a recharge can be a reasonable stopgap while you plan a replacement, and we’ll tell you if that’s the case.

Common signs are warm air from the vents, ice on the copper lines or indoor coil, a hissing sound near the unit, and a system that needs a recharge every year. A dirty filter can cause some of the same symptoms, so check that first. Only a pressure check confirms the charge is low.

A small leak from a home air conditioner usually isn’t a health emergency, but it will hurt the system: a compressor running low on refrigerant overheats and can fail, which is the most expensive repair on an AC. Turn the system off if the coil is iced up. If you smell a strong chemical odor indoors, open windows and call.

R-22, the old Freon, hasn’t been made or imported in the U.S. since 2020, so what’s left is scarce and expensive. A small R-22 leak can still be repaired, but on a leaking R-22 system, replacing it with a new system usually makes more sense than refilling it.

Yes. A heat pump has the same refrigerant circuit as an air conditioner, so finding and repairing a leak works the same way. Call (717) 758-8664.

Most central air conditioners last about 12 to 15 years with regular maintenance. Past that, efficiency drops and repairs get more frequent.

Not always. If both are near the end of their life, replacing them together can save on labor and makes sure the system is matched. If your furnace is fairly new, replacing just the AC and coil is often fine.

Yes. Estimates are free. Call (717) 758-8664 or request one online.

Yes. We service and repair ductless mini-splits from every major brand, whoever installed them. Call (717) 758-8664.

Yes. Ductless mini-splits are heat pumps, so they heat as well as cool. Cold-climate models keep heating well in Pennsylvania winters, though many homes keep another heat source for the coldest days.

It depends on the size and layout of the space. One indoor unit can handle an open area or a single room. Several rooms usually need several units connected to one or more outdoor units.

Rinse the indoor unit filters every month or two during heavy use, and have the system professionally cleaned and checked once a year.

Yes. We install, repair and maintain both tank and tankless water heaters.

Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your water heater is leaking or you have no hot water, call (717) 758-8664.

Yes. We repair gas, electric and propane water heaters. On an electric tank, no hot water or water that runs out fast usually means a failed heating element or thermostat, which is often a straightforward repair.

On a gas water heater, the most common causes are a pilot light that has gone out, a bad thermocouple, or a failed gas valve. On an electric water heater, check for a tripped breaker; otherwise a heating element or thermostat has likely failed.

Water can come from the relief valve, the drain valve, a loose fitting, or the tank itself. Valves and fittings can be repaired. If the tank is leaking, it needs to be replaced. Turn off the water supply and the gas or power to the heater, and call for service.

Popping or rumbling usually means sediment has built up at the bottom of the tank and water trapped under it is boiling. Flushing the tank can help. Heavy buildup also shortens the heater’s life.

A straight swap of a standard tank usually takes a few hours. Moving to a different type, such as switching to tankless, can take longer because of gas, venting or electrical changes.

It depends on how many people live in the home and how much hot water you use at once. Many homes use a 40 or 50 gallon tank. We will size it to your household.

Yes. Estimates are free. Call (717) 758-8664 or request one online.

Yes. We repair and maintain tankless water heaters from every major brand. Most problems show up as an error code, so note it if you see one, then call (717) 758-8664.

It often is for households that run out of hot water or plan to stay in the home long-term, because it lasts longer and does not run out. The upfront cost is higher than a tank, and some homes need gas line or venting upgrades.

Up to 20 years with proper maintenance, compared with 8 to 12 years for a typical tank water heater.

Yes. Plan on flushing and descaling it about once a year, more often with hard water, and cleaning the inlet filter. It keeps the unit efficient and extends its life.

Twice a year: once in the spring for your cooling system and once in the fall for your heating system. Regular maintenance keeps the system running efficiently and helps prevent unexpected breakdowns.

Every 1 to 2 months, depending on the type of filter, how much the system runs and the air quality in your home. A clean filter keeps the system efficient and improves indoor air quality.

No. Leave it running and turn it down no more than 5 degrees.

A traditional tank water heater usually lasts 8 to 12 years. A tankless water heater can last up to 20 years with proper maintenance. Flushing the tank and checking the anode rod regularly can help extend its life.

Keep up with regular maintenance, replace air filters often, seal any leaks in your ductwork and consider a programmable thermostat. Upgrading to energy-efficient equipment can also lower your energy use and bills.

Yes. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights and weekends. Call (717) 758-8664.

Call at night for no heat in cold weather, no AC when someone in the house is vulnerable to heat, a leaking water heater, or a burning smell. If it can safely wait, we’ll tell you, and we can often walk you through getting by until morning.

Leave the house right away without switching anything on or off, then call 911 or your gas company’s emergency line from outside. Once it’s safe, call us for the repair.

Yes. Call (717) 758-8664 for a water heater that’s leaking or has stopped heating. While you wait, turn off the cold-water valve at the top of the tank and the gas or power to the heater.

We serve York and the surrounding area. See our service areas, or call and ask about your address.

Yes. Modern heat pumps heat well through most of a York County winter, and cold-climate models keep working efficiently well below freezing. Many homes pair a heat pump with a furnace or electric backup heat for the coldest days.

An air conditioner only cools. A heat pump is built the same way but can run in reverse, so the same outdoor unit also heats your home in fall, winter and spring.

Yes. We service and repair heat pumps from every major brand. For new systems, we specialize in installing Rheem equipment.

In York County winters it often is. It keeps humidity comfortable in every room without refilling portable units, and comfortable humidity can make the house feel warmer at the same thermostat setting.

A filter that is too restrictive for your system can reduce airflow. A whole-home air cleaner with a deep media filter avoids that problem, because it filters better without choking the airflow.

A furnace tune-up in the fall covers the burners, igniter and flame sensor, heat exchanger, safety controls, venting, blower and filter. An AC tune-up in the spring covers the outdoor coil, refrigerant pressures, capacitor and contactor, condensate drain, and the indoor coil and blower.

Yes. We offer maintenance plans tailored to your system, with regular inspections, cleanings and tune-ups. Call (717) 758-8664 to set one up.

Most smart thermostats work with most furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps. Some need a common wire (C-wire) for power, and heat pumps and dual-fuel systems need a thermostat that supports them. We check compatibility and add wiring if needed.

On an interior wall in a room you use often, away from supply vents, windows, sunlight, lamps and the kitchen, so it reads the true temperature of the house.

Yes. A thermostat in a bad spot, a failing sensor, or the wrong settings can make the system turn on and off too often. It is one of the first things we check.

Usually because that room is not getting enough airflow: the duct run is long or undersized, a duct is crushed or disconnected, or there is no return. It can also be the room itself, such as large windows or a space over a garage.

Yes. We can install complete ductwork along with a furnace and central air when converting from a boiler. For a single room or addition, a ductless mini-split is another option.

Yes. Leaks in ducts that run through attics, crawlspaces or unfinished basements can waste a large share of the heating and cooling you pay for, and pull dust into the system.

Yes. We relocate furnaces, water heaters and other HVAC equipment, including the gas line, venting and connections that go with them.

Yes. We move and reroute gas lines for HVAC equipment and test every connection for leaks before the job is done.

Call (717) 758-8664 or request a free estimate online. We will look at the job and give you a quote.

Yes. We service heating and cooling for small businesses, shops, offices and rental properties around York, PA. Call (717) 758-8664 to talk through your building.

Yes. We repair and replace packaged rooftop units, including craning a new unit onto the roof.

Yes. We service rental homes and units for owners who want one company to call for repairs, replacements and maintenance.

Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (717) 758-8664.