Freedom Contracting And Excavating LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Dave and AJ from Freedom Contracting & Excavating did a great job for a reasonable price. I had an idea for an outdoor griddle setup using natural gas instead of propane tanks. I thought it was a long shot but they were able to make it happen. Very courteous and straight forward. They even went above and beyond by helping me with the natural gas conversion on my griddle. I would definitely hire them again and if you need any gas line work done, call Freedom C & E for sure! Thanks again!"
Robert N on November 2022
Freedom Contracting And Excavating LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Dave and AJ from Freedom Contracting & Excavating did a great job for a reasonable price. I had an idea for an outdoor griddle setup using natural gas instead of propane tanks. I thought it was a long shot but they were able to make it happen. Very courteous and straight forward. They even went above and beyond by helping me with the natural gas conversion on my griddle. I would definitely hire them again and if you need any gas line work done, call Freedom C & E for sure! Thanks again!"
Robert N on November 2022
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is experienced in handling a wide range of installation and repair needs, and offer 24-hour emergency plumbing services. Only quality parts and plumbing fixtures are used to exceed your expectations. You are the most important person in our business, and our company was built with you in mind. Our dedicated craftsmen and career professionals will honor you and your family with polite, friendly consideration, and no vulgarity or smoking in your home or on your property. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing- , your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for all your plumbing problems, you can�t lose.
"They were very efficient and had good communication. I would definitely being going to them for any needs that come up in the future"
Jean T on February 2025
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is experienced in handling a wide range of installation and repair needs, and offer 24-hour emergency plumbing services. Only quality parts and plumbing fixtures are used to exceed your expectations. You are the most important person in our business, and our company was built with you in mind. Our dedicated craftsmen and career professionals will honor you and your family with polite, friendly consideration, and no vulgarity or smoking in your home or on your property. At Benjamin Franklin Plumbing- , your complete satisfaction with both our service and plumbers is 100% guaranteed. Our on-time guarantee is one of the best in the country, and backed by highly skilled plumbers that are expertly trained and experienced to exceed your expectations. Simply put, when you choose Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for all your plumbing problems, you can�t lose.
"They were very efficient and had good communication. I would definitely being going to them for any needs that come up in the future"
Jean T on February 2025
Air Systems Mechanical Contracting, Inc. is a customer-focused heating, air conditioning, and excavation company that was originally started in 1989. Located in New Brighton, PA, we employ highly-trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Beaver, Lawrence, Allegheny & Butler Counties. By today’s standards, our company achieves what is unheard of in our industry by maintaining customer satisfaction and approval before, during, and after our interactions with our customers. We accomplish this by maintaining up-to-date knowledge, employee training, competitive pricing, and professional workmanship. We strive to maintain our company motto of exceeding your expectations through results.
"Service by Steve was perfect. Very knowledgeable and pleasant."
George H on February 2025
Air Systems Mechanical Contracting, Inc. is a customer-focused heating, air conditioning, and excavation company that was originally started in 1989. Located in New Brighton, PA, we employ highly-trained people whose goal is to make our company the best service company in Beaver, Lawrence, Allegheny & Butler Counties. By today’s standards, our company achieves what is unheard of in our industry by maintaining customer satisfaction and approval before, during, and after our interactions with our customers. We accomplish this by maintaining up-to-date knowledge, employee training, competitive pricing, and professional workmanship. We strive to maintain our company motto of exceeding your expectations through results.
"Service by Steve was perfect. Very knowledgeable and pleasant."
George H on February 2025
Here at Jacob Heating and Cooling, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Repairs done"
Harry M on November 2024
Here at Jacob Heating and Cooling, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Repairs done"
Harry M on November 2024
You’re going to get the most experienced Licensed Plumber ... at a fraction of the cost! When you engage Bill Antesberger at Antesberger Plumbing in Monongahela, PA, you're getting the expertise of a 20-year veteran and licensed plumber, all at a fraction of the cost you'd face with a big firm. Unlike large companies that send seasoned professionals like Bill for initial assessments, only to replace them with much more junior technicians for the actual work, Bill handles your plumbing needs personally from start to finish. This means you receive the highest quality service without the inflated prices. Big firms charge almost twice as much for the same job, but with Antesberger Plumbing, you can rest assured that your plumbing issues are addressed efficiently, professionally, and affordably by an industry expert dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Choose Bill Antesberger for reliable, expert plumbing without the hefty price tag.
"I am so happy that I went with Bill. The estimate was free, he was here when he said he would be, and he took care of all my issues. I also ended up having him install a new hot water tank. I couldn't be more pleased with his work and would absolutely use him again anytime."
Melanie H on May 2025
You’re going to get the most experienced Licensed Plumber ... at a fraction of the cost! When you engage Bill Antesberger at Antesberger Plumbing in Monongahela, PA, you're getting the expertise of a 20-year veteran and licensed plumber, all at a fraction of the cost you'd face with a big firm. Unlike large companies that send seasoned professionals like Bill for initial assessments, only to replace them with much more junior technicians for the actual work, Bill handles your plumbing needs personally from start to finish. This means you receive the highest quality service without the inflated prices. Big firms charge almost twice as much for the same job, but with Antesberger Plumbing, you can rest assured that your plumbing issues are addressed efficiently, professionally, and affordably by an industry expert dedicated to delivering exceptional results. Choose Bill Antesberger for reliable, expert plumbing without the hefty price tag.
"I am so happy that I went with Bill. The estimate was free, he was here when he said he would be, and he took care of all my issues. I also ended up having him install a new hot water tank. I couldn't be more pleased with his work and would absolutely use him again anytime."
Melanie H on May 2025
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
Reliant gas lines is a natural gas service line repair or replacement company. I handle the buried portion of the service line from curb stop to meter and the buried house line if the meter is far away from the house. I do a good job at a fair price, am qualified for both Peoples Gas and Columbia Gas and fully insured. As a small owner operator business I can be flexible on scheduling as these types of problems tend to be emergencies. While in business for myself just a short time now I have over 15 years of experience in the natural gas industry involving repair and replacement of gas mains and service lines.
"Reliant Gas Lines arrived at my house quickly. They made all the repairs fast and efficiently. Matt and his crew were very respectful of me and my property. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Very highly recommended."
Kerry B on April 2025
For over 10 years, Jacob Heating & Cooling has been providing Pittsburgh homeowners with the best in HVAC installation, service, and repair. As a family-owned business, our values are rooted in treating your home like our own, providing professional service that is held to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. When you work with Jacob Heating & Cooling, you are treated like family and can rest assured that your HVAC needs are in good hands.
"Great, very professional. Recommended."
Marion C on April 2025
For over 10 years, Jacob Heating & Cooling has been providing Pittsburgh homeowners with the best in HVAC installation, service, and repair. As a family-owned business, our values are rooted in treating your home like our own, providing professional service that is held to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. When you work with Jacob Heating & Cooling, you are treated like family and can rest assured that your HVAC needs are in good hands.
"Great, very professional. Recommended."
Marion C on April 2025
Kitchen cabinet sales & design. Specializing in problem kitchens and unique designs. Refacing of existing cabinets in wood and Laminate, countertops, sinks, faucets, appliances, flooring and complete bathroom renovations. In house Installers and Free financing available. WWW.TRICOUNTYKITCHENS.COM
"Multi-time returning customer of Tri County Kitchens Inc. Few little kitchen update projects previously completed with them. Now we just completed our 2nd full kitchen renovation with Todd and his team. My wife and I are very cautious when hiring people to come work at our home. We are careful and decisive during the process to choose the professionals we decide upon. That being said... Todd and his crew are always 1st class to interact with. Courteous to converse with during the planning period. Happy to answer questions regarding materials, products, and the design that was best for our home. Detailed and itemized quote followed. Thorough plan of action was written out as well. The results have revamped the look of our home. As neighbors and friends and family do... they want to know who did the work and are we happy with the company who did the work. Yes, were are tremendously pleased. Happy to pass along their contact information so they too can utilize Todd and his team. Proud to have had Tri County Kitchens Inc take care of us, yet again"
Jonathan L on August 2022
Kitchen cabinet sales & design. Specializing in problem kitchens and unique designs. Refacing of existing cabinets in wood and Laminate, countertops, sinks, faucets, appliances, flooring and complete bathroom renovations. In house Installers and Free financing available. WWW.TRICOUNTYKITCHENS.COM
"Multi-time returning customer of Tri County Kitchens Inc. Few little kitchen update projects previously completed with them. Now we just completed our 2nd full kitchen renovation with Todd and his team. My wife and I are very cautious when hiring people to come work at our home. We are careful and decisive during the process to choose the professionals we decide upon. That being said... Todd and his crew are always 1st class to interact with. Courteous to converse with during the planning period. Happy to answer questions regarding materials, products, and the design that was best for our home. Detailed and itemized quote followed. Thorough plan of action was written out as well. The results have revamped the look of our home. As neighbors and friends and family do... they want to know who did the work and are we happy with the company who did the work. Yes, were are tremendously pleased. Happy to pass along their contact information so they too can utilize Todd and his team. Proud to have had Tri County Kitchens Inc take care of us, yet again"
Jonathan L on August 2022
PA055967-James A. Munion had a start just like anyone else, at the very bottom. He swept up the work shop for a company called Dotson brothers when he was only 12 years old. Mr. Dotson said to James A.: “I actually can’t believe that you moved the glue buckets out of the way to sweep in the corners. The last kid we had never took the time to do that.” From that day forward, James had a permanent place at Dotson Brothers. He quickly moved on to shop hand, and was allowed to help create the laminate counter tops the company made. After only a short amount of time, Mr. Dotson had trusted Jim with crafting them on his own. Jim took to it with excellent initiative. However, after an extended amount of time creating counter tops, it was time to move on with his career… James’ grandmother owned a two car garage she rented out for tenants. The day he said he was going to start his own business, she, (politely as an italian-broken-english-speaking grandmother could,) kicked out the two tenants immediately and gave him his work shop. Since that very day, we have been running the business out of that very same two car garage. We have been family owned and operated since we turned the power on in the shop, in 1978. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling - Cabinets, Vanities, Cabinet Refacing, New Cabinets, Bar Tops
"Highly recommend, great work, reasonable pricing, hard workers, easy to work with, amazing attention to detail, skilled craftsmen, and great people."
Frank F on July 2024
PA055967-James A. Munion had a start just like anyone else, at the very bottom. He swept up the work shop for a company called Dotson brothers when he was only 12 years old. Mr. Dotson said to James A.: “I actually can’t believe that you moved the glue buckets out of the way to sweep in the corners. The last kid we had never took the time to do that.” From that day forward, James had a permanent place at Dotson Brothers. He quickly moved on to shop hand, and was allowed to help create the laminate counter tops the company made. After only a short amount of time, Mr. Dotson had trusted Jim with crafting them on his own. Jim took to it with excellent initiative. However, after an extended amount of time creating counter tops, it was time to move on with his career… James’ grandmother owned a two car garage she rented out for tenants. The day he said he was going to start his own business, she, (politely as an italian-broken-english-speaking grandmother could,) kicked out the two tenants immediately and gave him his work shop. Since that very day, we have been running the business out of that very same two car garage. We have been family owned and operated since we turned the power on in the shop, in 1978. Kitchen & Bath Remodeling - Cabinets, Vanities, Cabinet Refacing, New Cabinets, Bar Tops
"Highly recommend, great work, reasonable pricing, hard workers, easy to work with, amazing attention to detail, skilled craftsmen, and great people."
Frank F on July 2024
We are a small locally owned and operated remodeling business located in Apollo Pa, We do all size jobs from monor repairs to major over hauls I have been doing this work for 22 years and enjoy what I do. Our prices are very competitive because we are a smaller business un like those huge chain remodeling companies who just want to rob you of your hard earned money. we are dependable, clean, and get all jobs done in a timely manner.We are certified in lead paint removal for those older homes around the Burg. We proudly serve Pittsburgh and surrounding areas
"Excellent work; very thorough and meticulous. Cleaned up their work at the end of each day. Very happy with the results."
Sharon P on March 2025
We are a small locally owned and operated remodeling business located in Apollo Pa, We do all size jobs from monor repairs to major over hauls I have been doing this work for 22 years and enjoy what I do. Our prices are very competitive because we are a smaller business un like those huge chain remodeling companies who just want to rob you of your hard earned money. we are dependable, clean, and get all jobs done in a timely manner.We are certified in lead paint removal for those older homes around the Burg. We proudly serve Pittsburgh and surrounding areas
"Excellent work; very thorough and meticulous. Cleaned up their work at the end of each day. Very happy with the results."
Sharon P on March 2025
Yes, although they have a higher upfront cost compared to traditional units, tankless water heaters can be worth the investment for many homeowners. They heat water on demand, eliminating standby energy losses and leading to 24% to 34% greater energy efficiency for homes using up to 41 gallons of hot water daily. Tankless units last longer—around 20 years with proper maintenance—and require less space than traditional units. They also reduce the risk of leaks and water damage since there's no tank to corrode and fail.
Tankless water heaters, including gas-powered models, do require electricity to operate components like the ignition and control systems. This means they won't function during a power outage. If you live in an area prone to outages and want to ensure a continuous hot water supply, consider installing a battery backup system or generator to keep your tankless water heater running when the power goes out.
You should set your tankless water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal safety and efficiency, as recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Setting the temperature at 120 degrees prevents scalding accidents, particularly for children and the elderly, and reduces energy consumption. Temperatures above 140 degrees increase the risk of burns and promote mineral buildup, which can decrease the system's efficiency.
A 20-minute shower uses 50 to 60 gallons of water, assuming a flow rate of 2.5 to 3 gallons per minute. A typical whole-house tankless water heater can produce 4 to 8 gallons of hot water per minute, providing continuous hot water for long showers. By installing low-flow showerheads and reducing shower time, you decrease water consumption and energy costs, maximizing the efficiency of your tankless system.
With proper maintenance, a tankless water heater lasts around 20 years, significantly longer than conventional tank water heaters, which last between 8 and 12 years. Regular inspections and timely repairs can further extend its lifespan. To keep your tankless system operating efficiently, have it inspected or serviced annually and address any minor issues promptly by contacting a local tankless water heater repair service.