Bostek Affordable Handyman Services 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.
"Alec is great! I have hired him twice now for various tasks and both times he was on time, super personable and got everything done in the time frame I was provided. I'm very happy with the results. Affordable is an accurate part of the name. I will hire again and pass along his name to friends and family."
Meghan K on June 2024
Bostek Affordable Handyman Services 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.
"Alec is great! I have hired him twice now for various tasks and both times he was on time, super personable and got everything done in the time frame I was provided. I'm very happy with the results. Affordable is an accurate part of the name. I will hire again and pass along his name to friends and family."
Meghan K on June 2024
Residential/Light Commercial business dedicated to our clientele. Treating every client as family. Doing quality work with quality equipment paired with affordable prices.
"Tyler provided same day service on the coldest day of the year and fixed a complicated issue in 20 minutes. Tyler also informed me every step of the way as to what he was diagnosing. Learned a lot. Thanks so much. Will be using this company for all my heating and cooling needs!!!"
Thomas G on January 2025
Residential/Light Commercial business dedicated to our clientele. Treating every client as family. Doing quality work with quality equipment paired with affordable prices.
"Tyler provided same day service on the coldest day of the year and fixed a complicated issue in 20 minutes. Tyler also informed me every step of the way as to what he was diagnosing. Learned a lot. Thanks so much. Will be using this company for all my heating and cooling needs!!!"
Thomas G on January 2025
The problem with most "pros"? Too many bad habits. It's easy to get swept away in the day to day monotony, even for those that call themselves "pros". When it comes to hiring a heating and cooling technician, nobody wants to deal with being treated like a sale rather than a person, the use of scare tactics instead of education, or someone who just wants to get to job done quickly instead of correctly. All our HVAC pros go through 5 years of HVAC schooling, for a total of 10,000 hours of on-the-job training. And it's not just technical training either; it's training that focuses on you, on making you feel comfortable every step of the way. We will roll out the red carpet for you, both figuratively and literally. Red Carpet Treatment During every visit to a home, we lay out an actual red carpet to prevent any additional mess. But what may be even more important than just protecting your home is making sure you feel like you've received the best in customer service.
"Tim Calfo is a liar, a crook and does not deserve the privilege to own a business that serves the community. Do your homework before you hire this company. LONG story short, I purchased a new boiler system. I was promised the new system would work in the same manner as the old one, meaning my home was zoned for different areas with different thermostats (through circulator pumps). The technicians that completed the installation never took the time to learn how my home was setup and did not complete the zoning for the new system at the time of install. Instead of admitting their mistake, I was lied to multiple times and told my previous system was never zoned. (Which is a lie and verified by a 3rd party who has worked in this home prior to me buying it). Now, they want to charge more money to fix it because and zoning was not part of the original contract . This bait and switch type tactic seems to be a common theme for Calfo based on other reviews, they do this pretty often."
David H on May 2025
The problem with most "pros"? Too many bad habits. It's easy to get swept away in the day to day monotony, even for those that call themselves "pros". When it comes to hiring a heating and cooling technician, nobody wants to deal with being treated like a sale rather than a person, the use of scare tactics instead of education, or someone who just wants to get to job done quickly instead of correctly. All our HVAC pros go through 5 years of HVAC schooling, for a total of 10,000 hours of on-the-job training. And it's not just technical training either; it's training that focuses on you, on making you feel comfortable every step of the way. We will roll out the red carpet for you, both figuratively and literally. Red Carpet Treatment During every visit to a home, we lay out an actual red carpet to prevent any additional mess. But what may be even more important than just protecting your home is making sure you feel like you've received the best in customer service.
"Tim Calfo is a liar, a crook and does not deserve the privilege to own a business that serves the community. Do your homework before you hire this company. LONG story short, I purchased a new boiler system. I was promised the new system would work in the same manner as the old one, meaning my home was zoned for different areas with different thermostats (through circulator pumps). The technicians that completed the installation never took the time to learn how my home was setup and did not complete the zoning for the new system at the time of install. Instead of admitting their mistake, I was lied to multiple times and told my previous system was never zoned. (Which is a lie and verified by a 3rd party who has worked in this home prior to me buying it). Now, they want to charge more money to fix it because and zoning was not part of the original contract . This bait and switch type tactic seems to be a common theme for Calfo based on other reviews, they do this pretty often."
David H on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Quick responses and fast turnaround."
Brad G on May 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Quick responses and fast turnaround."
Brad G on May 2025
Mr. Handyman of Pittsburgh, East Suburbs and Greensburg, is proud to be a locally owned and family operated business that serves our local community. With 24 hours in a day, we understand that it can be difficult to keep up with the small projects that start to accumulate around the home. Let us help! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your handyman projects and incomplete honey-dos. As a locally owned and operated business we take enormous pride in the reputation that we have built throughout our community. You can count on us to be timely, tidy and that you will be 100% satisfied when the job is done. Get in touch today!
"Amazing group of repair professionals. I highly recommend Mr. Handyman Pittsburgh East. The deck on my house needed to be replaced. Rick, the Project Manager, and Todd, Chuck, Shawn and Jack, the service techs who worked on the deck, were excellent, very professional and neat, cleaning up every day. When I started talking with Rick about this project, I thought it wasn't going to possible for me to have everything taken care of in one undertaking. I must admit that cost was the major stumbling block. The deck is large and lumber/material costs took my breath away. But Rick worked with me, adjusting the materials and the design and making suggestions to help me make it happen! The deck was completed yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I now have a lovely place to sit and enjoy the day and my dog Spencer has a safe place to play outside. Thank you so much for all of your patience, kindness and, of course, excellent work!"
Rita W on December 2024
Mr. Handyman of Pittsburgh, East Suburbs and Greensburg, is proud to be a locally owned and family operated business that serves our local community. With 24 hours in a day, we understand that it can be difficult to keep up with the small projects that start to accumulate around the home. Let us help! With years of experience and unmatched expertise, we can help with any and all of your handyman projects and incomplete honey-dos. As a locally owned and operated business we take enormous pride in the reputation that we have built throughout our community. You can count on us to be timely, tidy and that you will be 100% satisfied when the job is done. Get in touch today!
"Amazing group of repair professionals. I highly recommend Mr. Handyman Pittsburgh East. The deck on my house needed to be replaced. Rick, the Project Manager, and Todd, Chuck, Shawn and Jack, the service techs who worked on the deck, were excellent, very professional and neat, cleaning up every day. When I started talking with Rick about this project, I thought it wasn't going to possible for me to have everything taken care of in one undertaking. I must admit that cost was the major stumbling block. The deck is large and lumber/material costs took my breath away. But Rick worked with me, adjusting the materials and the design and making suggestions to help me make it happen! The deck was completed yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I now have a lovely place to sit and enjoy the day and my dog Spencer has a safe place to play outside. Thank you so much for all of your patience, kindness and, of course, excellent work!"
Rita W on December 2024
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
Innovative Heating and Cooling company that offers services in all aspects of HVAC. We service existing equipment, install new equipment like boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, mini split systems, duct work, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air handlers. We are an owner-operated business.
"Woke up to a cold house. Innovative was great. Responded and arrived quickly. Promptly diagnosed the problem and was able to fix it in no time."
Karl V on December 2024
Innovative Heating and Cooling company that offers services in all aspects of HVAC. We service existing equipment, install new equipment like boilers, furnaces, air conditioners, mini split systems, duct work, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and air handlers. We are an owner-operated business.
"Woke up to a cold house. Innovative was great. Responded and arrived quickly. Promptly diagnosed the problem and was able to fix it in no time."
Karl V on December 2024
At Sullivan Super Service, you’ll take pride in knowing you’re hiring a family-owned company that employs four generations of Sullivans and has been working in the Pittsburgh area since 1964. Bill and Anna Sullivan started their business out of their home with just one truck. As their family grew, so did their business and they opened a shop in Braddock and hired more technicians. Through the years the company grew but remained committed to offering the special touch of a family operated business.
"Overall the multiple projects went well. More costly than expected but we did receive some discounts which helped. The only one item I would mention is that we bought an incorrect faucet/drain combination. The tech replaced the drain components but since the faucet we had was designed to have a pull lever for the drain, and the one he used was a push down stopper, the hole where the pull up leveler would have gone stayed opened. It does not look good so we now need to live with it."
Joy L on August 2024
At Sullivan Super Service, you’ll take pride in knowing you’re hiring a family-owned company that employs four generations of Sullivans and has been working in the Pittsburgh area since 1964. Bill and Anna Sullivan started their business out of their home with just one truck. As their family grew, so did their business and they opened a shop in Braddock and hired more technicians. Through the years the company grew but remained committed to offering the special touch of a family operated business.
"Overall the multiple projects went well. More costly than expected but we did receive some discounts which helped. The only one item I would mention is that we bought an incorrect faucet/drain combination. The tech replaced the drain components but since the faucet we had was designed to have a pull lever for the drain, and the one he used was a push down stopper, the hole where the pull up leveler would have gone stayed opened. It does not look good so we now need to live with it."
Joy L on August 2024
Family owned business with over 4 years experience - HANDYMAN - Doors- Painting - all fixes and repairs in your home. We can tackle it all from a full bathroom renovation to a couple of squeaky doors! We will call you back every time!
"Excellent workmanship, honest, straightforward pricing. Would recommend and hire again."
Mary C on April 2025
Family owned business with over 4 years experience - HANDYMAN - Doors- Painting - all fixes and repairs in your home. We can tackle it all from a full bathroom renovation to a couple of squeaky doors! We will call you back every time!
"Excellent workmanship, honest, straightforward pricing. Would recommend and hire again."
Mary C on April 2025
John Mullen Home Repair has been a well-respected Heating and Air Conditioning "Solutionist" in the Pittsburgh area since its inception. I believe in honesty, open communication, reliability, customer service, timeliness and managing every project I undertake in a cost effective way. This way I can complete every job on time and on budget. . My biggest assets are my dedicated, hardworking, safety conscious honest caring crew. We believe in treating each job as we would want any contractor to treat our family if we cannot be there . We proudly represent Amana and Daikin systems. Thank you for considering John Mullen Home Repair. Financing is available.
"Excellent experience. Highly recommended."
Jason Z on January 2022
John Mullen Home Repair has been a well-respected Heating and Air Conditioning "Solutionist" in the Pittsburgh area since its inception. I believe in honesty, open communication, reliability, customer service, timeliness and managing every project I undertake in a cost effective way. This way I can complete every job on time and on budget. . My biggest assets are my dedicated, hardworking, safety conscious honest caring crew. We believe in treating each job as we would want any contractor to treat our family if we cannot be there . We proudly represent Amana and Daikin systems. Thank you for considering John Mullen Home Repair. Financing is available.
"Excellent experience. Highly recommended."
Jason Z on January 2022
It's often worth replacing your old thermostat with a newer model that can enhance your home's comfort and energy efficiency. Upgrading to a programmable or smart thermostat can save you up to $200 per year on energy bills. Plus, smart thermostats offer convenient features like remote control and learning capabilities, making your home more comfortable and easier to manage.
Signs of a bad thermostat include your HVAC system not turning on when it's supposed to or failing to reach the desired temperature. If the thermostat's display is blank or not functioning properly, it could be malfunctioning. Another indicator is the HVAC system running continuously without shutting off or cycling on and off too frequently. You might also notice uneven temperatures throughout your home, with some rooms being too warm or too cold. These issues suggest that the thermostat is failing and may need repair or replacement to ensure your HVAC system operates efficiently.
A thermostat should last between 10 to 20 years, depending on its quality and how well it's maintained. Over time, dust, wiring issues, and general wear can affect its performance. Even if a thermostat is still functioning after 10 years, you might choose to replace it to take advantage of newer energy-saving technologies and smart home integrations. Upgrading to a modern thermostat can improve efficiency, offer more control over your home's climate, and potentially lower energy bills.
The number of thermostats you need depends on your home's size, layout, and heating and cooling zones. In a standard single-zone HVAC system, one thermostat controls the temperature for the entire home. However, larger homes or those with multiple floors might benefit from multiple thermostats linked to a multi-zone HVAC system. This setup can offer better comfort and energy efficiency: It lets you customize the temperature in different areas, so you're only heating or cooling the spaces you're using.
Replacing a thermostat typically takes a professional technician about one to two hours to complete. If you're swapping out an existing thermostat for a similar model with compatible wiring, the process can be done in less than an hour. However, installing a new thermostat that requires additional wiring, such as a smart thermostat, or moving the thermostat to a new location can extend the time to two hours or more. Complex installations may also involve cutting into drywall or integrating with other home systems, which can add to the duration.
There are a few things that can cause your home thermostat to fail. The most simple one is age and cleanliness. Dirt, grease, dust, and other small particles can clog sensors and cause malfunctions in readings. You may also have a failing power supply and loose connections, and the simplest cause is that it isn't installed in the right place in your home so it can't properly sense air temperature. Repairing a thermostat costs around $210.