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
STA SO COOL HVAC is your best choice for residential and commercial jobs. Gino has over 15 years in the industry. We have a very good and reliable supplier that we can provide additional purchase discounts for new unit installations that we always pass on to you the clients. Call us today for the best service for the best price. Many people ask me where I got the business name. My maternal grandfather and I were very close, his name was Steve Staso. I decided to separate his last name and add cool. Hence the name STA SO COOL came about. My grandfather meant the world to me and I plan on honoring his name with my HVAC business.
"This company was out last week installed a furnace at my mother's house did a great job but after they finished the job they did recommend so other things be replaced the hot water tank. This was very important since the flu was busted. So the next day mom decided to get a 50 gallon power vent and ac to the house as she had never had ac before. So gino the owner came out on Tuesday night took some measurements and his guys came out Saturday morning installed the power vent hot water tank and ac unit. They went above and beyond any company i have seen in the past. Thank you Gino Casey Joe for a fantastic job."
Edward C on February 2025
STA SO COOL HVAC is your best choice for residential and commercial jobs. Gino has over 15 years in the industry. We have a very good and reliable supplier that we can provide additional purchase discounts for new unit installations that we always pass on to you the clients. Call us today for the best service for the best price. Many people ask me where I got the business name. My maternal grandfather and I were very close, his name was Steve Staso. I decided to separate his last name and add cool. Hence the name STA SO COOL came about. My grandfather meant the world to me and I plan on honoring his name with my HVAC business.
"This company was out last week installed a furnace at my mother's house did a great job but after they finished the job they did recommend so other things be replaced the hot water tank. This was very important since the flu was busted. So the next day mom decided to get a 50 gallon power vent and ac to the house as she had never had ac before. So gino the owner came out on Tuesday night took some measurements and his guys came out Saturday morning installed the power vent hot water tank and ac unit. They went above and beyond any company i have seen in the past. Thank you Gino Casey Joe for a fantastic job."
Edward C on February 2025
Kohl Heating Services specializes in the installation and service of gas, electric and oil furnaces, central air conditioning, ductless systems, air cleaners, humidifiers and tankless and conventional hot water heaters. Family owned and operated, we have been offering top quality installations and service for over 43 years and have the experience and the expertise to ensure your project is complete in a timely and efficient manner. We provide free estimates on the installation of new HVAC systems and hot water tanks and reasonable service and repair rates. 24 Hour Service Available!
"Very professional"
Linda S on September 2024
Kohl Heating Services specializes in the installation and service of gas, electric and oil furnaces, central air conditioning, ductless systems, air cleaners, humidifiers and tankless and conventional hot water heaters. Family owned and operated, we have been offering top quality installations and service for over 43 years and have the experience and the expertise to ensure your project is complete in a timely and efficient manner. We provide free estimates on the installation of new HVAC systems and hot water tanks and reasonable service and repair rates. 24 Hour Service Available!
"Very professional"
Linda S on September 2024
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.
"Do NOT use Calfo Home Services! We have been loyal customers, spending thousands of dollars with this company, but their recent actions have been unacceptable and dangerous. We called them to address a gas leak, and their technician assured us that spending $2,200 would not only fix the leak but also extend the life of our furnace by two years. After the work was completed, the gas leak persisted. When we informed them, they refused to fix the issue unless we paid even more money. This is completely unacceptable, as their technician failed to resolve the problem they were hired to fix. I am currently pregnant and have a 10-month-old baby at home. This is not just an inconvenienceâ itâ s a serious safety hazard. Breathing in gas fumes puts my entire family at risk, and Calfo Home Services refuses to take responsibility for their mistake. We will never use this company again. Beyond losing our business for our home, we also own multiple rental properties where we would have used their services regularly. On top of that, my mother-in-law, who we referred to Calfo, was planning to replace her furnace and air conditioning with them this spring. Now, she will also be taking her business elsewhere and sharing this negative experience. Itâ s a shame to see a company we once trusted care so little about their customersâ safety and satisfaction. Their unwillingness to correct their mistake is a very poor business decision, and itâ s cost them thousands of dollars in future business. Save yourself the frustration, and go with a company that values their customers and does the job right."
Alyssa D on December 2024
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.
"Do NOT use Calfo Home Services! We have been loyal customers, spending thousands of dollars with this company, but their recent actions have been unacceptable and dangerous. We called them to address a gas leak, and their technician assured us that spending $2,200 would not only fix the leak but also extend the life of our furnace by two years. After the work was completed, the gas leak persisted. When we informed them, they refused to fix the issue unless we paid even more money. This is completely unacceptable, as their technician failed to resolve the problem they were hired to fix. I am currently pregnant and have a 10-month-old baby at home. This is not just an inconvenienceâ itâ s a serious safety hazard. Breathing in gas fumes puts my entire family at risk, and Calfo Home Services refuses to take responsibility for their mistake. We will never use this company again. Beyond losing our business for our home, we also own multiple rental properties where we would have used their services regularly. On top of that, my mother-in-law, who we referred to Calfo, was planning to replace her furnace and air conditioning with them this spring. Now, she will also be taking her business elsewhere and sharing this negative experience. Itâ s a shame to see a company we once trusted care so little about their customersâ safety and satisfaction. Their unwillingness to correct their mistake is a very poor business decision, and itâ s cost them thousands of dollars in future business. Save yourself the frustration, and go with a company that values their customers and does the job right."
Alyssa D 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
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
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They are great to work with. Honest and reliable. I would hire them again."
Debbie S on December 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"They are great to work with. Honest and reliable. I would hire them again."
Debbie S on December 2024
My name is Kaitlynne Hilderbrand, owner of Handy By Design. I am here to offer great attention to detail and patience, to help your projects and repairs around the house go smooth. Anything from drywall, paint, flooring, trim, fixtures, kitchen/bath, mounting TVs, hanging decorations or shelving and much more! Outside projects included too such as, mailbox, lighting, front door appearance, keyless entry… etc. With 10+ years in the construction industry and great knowledge from many mentors, your experience with Handy By Design will be nothing short of professional.
"Job done well."
Andrew K on March 2025
My name is Kaitlynne Hilderbrand, owner of Handy By Design. I am here to offer great attention to detail and patience, to help your projects and repairs around the house go smooth. Anything from drywall, paint, flooring, trim, fixtures, kitchen/bath, mounting TVs, hanging decorations or shelving and much more! Outside projects included too such as, mailbox, lighting, front door appearance, keyless entry… etc. With 10+ years in the construction industry and great knowledge from many mentors, your experience with Handy By Design will be nothing short of professional.
"Job done well."
Andrew K on March 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
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
With 29 years of experience in residential home building and remodeling, we now specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Joseph was so nice and kind….also did fantastic work. Will hire again."
Karen S on May 2025
With 29 years of experience in residential home building and remodeling, we now specialize in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Joseph was so nice and kind….also did fantastic work. Will hire again."
Karen S on May 2025
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.