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
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
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.
"The Technician, Christian Ray arrived on time, was very professional & did a great job with checking & cleaning my AC unit in preparation for the summer season. I would recommend Calfo & would request Christian for my next service call."
Judy A on April 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.
"The Technician, Christian Ray arrived on time, was very professional & did a great job with checking & cleaning my AC unit in preparation for the summer season. I would recommend Calfo & would request Christian for my next service call."
Judy A on April 2025
We are PA State Certifed Electrical Inspectors, the highest Credentials in the Electrical Field. Real Licences-Certified +Insured for Electric+ HVAC + in the City PGH. to Satisfiy the City. Specializing in SAME DAY AND IMMEDIATE SERVICE. Call now. We are Clean, Fast and EZ to deal with. Highly Skilled Techs, 40 Yrs Exp. Providing Same Day 24-hour Emg. Electric, Heating , AC Svcs. Repairs and Installations.: Repair Loss of Power in Lights and Outlets, Repair Flickering Lights, Restore Whole House Power , Main Breakers Replaced, Immediate Electrical Panels installs, Repair Surge, Storm Damage, Electrical Inspections, Outside Electric Lines Replaced, Bucket Truck Service. Lifetime Warrantees We leave our Schedual open for Same day, next day Svc. Calls .Reliable source for your IMMEDIATE NEEDS. We Do Not Push Unnecessary Upsales like most. We are not the Cheapest, but Deliver Fast, Honest, on Demand SVCS. Were the Professional Problem Solvers. 14 Techs Aval.
"Tom came out and gave me fair pricing and immediate service. He also found additional issues with my electric panel and offered solutions to resolve as well. Would rehire for additional projects"
Dan S on April 2025
We are PA State Certifed Electrical Inspectors, the highest Credentials in the Electrical Field. Real Licences-Certified +Insured for Electric+ HVAC + in the City PGH. to Satisfiy the City. Specializing in SAME DAY AND IMMEDIATE SERVICE. Call now. We are Clean, Fast and EZ to deal with. Highly Skilled Techs, 40 Yrs Exp. Providing Same Day 24-hour Emg. Electric, Heating , AC Svcs. Repairs and Installations.: Repair Loss of Power in Lights and Outlets, Repair Flickering Lights, Restore Whole House Power , Main Breakers Replaced, Immediate Electrical Panels installs, Repair Surge, Storm Damage, Electrical Inspections, Outside Electric Lines Replaced, Bucket Truck Service. Lifetime Warrantees We leave our Schedual open for Same day, next day Svc. Calls .Reliable source for your IMMEDIATE NEEDS. We Do Not Push Unnecessary Upsales like most. We are not the Cheapest, but Deliver Fast, Honest, on Demand SVCS. Were the Professional Problem Solvers. 14 Techs Aval.
"Tom came out and gave me fair pricing and immediate service. He also found additional issues with my electric panel and offered solutions to resolve as well. Would rehire for additional projects"
Dan S on April 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
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!
"EFFICIENT WORK---REASONABLE PRICE"
WAYNE S on April 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!
"EFFICIENT WORK---REASONABLE PRICE"
WAYNE S on April 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
Looking for a top-notch handyman in Pittsburgh? Look no further than Chris Jackson's Contracting. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering exceptional results. Our award-winning team is ready to tackle any job, and we offer flexible scheduling options. Contact us today for all your handyman needs!
"The deck, chandelier, handrail, and UV projects were done in October. The windows required a special order and were installed on two consecutive days in December. Mr. Jackson and his employees did an excellent job. They are efficient and courteous, and left the work areas very clean. Chris is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. It is difficult to make a definitive price comparison, as we did not get estimates from other contractors, but we trust Chris—I had hired him for work on a previous house—and feel that his prices were very fair and reasonable. Casement windows are expensive and we expected that; the new ones are excellent. While here to do the windows the guys also moved a heavy chest from the garage up to our second floor, a task we could not have done ourselves. We can highly recommend Chris Jackson’s Contracting. This review should have been posted long ago, but better late than never."
Chuck H on February 2025
Looking for a top-notch handyman in Pittsburgh? Look no further than Chris Jackson's Contracting. As an owner-operated business, we take pride in delivering exceptional results. Our award-winning team is ready to tackle any job, and we offer flexible scheduling options. Contact us today for all your handyman needs!
"The deck, chandelier, handrail, and UV projects were done in October. The windows required a special order and were installed on two consecutive days in December. Mr. Jackson and his employees did an excellent job. They are efficient and courteous, and left the work areas very clean. Chris is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor. It is difficult to make a definitive price comparison, as we did not get estimates from other contractors, but we trust Chris—I had hired him for work on a previous house—and feel that his prices were very fair and reasonable. Casement windows are expensive and we expected that; the new ones are excellent. While here to do the windows the guys also moved a heavy chest from the garage up to our second floor, a task we could not have done ourselves. We can highly recommend Chris Jackson’s Contracting. This review should have been posted long ago, but better late than never."
Chuck H on February 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
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
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.