Category Archives: Cooling

Cooling Things Down Leads to Allergies and Asthma?!

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Cranking up the air conditioner is great for comfort… but, what about those dirty air ducts?

If you haven’t used your home air cooling system on a recent warm Pittsburgh day, chances are you’ve at least tested it for use.  Soon, you and your loved ones will be enjoying the warmth of spring and summer, while also staying comfortable in your very own home with cooled forced air from your central air conditioner cooling your environment.  But, wait just a minute!  Have you ever thought about the cleanliness of your cooling air ducts?  The very pathways through which cool air travels and is delivered to you…?  If not, you’ll want to think about it and fast.

Dirty air ducts no doubt affect the quality of your home’s air which affects what you breathe which affects your health.  Cooling air ducts that are dark, damp, and dirty offer an excellent breeding ground for mold, fungi, and dust mites which can spread rapidly when air ducts are in actual use to cool your home.  Pet hair, pet dander, dust mites’ feces, pollen, decaying organic matter, residue from chemicals and household products, viruses, bacteria, skin flakes, etc. are typically trapped within your home – your home’s “indoor air” – specifically, your home’s air ducts.  Gillece Services knows that many of these unwanted elements cause discomfort and infections, and can trigger and often enhance allergy and asthma problems and symptoms.

Cleaner cooling air ducts always lead to better air quality within your home.  Have your air ducts cleaned by a professional Gillece HVAC Cooling Technician now.  Our technicians are skilled certified to thoroughly assess and clean the ductwork of your entire household and we come prepared with all of the right equipment and tools necessary.  If you’re not completely convinced by this point, there are other reasons in addition to health benefits to get those air ducts cleaned properly.  The operation of your ductwork will actually improve due to the fact that air flow is pushing through effectively, which yes, can indeed assist in reducing your utility bills.  You’ll also see a noticeable difference in the amount of dust in your home.  Plus, clean air ducts mean clean-smelling – no musty odors.  Finally, air is more evenly distributed, so rooms are more balanced and comfortable.

Call Gillece – Your Comfort Expert Service Technicians!

Gilley says, “Summer-like weather in mid March? Have you tried turning on your Air Conditioning? You’re going to need it!”

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It’s in the upper 70’s today in the ‘Burgh!  Have you tried starting up your central Air Conditioning System?  Well, if it does start properly… when is the last time you had a safety inspection or check-up to ensure safe and efficient use of operation?  We’re posting today to remind you to be sure that you get your 2012 Air Conditioning System Start-Up.  By getting the $19.95 Gillece Start-Up, we are able to check for any potential problems that may prevent your air conditioner from starting when you need it to, and ensure that it is in safe condition for operation.  Just like your vehicle, your air conditioner needs ‘checked up’ in order to start and run safely, and work to its maximum potential.  Now, if you’re not on our appointment schedule, we want to be sure that you get your reservation booked now.  So, when is a good time for you?  Call us and let us know at 412.347.3595.

Why get a Gillece Air Conditioning System Start-up Check?

  • 90% of breakdowns can be avoided with regular check-ups
  • Extends the life of your system
  • Saves money on your utility bills
  • Improves efficiency of unit
  • Improves indoor air quality
  • Creates peace of mind
  • Meets warranty requirements for annual check-up
  • Keeps you cool and comfortable!

Gilley says, “Fly south for winter? What winter? I’m sticking around for spring with Gillece!”

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Believe it or not, spring is less than one month away – March 20, 2012 – and with such a mild Pittsburgh winter this year, we’ve barely even noticed that we had one – a winter, that is!  Pretty soon we’ll be springing our clocks forward, putting away our next-to-hardly-used shovels and salt bags, changing our smoke alarm batteries, preparing our flower gardens for what’s to come….. but, sometimes we overlook a few very critical household issues.

Sometimes we overlook that our Central Air Conditioning System has been asleep for at least 3 months.  Not used; not checked – without maintenance.  How do we honestly know if it will even turn on when we click the switch?  Does it still match up to manufacturer’s standards?  Will it live up to its own efficiency and/or is it time to consider something even better?

A great place to start is with Gillece’s $19.95 A/C Maintenance Check.* Just like your vehicle, your Central Air Conditioning System needs cared for; needs maintenance; needs kept up with…  Get a complete overall A/C inspection, complete A/C safety inspection, freon checked, all controls checked, drains checked, and filter checked for only $19.95 with Gillece Services.  An ounce of prevention can actually help save you time and money in the upcoming spring and summer seasons.  Getting you’re A/C  Check-Up before you turn it on can prevent potential major damage in the near future as beginning symptoms can be evident during the maintenance service.

Another key thing to remember is the very pathways through which cooled air travels and is delivered to the rooms in your home.  So, you’ve got the A/C checked and working, but…have you considered your air ducts?  Dirty air ducts affect the quality of your home’s air.  Pet hair, pet dander, dust mites’ feces, pollen, decaying organic matter, residue from chemicals and household products, viruses, bacteria, skin flakes, etc. are typically trapped within your home’s air ducts and can trigger and often enhance allergy and asthma problems and symptoms.

The cleanliness of your ductwork system actually improves its operation as air flow is pushing through more effectively, which can assist in reducing utility bills.  You’ll also see a difference in the amount of dust in your home; and, clean air ducts means no musty odors.  Air is more evenly distributed, and rooms are more balanced and comfortable.

So, get ready now to spring forward – Call Gillece!

*Restrictions apply.  Please call for details.

Gilley Says, “It’s No Trick! Gillece is OPEN on all Holidays, Every Day of The Year – Even Halloween Night – at no Extra Charge to You! What a Treat!!”

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Gilley Says, “It’s No Trick!  Gillece is OPEN on all Holidays, Every Day of The Year – Even Halloween Night – at no Extra Charge to You!  What a Treat!!”

It’s not a trick, but actually… a treat!  Gillece Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical Services are on call and available on every HOLIDAY, any hour of the day, day or night.  In Pittsburgh and all five surrounding area counties, contact Gillece Services by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, weekends and holidays, anytime, day or night…with no extra service charges for these hours!

Whether it’s 6:00p.m. on Halloween Night, or 2:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning – at Gillece Services, we don’t mind if you’re a ghoul, ghost or goblin – what time it is, nor what day it is – we never stop working for you.  “We’re Always Here to Take Your Call” and we will answer our phones. We’re here for you.  Like a reliable friend, we’ll answer our phone, get to you as soon as possible, and take care of your problem while respectfully caring for your home as if it were our own.  Our trustworthy and talented team of Gillece Services Technicians are stationed all over Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas and communities, ready and willing to respond to your needs at a moment’s notice.  We’re right in your neighborhood…  so, be sure to leave the lights on should you invite us to your door this Fright Night!

Now, if your monstrous problem is quite scary and involves a Plumbing, Heating, Cooling or Electrical issue, simply listen to what Gilley says… “Don’t Be Spooked, Just Call Gillece!”  Pick up the phone and dial 1-888-66-BURGH to promptly speak with one of our Customer Service Specialists.  Your important dilemma will be managed in detail and all of your correct information will be quickly transferred to our in-house Dispatch Department.  From there, the right Gillece Services Technician, based on your location and your needs, will be assigned to solve your problem during a time frame that’s convenient for you.  WE WORK AROUND YOUR SCHEDULE!

Trick or Treat!  Gilley, “Happy Halloween from Gillece!  1.888.66.BURGH

 

Need New Air Conditioning Unit, But Don’t Have The Budget?

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Let Gillece Help Cool Things Down with our Financing Options…

Let’s face it; it happens.  Emergency, unexpected or unprepared for home improvements like a new AC Unit are usually nothing short of an immediate necessity.  If you happen to be ready far in advance or just plain lucky, you might get a small window of time in which to research, plan for, and budget for this important everyday, ongoing essential.  Not to mention, even “prepared “for upgrades or improvements can unexpectedly go over budget at times.

Whether it’s the kitchen faucet, the fuse box, the water heater, the furnace, the sewer line, or the entire Air Conditioning System, people have come to know and rely on Gillece Services to assist them with all these needs and more, with our “There The Same Day or You Don’t Pay!”* best practice, customer service standard.

But, did you know that Gillece Services can also help in financing efforts in order to help manage these unexpected essentials as quickly as possible?  Gillece financing can help – by making things happen when you need them to happen and by helping to make making the right decision affordable.  So, if indeed that AC Unit is on the fritz, financing can be a viable and valuable option when budget is an issue.

Gillece Services is proud to be the local market leader in customer financing offers for plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical solutions and, we are equally proud of our relationships with top financial banking institutions that support our customers’ improvements.  With Gillece Services, your financing options will include a selection of payment plans, one of which are certainly capable of meeting your immediate needs, no matter how big or small – and allowing the work to get done as soon as possible.

The entire process takes a matter of minutes and is as simple as 1-2-3:

  1. While at your home, our skill-certified, qualified technician will ask you to simply complete and sign our credit application for verification and approval processing.
  2. Your application is then phoned in over a secure line for instant approval while on-site.  (If for some reason you are not approved, a second look may be processed, or you may apply with another Gillece authorized financial institution.)
  3. Once approved, a selection of payment plans will be presented to you including 6-12 months deferred interest (interest-free) programs and extended plans that offer a reduced interest rate over a longer time frame such as 36-48 months, etc.

For unexpected or even the expected home plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical problems, expect Gillece Services to help with quick and effective solutions and financing assistance.  We offer same-day service, have competent, courteous technicians, are up-front with our pricing, have the utmost respect for your home, and most importantly… we get the job done right, the first time!

 

Air Conditioning Fun Fact! Ben Franklin’s Chilling Discovery…

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“…one may see the possibility of freezing a man… on a warm summer’s day!”

Did you know that… “In 1758, Benjamin Franklin and John Hadley (a chemistry professor at Cambridge University) conducted an experiment to explore the principle of evaporation as a means to rapidly cool an object.  They confirmed that evaporation of highly volatile liquids such as alcohol and ether could be used to drive down the temperature of an object past the freezing point of water.  Their experiment was conducted with the bulb of a mercury thermometer as their object and with a bellows used to “quicken” the evaporation; they lowered the temperature of the thermometer bulb down to 7°F while the ambient temperature was 65°F. Franklin noted that soon after they passed the freezing point of water (32°F) a thin film of ice formed on the surface of the thermometer’s bulb and that the ice mass was about a quarter inch thick when they stopped the experiment upon reaching 7°F. Franklin concluded, ‘From this experiment, one may see the possibility of freezing a man to death on a warm summer’s day.’” (Wikipedia)

In the dog days of summer in Western Pennsylvania, comfort is a necessity, not a luxury.  Especially when temperatures are hot and humidity is high. Properly running air conditioning, in extreme cases, can become more than a matter of convenience.  Gillece is your answer to staying cool, calm, and collected.  We’re ready to restore comfort and convenience to your household with our Same Day Service Guarantee,*competent, courteous Technicians – up-front, no-hassle pricing – respect for your home and family – and a job done right, the first time!

Time to Cool Down!

$19.95 AC Check:

  • Complete A/C inspection
  • Complete Safety Inspection
  • Check Freon
  • Check All Controls
  • Check Drains
  • Check Filter

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Have your AC checked by a professional before starting it up this spring!

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With the weather warming up, many people will be tempted to start their Air Conditioning unit for the season.  What most people don’t realize is that the air conditioner has been sitting idle for almost 7 months, and there is a lot of potential for rust and corrosion to damage some of the electrical components over that time period.  Before you start up your central A/C unit for the season, it’s best to have a safety check preformed by a professional HVAC Technician to ensure that everything is in proper working order and that your outside unit made it through the harsh winter weather unscathed.

For just $19.95, we will send one of our licensed and experienced HVAC Technicians to perform a full safety check on your Air Conditioner.  That means you can put your mind at ease, give your wallet a rest, and kick back and comfortably enjoy those hot summer days for less than $20!

Our $19.95 Central A/C check includes:

  • Check the freon levelsGillece York AC
  • Check all controls
  • Check capacitor
  • Check the condensate drain
  • Inspect filter
  • Inspect wiring and connections
  • Check safety devices

*Cleaning or a Freon recharge is available at an additional cost

So call Gillece Services today at 1-888-66-BURGH (2-8-7-4-4) for your $19.95 Central A/C safety check!  You’ll be glad you did!

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