Home Energy Solutions

DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT SYSTEMS
You don’t have to bother with clunky, noisy window AC units or costly ducted heating installations ever again. With a ductless mini split system in your home, it’s just as if you had a central air conditioning and heating system, without adding the ductwork.
So how does it work? Indoor units are mounted to the walls throughout the house. These connect to an outdoor compressor/condenser unit, which looks a lot like the outdoor units you find in traditional air conditioners and heat pumps. Ductless mini split systems are efficient, convenient, and long-lasting.
Call our team for ductless mini split systems in Pittsburgh, PA. If you don’t have central AC and heating system, now is your chance to get it! Brighton Air Condition, Heating Electrical Repairs also offers complete ductless repair and maintenance services. We’re here to help. Give us a call or fill out our form here.

GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION
The technology behind geothermal heating is very simple, but the installation process can be time intensive and complicated. That’s why it’s so important that you call a qualified expert to help you layout, prepare and start the geothermal system installation process as soon as you’re ready to move forward.

Brighton Air Condition, Heating Electrical Repairs is the geothermal system expert area residents trust for installing and maintaining quality geothermal systems. If you have questions about geothermal heating and cooling or you want help choosing your new system, call us today for immediate assistance.

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are very reliable. Because they have few moving parts most of the system is underground or in a building, they are very durable and don’t need a lot of repairs. The heat pump usually lasts 20+ years, and the underground piping usually lasts much longer. While it might seem like the installation processes is more extensive than other heating systems, remember how much longer a geothermal system will last!

WHAT IS A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP?
A geothermal heat pump is a system that draws heat directly from the ground and transfers it via condensers into the air, which is then circulated throughout your home. It’s essentially the same technology used by an air source heat pump, but instead of drawing heat from the air outside your home, a geothermal heat pump uses the natural energy stored in the ground.

To do this, the heat pump uses liquid – usually water and antifreeze coolant – circulated through pipes laid underground in your property. That coolant absorbs heat as it passes through the ground, and then carries the heat to your indoor compressor. The heat is then transferred to air which is circulated through your home via ducts.

In the summer, the same compressor takes warm air from inside your home and transfers it to the water cycling through your geothermal system, in effect cooling your house in the same way as a traditional air conditioning unit.

THE GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION PROCESS
Geothermal installation is done in three parts, starting with the addition of heat gathering pipes to your property. These pipes can be laid out in a closed or open loop, though most often they are done in a closed loop.

To install the pipes for a geothermal system, drilling or digging is necessary. Many homes use a simple horizontal installation process which places pipes about four feet beneath the ground over a wider area of your property. However, for especially cold environments, vertical piping is sometimes needed to ensure effective gathering of heat. Vertical drilling, however, costs significantly more money than a horizontal layout, so this is a factor for many new installations.

Once the pipes are installed, a heat pump is chosen. The heat pump you choose depends on the size and heating needs of your home. Larger heat pumps cost more money but they are capable of providing steadier, more reliable heat throughout the winter.

Most heat pumps also provide cooling during the summer. When choosing a heat pump, ask your service provider about the cooling properties of the model you choose. It should be able to effectively draw heat from your home and transfer it into the coolant in your geothermal loop system.

Finally, the ductwork must be installed or directed to your heat pump. If you don’t yet have ductwork installed in your home, this is a relatively large process as ducts must be laid between walls and behind ceilings. Insulation should also be checked to ensure the heating and cooling pumped into your home isn’t leaking out of your home, costing you money. If there are leaks or gaps in your insulation, your heat pump will be forced to work harder to maintain comfortable temperatures in your home.

GEOTHERMAL INSTALLATION EXPERTS
Geothermal systems are large investments. However, the benefits are tremendous when you consider the fact that you’re receiving steady heat and cooling throughout the year with minimal fuel use. In some cases, the cost of installation will pay for itself in less than 10 years.

If this sounds like a good option to you or you would like to learn more about geothermal heating, contact our team today. We provide expert assistance and advice to homeowners throughout the Pittsburgh area for their new or existing geothermal heating and cooling systems. You can be sure you will get only the best advice and service from us.

BOILER INSTALLATION
It’s time to choose the first heating system for a new home. There are numerous available options, and forced–air heaters (furnaces and heat pumps) are among the most popular. But there’s another way to heat your home that doesn’t rely on blowing heated air through ventilation shafts. It’s using a boiler. You may think that a boiler sounds a touch old–fashioned, but current boiler technology allows for a heating experience that is often the ideal option for a home.

There are numerous advantages that boilers provide as a heating installation, and the comfort professionals at Brighton Air Condition, Heating Electrical Repairs are glad to go over them with you. If you decide that a boiler is the right installation for your home let us take on the job of picking the best model, sizing it, and then having it set up so you can enjoy many winter with its cozy warmth. You can trust to our more than eight decades of experience at providing heating system installation.

HOW BOILER SYSTEMS WORK

Boilers are a type of hydronic heating system, which means they use water as a heat transfer medium. A boiler heats water inside a tank using either natural gas or electronic heating elements. The hot water moves through pipes until it reaches terminal points located throughout a home. These terminal points are usually baseboard heaters or radiators. The hot water warms up the object, and it then radiates heat into the room. The cooled water returns to the tank where the process starts up once more. There is no need for ductwork, fans, or many other mechanical components associated with other heating systems.

THE ADVANTAGES OF INSTALLING A BOILER
Forced–air heaters are extremely popular for residential heating. But when you read about what boilers can do for a household, you’ll see why many people have started to opt for boilers as a comforting alternative.

• Energy efficiency: Because water is a more effective heat transfer medium than air, boilers work at greater energy efficiency. A boiler will save you money compared to a furnace, especially a gas powered boiler.
• Even heating: Furnaces and heat pumps blow out air from vents, and that air usually gathers at the ceiling and takes longer to spread through a space. A boiler sends out waves of radiant heat, and that not only means a more even heat distribution, but also faster warmth spread.
• Few repairs need: A boiler has far fewer moving parts than other heating systems. This translates into less wear and tear, and consequently fewer repair issues.
• Longevity: Thanks to the reduction of wear and tear, boilers can also expect to last longer than competing heating systems.
• Indoor air quality: Because boilers do not need to use ducts, they won’t blow around dust and other debris that collects inside ventilation systems. If you have people in your household with allergies or asthma, a boiler will make their life easier.

BOILER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
Because boiler systems do not have the same number of moving parts as other types of heaters like furnaces and heat pumps, they wear down much slower. A good boiler that receives routine maintenance should last to provide a warm, cozy home for a generation. But you can’t expect even the best boiler to be invincible.
Age will eventually take its toll on the system, and you need to know when it’s time to arrange for professionals to replace your boiler with a new, higher efficiency system. When that day arrives, and you want to prepare your home for the winter with a replacement boiler, call Brighton Air Condition, Heating Electrical Repairs. We have the track record hat you can trust when it comes to any heating work you might need.
The HVAC professionals at Brighton Air Condition, Heating Electrical Repairs offer quality boiler replacement.

HOW TO KNOW YOU NEED TO REPLACE YOUR BOILER
When an old boiler stops working entirely, it will be obvious that it’s time to replace it. If possible, however, you want to avoid this extreme and catch the early signs that the boiler is approaching the conclusion of its service life. Here are some things you should watch for:

• Higher energy bills: Examine your energy bills for the past few winters. Are your costs rising, even with regular maintenance for the boiler? If your boiler is at or past its manufacturer’s estimated lifespan, then the system is probably beyond the point where it can work efficiently and should be replaced.
• Leaking: A single leak in a boiler system usually calls for a repair job, but when leaks become frequent that it indicates that corrosion is taking hold of the heater. A corroded boiler is too old and needs to be retired.
• Numerous unusual sounds: Any old heater that starts to make loud noises as it runs is often close to the end of its service life. Especially watch for rumbling sounds from your boiler.

CALL HEATING PROFESSIONALS FOR BOILER REPLACEMENT

When you suspect that your boiler needs a replacement, don’t delay with scheduling the work. Give our technicians a call and tell them that you’re looking to have a new boiler installed. This is absolutely a job that requires skilled and licensed HVAC specialists. They will be able to handle the most difficult part of the job, which is removing the old boiler tank before putting in the new one. Our professionals will make sure that the boiler we put in will serve your needs and work for another generation keeping your family comfortable.

FOUR STEPS TO A MORE COMFORTABLE, AFFORDABLE HOME
With our four step process, our energy advisors go beyond the usual symptomatic spot repairs and quick fixes that don’t really solve your problems. With our advanced testing, we understand and can assess how your home operates as a system. The four steps are outlined below:

Step 1. Schedule a Home Energy Audit
Step 2. Review Home Energy Audit Report
Step 3. Make Energy–Saving Improvements
Step 4. Save Money and Live more Comfortably
We can only diagnose what we test.

At Brighton, our energy advisors are highly trained in all home components and understand the intricate principles of building science within your home. We pride ourselves on utilizing the latest technology and diagnostic tools to discover and pinpoint the areas in your home that are using and losing energy. Here are some examples of common household issues:

• Air Leaks
• Insufficient Insulation
• Moisture
• Defective Ducts
• Gas Leaks
• Ventilation
• Inefficient Lighting and Appliances

After our energy advisor finishes testing all of the components in your home, he/she will analyze the data collected to determine your home’s optimum efficiency.

HOME ENERGY AUDIT — WHAT IS IT?
Make your home less expensive to own with a Home Energy Audit.

You may be asking yourself, how? Your entire house works together as a completely integrated system. In order for your house to perform at its highest efficiency, each individual component must be performing at its best. With a home energy audit, we can determine where your home is using and losing energy or costing you money.

Unlike other contractors, our home energy advisors are certified and trained in all home services. We thoroughly inspect, test, safety check and evaluate all components of your home. Here are 10 signs you can look for to see if a home energy audit is right for your home.

• Are there rooms in the home that often feel too hot or too cold?
• If you, or a family member, have asthma or allergies, do symptoms tend to worsen indoors?

• Do you notice your utility bills remain high even when you make attempts to conserve energy?
• Does your carbon monoxide detector periodically go off?
• Do you notice how noisy your furnace or air conditioner seem to get?
• Do the rooms in your home feel either stuffy, drafty, or have a musty odor?
• Do you notice moisture in the air, mold problems, or condensation forming anywhere in the house?
• Are you or a family member frequently catching colds?
• Does your HVAC system run all the time or regularly cycle on and off?
• Can you hear outdoor noises in the home?

HOME ENERGY AUDIT – THE TEST
From air and gas leaks, moisture, and defective ducts to insufficient insulation, ventilation, and inefficient lighting and appliances, there are an array of sources that are major causes of high energy consumption and detrimental to the health and comfort of you and your home. A home energy audit is designed specifically to determine the sources of these common HVAC issues in the home.

We employ certified and trained home energy advisors to conduct comprehensive and customized tests for your home. Our home energy audit services include:

• Utility Bill Analysis — Effectively determines usage patterns of your home’s heating and cooling to help you look for ways to reduce your energy and gas (oil or propane) consumption
• Blower Door Test — Detects the source and measures the amount of air leakage in your home
• Infrared Scan — Identifies hidden defects in the house from air and duct leaks to moisture issues and gaps in your insulation
• Visual Inspection — Helps to uncover potential problems that may compromise the integrity of your home
  Insulation Inspection — Determines the insulation levels in specific areas of the house
• Attic Inspection — Identifies evidence of issues involving maintenance, insulation, and damage caused by moisture on the roof from the attic
• Furnace, Boiler, Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, and Hot Water Equipment Inspection — Inspects the condition of your HVAC system for existing or potential issues

In most homes, the audit should take about two hours and create minimal disruption to your regular household routine. In just four steps, live more comfortably and affordably in your home.
For more details about our services, you may leave us a message here or call us at 215-302-7994.