Pittsburgh Plumbing Blog - Stahl Plumbing, Heating & Air

Don’t be a Hero: Common Mistakes From DIY Jobs

When something goes wrong at home, it's easy and can initially seem inexpensive to fix it yourself. But what about when your DIY job actually causes more harm than good? Let's take a look at common plumbing and HVAC...

Winter Prep: How to Avoid and Fix Frozen Pipes

There's nothing worse during a bad cold snap to turn the valve on your faucet and have nothing come out. Frozen pipes are not only an inconvenience, they can cause severe damage to your home or business. In this...

Winter Days: 5 Steps to Prepare Your Home for the Season

Winter is fast approaching, and even if you like the weather outside, the coming heating bills are still frightful. By taking steps to prepare your home now, you can keep yourself comfortable, safe, and on-budget...

Home Relaxation: How Stahl Makes Repairs at Your Convenience

When you need to have repairs made to your plumbing, does it feel like you either have to wait hours for a plumber that may or may not show up or wait for days or weeks for the plumbing work you need done to coincide...

Safety Tips: The Importance of Routine Maintenance for Heating Systems

Regular maintenance on home heating systems isn’t just a way to save money on energy bills and extend your system’s life — it could end up saving your own life. Here are some of the biggest dangers you...

The Plumbing Checklist: Check Off Your Concerns

When you're dealing with your home's plumbing at midnight, the last thing you need to realize is that the tool or supply you need is at the store. By keeping a basic kit on hand of essential supplies and tools, you...

HERS Score of a House: Why Is This Important?

If you're looking to improve your home's energy efficiency, you need to fully understand your home. While single projects like replacing your air conditioner with a more efficient model will always help a little,...

Furnace Filters: Which One For Your Home

October is a wonderful time of the year in Pittsburgh. The colorful leaves transform the Pennsylvania landscape, and there is a chill in the air. The cooler autumn air is a sign of things to come. If you aren't...

What Those Weird Sounds Coming From Your A/C Unit Mean

No matter how new or old your HVAC unit is, you should never assume that it will be free of problems. When it is working efficiently, your HVAC system should be relatively quiet. Once you start to hear strange sounds...