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    Humidity and the Home

    Generally, we spend the majority of our time indoors, and two thirds of it at home – so ensuring indoor humidity level is optimal is essential for our wellbeing. If humidity levels are high, it can have the negative impact on not just the energy bills, but more importantly on family health, as well as [...]

  • UGI Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing Selected as the Preferred HVAC Partner for UGI Utility’s GET Gas Program

    UGI Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing (https://ugihvac.com) is pleased to announce its selection as the Preferred HVAC Partner for UGI Utility’s GET Gas program. In order to achieve this ranking as a preferred partner for the GET Gas program, UGI Heating, Cooling, & Plumbing met the strict qualifications of the application process, ensuring their ability to [...]

  • UGI HVAC technician installing supply lines to a new gas heating unit

    Natural Gas Conversion at Apartment Complex

    Attention Property Managers! Looking to save some money on resident’s utility bills this winter and summer? Converting to natural gas may be the right solution for your property. The case study below, and accompanying video, show how UGI Heating, Cooling & Plumbing converted 96 apartment units from electric to natural gas at Country Walk Apartments [...]

  • 10 Tips to Prepare for Big Winter Storms

    10 Tips to Prepare Your Home HVAC System for Big Winter Storms

    When preparing for the upcoming winter storms, here are some tips to keep your home HVAC system working in tip-top shape! Keep your home’s exhaust pipes clear of snow and ice. Insulate any vulnerable pipes. Wrap them with insulation sleeves to prevent freezing. If you haven’t already, turn off all outdoor water lines (to hoses [...]

  • Timeline of important events in the banning of HCFCs

    Banning Future Use of R22 Refrigerant

    Damage from CFCs & HCFCs In the past, many people were unaware of the potential harm that chemicals can cause on our environment; but today, due to advances in technology and more research being conducted, we have a much better understanding of their harmful effects. In the 1980’s, scientists noticed that the stratospheric ozone layer, [...]