Lancaster Brothers Blog
Your Air Conditioner Would Like a Massage
So every day your air conditioner faithfully cranks out cold air keeping your home at a comfortable temperature day and night. How many years has it been cranking away? Every year, it gets older, dirtier, and parts get looser or belts get more worn. And just think about that outside unit. It sits out all Read More
10 Quirky Air Conditioning Facts That Will Blow Your Mind
Your home’s air conditioner has a lot more history than you may think. It’s a modern luxury that we often forget we are privileged to have until it goes out on us in the peak heat of summer. Air conditioning has changed a lot over the course of history. Here are 10 trivia facts about Read More
The 16 Best Houseplants for Healthy Indoor Air & Eliminating Allergens
If you’re not an allergy sufferer, you may not understand the importance of having a place to go where you can breathe clean, fresh, allergen-free air. Springtime is hard on people with allergies. Sneezing, runny nose, that feeling that you want to claw your own eyes out because they itch so badly – we sympathize. Read More
Wi-Fi Thermostats: Which One Is Best for You?
These days, home automation is becoming more and more mainstream. Our devices and appliances are being networked together to provide us with seamless control over all aspects of our homes, turning them into “smart homes.” A programmable Wi-Fi thermostat is a perfect example of how the way we control our homes is being revolutionized. Wi-Fi Read More
The Basics of Furnace Troubleshooting
As temperatures drop, the last thing you want is trouble with your furnace. And it always seems like trouble starts at the most inopportune times, right before you go to bed or on a Sunday afternoon when most businesses are closed. Luckily, the problem may be simple and you may not need a service call Read More
Carbon Monoxide Safety – What Families Need To Know
If your home is heated by a gas furnace, for your family’s safety, it is important that you know the basics about carbon monoxide safety. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a silent, odorless killer. Here are some sobering facts: Deaths: The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, on average, 430 deaths annually by accidental CO poisoning. Read More
Get in the Zone: The Advantages of Zoning Your Home
Everyone says, “Get out of your comfort zone”. Well, at Lancaster Brothers Heating and Cooling, we say, “Get into your comfort zone!” We’re talking about heating and air conditioning, of course. The goal of any homeowner is to keep your home comfortable year round. The trick is to do it without spending a fortune on Read More
Another Satisfied Customer
Here is a comment from a recent system installation customer. We appreciate our customers taking time to let us now how we did. “Thank you and lancaster brothers for the great work. The house feels great with the new system, the installation crew was fantastic, I am so glad I chose your company. Thank you Read More
News from Underground – Tax Credits of 30% on Geothermal Systems Expiring!
Although the benefits of heating and cooling homes with geothermal energy don’t receive the same amount of publicity as solar heating, it just may be that still rivers run deep. The team at Lancaster has put together this update on geothermal systems to let you know about all of the benefits available, including huge tax Read More
Why, By Law, Your New AC Must Be a 13 SEER
As a homeowner, you may or may not have heard of a SEER rating. It is a term used in the heating and cooling industry to describe the energy efficiency of an air conditioning unit. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The government has mandated that only air conditioners with a rating of 13 Read More