Note: Article originally published on July 14, 2014. Content and graphics revised on December 27, 2021. Question for Our Experts What is a heat pump? Air conditioners are pretty straightforward. So are furnaces. But what is a heat pump – and how can something with the word “heat” in its name actually cool your home? Our Experts’ Answer:…

Note: Article originally published on June 30, 2016. Content and graphics revised on December 27, 2021. If you own a home or business, you’d probably sign up in a heartbeat for a house or office that’s consistently warm and toasty in the winter as well as cool and comfy in the summer. Those structures would…

Note: Article originally published on March 4, 2013. Content and graphics revised on December 27, 2021. In this series, our experts address some of the most common and helpful questions that we receive from customers and community members alike. Question for Our Experts: “I am looking for a new HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)…

Note: Article originally published on December 13, 2019. Content and graphics revised on December 27, 2021. Imagine it’s a cold winter morning in Pennsylvania. You wake up to a chilled house or business and make your way to the furnace. To your dismay, you find it has stopped working. Sure, you have a few space…

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Article originally published on September 29, 2013. Content and graphics revised on November 3, 2021. In This Article: What Does a Restoration Company Do? How does the restoration insurance claim process work? What Should You Do During and Immediately Following a Disaster? How Should You Get Restoration Work Done Through Your Insurance Company? What Are…