Admin October 18, 2018
Your cooling system is a primary component of your home comfort, so you should be able to count on it for years to come. Haab Energy makes sure your central air conditioner will keep your home cool through summer’s heat waves!...
Admin October 18, 2018
Keep the air in your home clean and make it easier to breathe all year long with whole-home air filters and humidifiers from Haab Energy. You will be more comfortable, feel better and enjoy your home more than ever before....
Admin October 17, 2018
For ultimate comfort protection during this heating season, look no further than F.C. Haab! Our comprehensive heating system service plan helps to keep your equipment running just as well as it did when it was first installed! Enrolling in our service plan grant you access to annual tune-ups, which help increase efficiency and prolong the life expectancy of the equipment. In addition, the higher level of coverage you choose, the more money you will save! Take a look at the heating service plans available to you: Bronze Plan: Gives customers the option of service coverage and a tune-up at a reduced price. Silver Plan: Covers common repairs and includes annual tune-up to help save customers even more money when it comes to keeping their equipment running. Gold Plan: This level of coverage includes everything in the Silver Plan, but with an increased number of parts and services that are covered by the plan. No matter what plan you choose the annual tune-up is a crucial part of your equipment’s maintenance. Here’s what is included in the tune-up: Test and adjust oil burner for maximum efficiency, using combustion testing equipment Inspect combustion chamber Clean and check electrodes and nozzle assembly Install customer-supplied air filters. We supply oil filter controls, cartridge, and burner nozzle, if necessary Oil all motors on burner, fans and circulators Check all safety and operating controls Vacuum-clean appliance and flue pipe, including chimney base (where accessible), as necessary Are you ready to prepare you home for the heating season? Give F.C. Haab a call and sign up for any level of protection through our comprehensive heating service plans. Contact us online if you’d like to know more, or to sign up!...
Admin September 26, 2018
The cold weather is on its way – are you ready for the dry air that comes along with it? One surefire way to prepare is with a new whole-home humidifier from F.C. Haab! Without one, the dry air might get the best of your home and your family’s health. Here are some problems caused by dry air: Improper humidity levels prevent your body from naturally capturing dust, viruses and bacteria, increasing the likelihood of getting sick Dry air inside your home can cause the inside of your nose to become itchy and irritated, possibly leading to nosebleeds Dry winter air can cause your skin to dry out, resulting in itching, flaking and tightness around joints. It can also cause flare-ups of existing skin problems Dry air can pull moisture from the structure of your home, leading to creaking and cracked hardwood floors. It can also cause doors to stick, and gaps between ceilings and walls to form. In addition to the wooden structure of your home, dry air can also damage any wooden furniture as well. Warping wooden chairs, tables, and even affecting books and artwork. Overall, dry air during the winter is a major, but avoidable, inconvenience! Get ahead of it with a newly installed whole-home humidifying system that’ll protect the health of your home and your family! Call F.C. Haab today to learn more and get started....
Admin August 10, 2018
It’s always a bit nerve-wracking when you’re down to the last drop of heating oil in your oil storage tank. Thankfully, F.C. Haab manages to keep your tank full with oil delivery – going so far as to offer automatic delivery, which allows F.C. Haab to track your fuel usage and make deliveries when necessary. You can take solace in knowing that F.C. Haab will always have the fuel you need when you need it! Our Own Storage Facility At F.C. Haab, we have our own supply of heating oil. Our state-of-the-art bulk storage facility allows us to guarantee a constant, abundant supply of fuel, even during the worst of Delaware and Pennsylvania’s winter weather. Our storage facility allows us to buy our fuel in advance for a lower price, and we pass those savings on to our customers! Domestic Production The output of crude oil from the U.S. surpassed 10 million barrels per day in November 2017 for the first time since 1970, according to the Energy Information Administration. With the amount of domestically produced oil, we can rely less on foreign supply and have oil readily available. We don’t depend solely on imported fuels! Foreign Matters Although not our only source of crude oil, there are plenty of foreign sources available to us. With over 36 oil-producing countries, we are not dependent on any one nation or region for our oil supplies either. F.C. Haab has all of the bases covered! We have a local supply readily available to our customers, a national supply that has seen an increase in production recently and no shortage of foreign sources. Take a deep breath and rest assured that you’ll always have the heating oil you need to stay warm – no matter what happens outside the safety and comfort of your home. To sign up for automatic delivery of our heating oil, contact us today...
Admin July 27, 2018
The summer can get hot enough without having to deal with tempers flaring among family members over the temperature inside your home. Central air conditioning systems are great for keeping your home at an even temperature, and keeping the family peace talks going. Central air conditioning systems from manufacturers such as Bryant and Carrier, are reliable, highly efficient and can help reduce utility bills with variable speed models that are also available. Central air conditioning systems are ideal for… Large homes with many rooms to keep cool Houses with the space to fit ductwork Homes with many hard-to-cool areas, such as bathrooms and hallways Homes where humidity is a common problem Don’t rely on bulky window air conditioning units that only cool one room at a time causing your entire family to hang out in one room. With a central air conditioning system, your family can have their space and stay as comfortable as they’d like! Call F.C. Haab today to learn more about central air conditioning systems and schedule your installation....
Admin June 13, 2018
The air quality inside your home is an important aspect of your comfort… after all we spend a lot of time inside! Between chemicals in our cleaning supplies, seasonal allergens, dust and pet dander, there are a lot of contaminants floating around that can cause respiratory irritation, allergic reactions and more. F.C. Haab specializes in indoor air quality solutions for your home that can protect the health of you and your family! Electro-Static Air Filters rely on air stream and alternate layers of washable materials to create a static charge that draws and traps particles on the filter. These filters are highly affordable, but can reduce airflow significantly in central air conditioning systems. Media Filters feature disposable 4 to 5 inch pleats to catch spores and bacteria before they exit your home’s ductwork. Over time, these filters become dirty and need to be replaced with fresh filters to keep the air safe. Electronic Filters are highly thorough and effective – able to remove the smallest of particles. Many electronic filters are Wi-Fi compatible and can be controlled via smartphone, tablet or other mobile device for maximum energy efficiency. UV Purification Systems use UV lights to kill off mold, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. These filters are especially helpful in households where family members are more susceptible to allergic reactions or asthma attacks. However you want to protect your home’s air quality, we’ll install the right equipment for you! Just contact us online or give us a call today to get started....
Admin May 15, 2018
Nothing lasts forever – at least, not when it comes to things like cars, electronics and air conditioning equipment. Unfortunately, we don’t know much about cars and electronics. However, at F.C. Haab we do know a thing or two about air conditioning systems! And just in time too, as it seems like the warmer weather is finally on its way. So, how can we help you with your home cooling needs? AC System Evaluations Are you unsure of how your air conditioning system has been holding up? Maybe you’re considering an upgrade after years of tolerating warm spots and poor airflow coming form your current system? We can help you get more information with an air conditioning system evaluation – we’ll inspect your equipment and help you understand what your options are for better cooling coverage. AC System Maintenance Just like a doctor takes care of their patients, we take care of our customer’s air conditioning systems! Our technicians are constantly trained and brought up to date so they’re able to handle modern AC equipment and the various minor repairs that could arise. The regular maintenance and fine-tuning that’s required to keep your system going is included in our Air Conditioning Service Plan – so enroll soon and protect your comfort this summer! AC Installation & Financing Whether you’ve had an evaluation performed on your system, or you’re noticing that your air conditioning system isn’t operating as well as it used to, we can help with a brand new AC system installation. Not only will modern, high-efficiency equipment save you up to 30 percent on energy bills, purchasing an AC through F.C. Haab gives you the option to finance your purchase. Upgrade your equipment immediately and pay for it over time! So, when was your air conditioning system’s last check up? If it wasn’t last year, it’s been too long! Contact us so that we may discuss your options and figure out the best course of action to keep your cool this summer....
Admin April 26, 2018
If you’re itching, sneezing, coughing and wheezing, don’t rush to blame allergy season – there could be something else at play. From dust and dirt to mold and mildew, there are a number of indoor air pollutants that can negatively impact your health. What can you do about it? Call F.C. Haab! When we think of poor air quality, we tend to think of the air outside, however, the air inside is often more polluted, even in industrialized cities like Philadelphia. The good news is, F.C. Haab offers indoor air quality solutions that help you breathe easy: Humidifiers – Too much humidity can accelerate the growth of mold and mildew, whereas too little humidity can cause respiratory and skin irritation, but our humidifiers help you achieve a happy balance. Electro-Static Air Filters – These systems create a static charge that helps particles stick to the filter. Media Filters – Disposable pleats catch spores and bacteria prior to exiting your ductwork. Electronic Filters – The smallest of particles, such as cracked pollen, don’t stand a chance against electronic filters. Many of our electronic filters can be controlled by smartphone or tablet, enabling you to achieve clean air and maximize energy efficiency. UV Purification Systems – Especially helpful in households with asthma and allergy suffers, UV purification systems eliminate mold, bacteria and other microorganisms. Programmable Thermostats – We offer Wi-Fi compatible thermostats that you can control from your smartphone, tablet or computer to control the temperature and achieve maximum efficiency. Don’t let indoor air contaminants affect your health – fight back with F.C. Haab. Contact us today to learn more about our indoor air quality solutions!...
Admin March 22, 2018
These days, everything is going digital! Even your home comfort can join the 21st century when you install a new programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats are one of the least expensive and simplest ways to conserve energy in your home year-round. They raise your heating and cooling equipment’s comfort and convenience levels by giving you complete full-time control over your temperature settings. These thermostats allow you to boost your fuel efficiency by syncing your comfort equipment’s schedule with your family’s schedule. Some Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostats can even be controlled via smartphone, giving you the power to adjust your home heating from anywhere in the world. The U.S. government’s ENERGY STAR® program offers the following tips to save with a programmable thermostat: Choose the right model: Programmable thermostats come with different programming capacities. A 5+2 day thermostat will allow you to set the temperature at one level for the entire work week while keeping a different setting for the weekend. A 5-1-1 thermostat will allow more flexibility on the weekends when your schedule may vary. A 7-day thermostat will allow you to set different schedules for each day of the week. Program the thermostat for vacation time: When you’re going on a vacation, make sure to set the thermostat to an energy-saving temperature for the duration of the trip. During the winter, do not set your thermostat below 55ºF to minimize the risk of a pipe freezing. Install your thermostat away from direct heating and cooling sources: Setting a thermostat near a direct heating or cooling source can lead to incorrect temperature readings. Keep your thermostat in a central location away from these sources for the most accurate temperature control. Resist the urge to override set temperatures: Every time you alter the pre-programmed temperature, you’ll use extra energy, which could show up in your next energy bill. According to ENERGY STAR®, the average household spends more than $2,000 a year on energy bills – about half of which goes to heating and cooling. Homeowners can save about $180 a year by properly setting their programmable thermostats and maintaining those settings! Take control of your comfort by contacting F.C. Haab and purchasing a programmable thermostat today....
Admin February 26, 2018
From Philadelphia to Westtown, water heaters bring a certain level of luxury to homes throughout Pennsylvania. They come in many shapes and sizes, with different systems able to accommodate the needs of different households. Knowing the right type of water heater for your home can help prevent those uncomfortable cold showers or other situations where you run out of hot water. Let’s take a look at two of the most common water heaters, so you can decide which is best for your home. Reservoir (storage tank) water heaters These conventional storage water heaters contain a 20 to 80 gallon reservoir of water that’s constantly heated. This makes hot water readily available for the entire household. Tankless (on-demand) water heaters Tankless water heaters provide hot water only when and where it is needed. There’s no reservoir to keep heated, so standby energy loss is eliminated. The hot water is instant, heated up by traveling through the burner unit and coming out of the tap as a virtually unlimited supply of hot water. So, which system is right for your home? Reservoir water heaters are great for homes with larger families that may use hot water at once in separate locations. Tankless water heaters for ideal for smaller homes, where the demand for hot water isn’t as high. Tankless water heaters can also be used to supplement an existing hot water system if you add new rooms to your home, or if your family gets larger! If you’re unsure which water heater is right for your home, contact F.C. Haab today and find out!...
Admin January 31, 2018
You may believe you have ordering heating oil down to a science, but what if you forget to place an order? What if you don’t account for extreme changes in temperature like the ones we’ve already seen throughout Media, Philadelphia and the surrounding Pennsylvania areas? Better yet, why put in the effort in the first place when you don’t need to? By enrolling in automatic delivery with F.C. Haab, you’ll help ensure you have the heating oil you need no matter how cold things get and alleviate the burden of checking your fuel gauge, calling us to schedule a delivery, and waiting for your fuel to arrive. Here’s how it works: We analyze your past usage and use state-of-the-art degree day technology to adjust for changes in weather patterns. Degree days compare average highs and lows in temperatures in the area to a standard temperature of 65°F. The more extreme the temperatures, such as in an extremely cold winter like this, the higher the number of degree days, and the more often you’ll need heating oil delivered. Monitoring degree days enables us to adjust your delivery schedule so you don’t run out of fuel. Contact Us Today Give yourself a rest and let us do the work. Enroll in automatic delivery today to help ensure you and your family stay warm this and every winter. To sign up, contact us today....
Admin December 07, 2017
What do the players on the Philadelphia Eagles and your heating system have in common? Their performance needs to be evaluated every year! At training camp the Eagles assess their roster to see who’ll make the cut and then, during the season, make adjustments based on results. Training camp may have passed for your heating equipment, as heating season is well underway, but it’s not too late to have yours checked before the playoff push. Father Time takes his toll on football players and heating systems. If your heating system’s rookie season was a decade ago or more, chances are it’s not as efficient as it used to be. However, to the untrained eye, that can be hard to tell. That’s where F.C. Haab comes in: we are your heating equipment’s scout team, coaching staff and front office rolled into one, and have the experience and know-how to guide you to the right decision on whether to upgrade to new, high-efficiency equipment or simply maintain what you have. If you’re a current customer or potential new customer considering upgrading your heating system, we’ll evaluate it free of charge and provide you with a thorough explanation of your options. It may be time to send your heating system into retirement. If you’re in or around Media, PA, Philadelphia, or anywhere nearby, contact F.C. Haab today to request your free heating system evaluation and find out....
Admin November 07, 2017
Those familiar with baseball lingo know that “high heat” refers to a fastball thrown high in the strike zone. F.C. Haab gives you a different kind of high heat – high-efficiency heating equipment for your home! Better yet, unlike a Major League team, you won’t have to pay a king’s ransom to get reliable high heat. Modern, high-efficiency boilers and furnaces convert nearly all of the energy in their fuel to useful heat for the home. In other words, they’re remarkably efficient. In fact, they’re so efficient you can cut your fuel bills substantially by upgrading. F.C. Haab proudly installs and services modern, high-efficiency boilers and furnaces from leading manufacturers: High-efficiency oil-fired boilers from Burnham, Peerless and Columbia High-efficiency oil-fired furnaces from Bryant and Carrier Our technicians have the know-how to ensure your equipment is set up for peak performance. There’s no curveball coming your way – just high heat! Contact F.C. Haab today to learn more about our great selection of high-efficiency heating equipment....
Admin October 24, 2017
Many of us take measures to stay safe that we don’t think twice about. We go to the doctor for annual physical exams, and take our car for annual inspections. When it comes to your home’s heating system, the same concept applies: annual tune-ups keep it healthy. Potential issues you may have otherwise not known about can be discovered and nipped in the bud. Think of F.C. Haab as your heating equipment’s caretaker. Just like a doctor cares for you and a mechanic cares for your car, we care for your heating system. As part of an F.C. Haab heating service plan, we’ll perform an annual tune-up to make sure it’s operating as intended and at maximum efficiency. One of our highly skilled technicians will: Test and adjust the oil burner using combustion testing equipment Inspect the combustion chamber Clean and check electrodes and the nozzle assembly Install customer-supplied air filters. If necessary, we supply oil filter controls, cartridges and burner nozzles Oil all motors on the burner, fans and circulators Check all safety and operating controls Vacuum-clean appliance and flue pipe, including the chimney base if necessary Keep your heating system running better, longer by treating it to the best care available. Contact F.C. Haab today to learn more about annual tune-ups and everything else included in a heating plan!...
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