The Good Guys Blog
Goodco Mechanical sponsors the Lego Movie at Tussey Mountain
Goodco Mechanical sponsored the Lego Movie at Tussey Mountain on Friday, July 25th. There were over 900 in attendance that night and the team from Impressions helped us welcome many families that evening. Here's Maura, Michelle and...
We do plumbing you know!
It amazes that despite our advertising on our vehicles, website, yellow pages, internet sites, radio, TV, etc., people still don't know we have a full-service plumbing division. GOOD service plumbers are hard to find and we have several Good Guys working for us, as...
Ireland Post #3 – Plumbing
If you're getting tired of reading about and seeing pictures from my trip to Ireland, this is the last then I slide back into reality again. I thought I would add some pictures of various types of plumbing I encountered while on vacation. Since we spent a fair amount...
Ireland Post #2
I've been back a week from Ireland and had some time to reflect on the trip. Here are some general observations. First, the people of Ireland are so damn nice. On our first day in Dublin on our arrival, I was attempting to get in the left lane for a turn when a bus...
Ireland HVAC stuff
I spent last week with my family in Ireland. It had some of the most beautiful vistas I've ever scene and the beer wasn't to shabby either. If you ever get a chance to visit the Emerald Isle...GO! I promised some HVAC information when I came back so amidst all the...
On vacation
I am currently in Ireland on vacation with my family. As much as I would love to be in Pennsylvania writing a blog this week, I'm far more excited to be spending time with my wife and three sons, touring one of the most beautiful countries in the world and drinking...
Why regular maintenance? – Part 2 or Is that a cat in your filter?
Something occurred this past week that made me want to embelish on a previous post about regular maintenance I made about a month or so ago. I have attached several pictures our technicians recently took. You are looking at air filters that are completely...
It’s all about people
I am very blessed to be surrounded by an awesome group of employees. I believe one of the things that differentiates Goodco Mechanical from so many of our competitors is the talented workforce that interacts with our customers and those that support the folks on the...
Water heaters – tank vs tankless
"My water is dead, what are my options?" This is a questions we receive often since the average lifespan of a standard water heater is generally 8-10 years. Soft water and regular tank draining can extend that life several years but, they don't last forever. So,...
Equipment lifespan: Repair or Replace
I am often asked how long a furnace or water heater should last. This usually follows a conversation about a major repair and whether the homeowner should repair or replace. So what are the factors behind the decision so you're not throwing money away on unnecessary...