Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Announcement’ Category

What Geothermal Users Should Know About the Inflation Reduction Act

Monday, October 17th, 2022

If you’ve been thinking about investing in a geothermal heating and cooling system for your home, there has never been a better time. The US government is currently offering a geothermal tax credit for 30% of the cost of a geothermal unit. That means if you install a geothermal unit before the end of 2022, you can claim the credit when you file your taxes at the beginning of next year. 

If you want to wait and install a unit in 2023, you can claim the credit in 2024 when you file taxes. In fact, the credit is good for an entire decade! But that doesn’t mean you should wait to invest in geothermal systems in Butler County. Keep reading to learn what you should know about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it can help you save money.

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We Received the 2022 ICP Elite Citizens Award!

Friday, September 9th, 2022

Every year, the 2022 ICP Elite Citizens Award is given to a company that specifically gives back to the local community and goes above and beyond. We pride ourselves on being a trustworthy company for many of our customers so they can receive the care they need without spending too much money or dealing with people they’ve never met.

We also want to give a shout-out to Robin’s Home, which is one of the many reasons we achieved this goal.

So, thank you everyone for supporting your local business! Stop by or give our team a call to get acquainted with the most reputable HVAC team in the area.

Contact Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for help with your next home project.

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Bill Kennihan Honored with Butler County Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Thursday, September 23rd, 2021

We’re excited to announce that Bill Kennihan won the 2020 William A. Morgan Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Butler County Chamber of Commerce for 2020. Although this award was technically presented to Bill last year, we were able to come together to actually receive it this year. The annual Celebrate Business event was one to remember and we’re proud of Bill Kennihan’s success!

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We’re the 2020 National Contractor of the Year!

Monday, November 9th, 2020
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We’re excited to announce that we’re the 2020 Medium Contractor of the Year! The National Comfort Institute (NCI) announced our achievement during the Virtual High-Performance HVAC Conference on October 7th, 2020. The award recognizes us for our quality, workmanship, and dedication to customer service.

Wondering why we’re “medium?” The award has three tiers: small (under $2 million annually in sales), medium (between $2 million and $6 million in sales), and large (more than $6 million in sales). We’re proud to say we’ve made the cut!

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Kennihan Plumbing and Heating COVID-19 Update

Friday, March 13th, 2020

Dear valued customer,

We are considered an essential business according to the PA “Industry Operation Guidance” issued 03/21/2020.  We are taking the following steps to help with the safety of our employees and our customers.

  • Before travelling to a customer’s home, they are contacted by our front office staff, and asked if anyone has been out of the country in the last 30 days, and has any one had any form of sickness in the last 14 days.
  • Employees are being directed, if they show any symptoms, or just don’t feel “right”, stay home.
  • We are having our crews arrive at our location at staggered times to create our best scenario at “social distancing”.
  • Crews are receiving daily operations directives via ipads, and keeping out of the front office areas.
  • Front office is isolated from any retail operations, meaning, if something needs purchased, it can be taken care of over the phone, and we have an area for retail parts to be picked up.
  • Our technicians, when at your house working on your heating or cooling system, including maintenance, are performing a complimentary “duct sanitization”, which uses a sanitizing fogger to help kill bacteria and viruses in the duct work.  While this in itself cannot kill everything, it is one more step in addition to the guidance from the CDC.
  • For more information about the virus, go to www.cdc.gov

In addition to your air filter, Fresh-Aire UV* makes an air purifier that uses UV light to kill viruses, bacteria, and odors in the home.  Recently, it was announced that UV lights are going to start being used in aircraft for cleaning and disinfection to kill the virus.  Hospitals already use UV lights for disinfection.  If it is good enough for the airlines and hospitals, why not have it in your home?  Almost all of the Kennihan Family have these systems in our homes, and we believe in them.  We have been using UV systems for over 20 years.

We can install this system, as well as accomplish a duct cleaning, and duct work fog sanitization in your home at your convenience.

This, like every challenge Americans have faced since the founding of our Nation, will pass.  We will learn from it, and be better people for it.  How we react during this time is how we define each of our “character”.  Like every other time, we will look back and say “remember when”. 

*Click here to read the Coronavirus statement from Fresh-Aire UV

If we can help you, let us know.  Be safe.

The Kennihans

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A Story Worth Sharing

Monday, March 2nd, 2020
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On a cold February day, Zach was headed to his last call of the day. This one was just an estimate for a mini-split unit the homeowners were interested in adding. Zach, who has been working for Kennihan Plumbing and Heating for 9 years, had moved up the ranks as a very capable HVAC technician and helped whenever needed to give estimates to our customers.

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How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
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Make sure your home is ready for the cold that’s on the horizon. Here are a few things that you can do to help your home in the upcoming weeks:

  • Schedule an HVAC Maintenance Appointment: If you skipped out on a heating maintenance appointment this fall, it’s not too late to rectify the problem. You can still call us and have us tune up your heater to perfection.
  • Change Your Heater’s Filter: Changing the filter in your heater is one of the easiest ways to ensure that you get great heating. A fresh filter for the winter season ensures that you get clean air, high efficiency, and low-cost heating services.
  • Insulate Your Pipes: It’s important to pay attention to your pipes in your crawlspace, basement, or attic. Pipes in these areas are at a higher risk of freezing.
  • Check-In on Your Smoke Alarms/ Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Take the time to make sure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are up and running in your home. Now is also a great time to pop in a new set of those back-up batteries.
  • Have Your Water Heater Maintained: It doesn’t matter if your water heater is tank or tankless—you’re going to need maintenance to ensure that you’re getting piping hot water this winter.

Contact Kennihan Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning today to schedule an appointment with our team. We can get your home primed for winter. We treat your home like it’s our grandma’s home.

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Looking For a Great Generator? Contact Our Team

Thursday, March 7th, 2019

Are you a Butler County resident looking for a great generator? Come to our team! Not all HVAC companies are built the same when it comes to whole-home generators. Here at Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc., we provide top-of-the-line service to our customers, so we only choose the best units to pair with our quality service. That’s why we offer whole-home generators from reputable brands like Honeywell.

If you’re interested in learning more about whole-home generators and how this type of system can benefit your home, stop by the Pittsburgh Home Show March 1st through the 10th. Our Kennihan booth is #2517 and right now we’re offering a $100 off promotion for whole-home generators
— there’s never been a better time to invest in your home! You can stop by to view the generators we have on display, meet our expert team, and receive great home advice.

A whole-home generator is the best way to keep your home safe and sound in the face of an emergency. Contact the Kennihan Plumbing & Heating, Inc. team to get the best models the market has to offer.

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