In the last two weeks I've been called out to three homes here in State College where the homeowner wanted a second opinion. There have been countless situations like this over the past several weeks where I have been left in shock. House #1: The homeowner was told they needed a complete new system. The quote was $50,000. I inspected the equipment and found that all that was needed was an evaporator coil cleaning and about a pound of refrigerant. That's a routine service call

Here's an AC condensing unit I installed last week. Nothing new from the outside, right? That upside-down bottle is R454B — in this photo I'm charging a new system at start-up. Look close and you'll see the red tags on the ports for my gauges. They're telling you R454B is flammable. That's true, but there are levels of flammability, and R454B's is very low. It's not going to catch fire and create a blowtorch flame if it escapes and hits a spark. It actually won't do anything

I knew it would catch up with them. Check this out from the PA Dept of Consumer Protections. FInally they are doing something about the reports they have been getting about what is going on in PA - and yes, the same thing is happeing right here in State College. I hear about it from clients and confirm it with my own eyes about twice a week. Several of them now operate in our area. You can spot them at the top of the google search page because thats where they need to stay, n

We're proud to announce that JBN Mechanical LLC has been named the 2025 American Standard Variable Speed Champion for Central Pennsylvania — an award presented to a select group of top-performing American Standard dealers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to high-efficiency, variable speed HVAC technology. This is not the first time JBN Mechanical has earned this recognition. We've now received multiple American Standard dealer awards over the years, including Dealer of

Electric rates in State College have climbed over 110% in five years. Here's what that means for your heat pump and which systems are built to handle it.

Don't get stung! If you’ve heard that several HVAC companies in State College have been sold to investment firms backed by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Pulte Capital — it’s true. It’s happening right now, here in Centre County! Twice a week, I get the call. A homeowner reaches out for a second opinion. Their system has been condemned, or they’ve been quoted a repair price two to three times what it should cost. This isn’t a coincidence — it’s a pattern. These companies

Why Rising Utility Prices Make Dual Fuel Systems the Smart Choice If you've noticed your electric bills climbing steadily over the past few years, you're not alone. Electricity costs have skyrocketed while natural gas prices have remained relatively stable, fundamentally changing the economics of home heating and cooling. This shift is making dual fuel systems one of the smartest investments homeowners can make today. The New Reality of Energy Costs The numbers tell a compell

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Check out why we are suggesting dual fuel systems today. Rates are fluctuating wildly and you want to be protected. If you have natural gas, a dual fuel system may be the way to go for you. Call and ask about our free assessments for your home.

By John Mason, JBN Mechanical For years, homeowners have been told to "check the reviews" when choosing service providers. It seemed like...