End-of-Summer A/C Maintenance: Don’t Skimp on It
As we approach fall in Los Angeles, it is time to start thinking about your end-of-summer A/C maintenance needs. With a few simple steps you can make sure that your A/C system will be ready for next cooling season, and by performing proper maintenance, you will also help extend the life of your system.
Fall Maintenance for the Heating Season: Plan Yours Now
The end of summer is drawing near, so it’s time for homeowners to start thinking about fall maintenance. Investing a bit of time and energy into making sure your home is well prepared for the cooler weather can help ensure optimal home comfort, energy efficiency and safety throughout the fall and winter seasons. Key items […]
Ductwork Issues? Stop Wasting Your Conditioned Air
Ductwork issues are by far one of the most common energy loss problems with today’s HVAC systems. When systems are older, it is easier for them to develop leaks or get obstructions by foreign objects.
Manuals J and D: Your Contractor’s Guides for Right HVAC Sizing
When upgrading to a new, energy-efficient HVAC system, you expect a significant return on your investment. The only way to ensure that your new systems run efficiently and effectively, however, is by insisting that your contractor utilizes sizing tools like Manuals J and D. Here’s a look at how these tools work, and why they’re […]
Your A/C’s SEER May Not Be Reached if These Factors Are at Play
When it comes to A/C SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio), there’s more than meets the eye. Although the efficiency rating of your equipment may be high, there are several factors that can bring that value down. Here’s a look at four details that must be considered in order to maximize a system’s SEER.
Installing the Heat Pump Correctly Will Deliver Top Performance
Purchasing a high-efficiency heat pump and having it installed by a trained professional is an investment that will benefit you for many years to come. Follow these guidelines for top heat pump performance.
Shady Landscaping Rewards You With Energy Savings
Southern California is well known for beautiful homes with lush landscapes and pristine lawns. When it comes to landscaping, that beauty is far more than skin deep. To reduce the heat gain from the summer sun, a large canopied tree can shade the roof while vines can block entire walls. Even the grass reduces the heat of […]
Zoning Systems: How Design Affects Comfort
Zoning systems are meant to provide comfortable temperatures throughout your home, helping to eliminate hot-spots and chills that can occur with traditional systems. By dividing your home into zones, each with its own thermostat, zoning can deliver just the right amount of heat or A/C to suit the differing needs of areas with varied heating […]
Air Conditioner Installation Requires Technical Expertise — Or Performance Dips
You can’t get through a triple-digit summer in Los Angeles without A/C. And with the air running so often, you can’t afford not to be energy conscious. So you shop around to make sure you’re buying the most energy-efficient system. It has the Energy Star logo, guaranteed to save you money. So you’re all set, […]