How to Choose the Right SEER Rating for Your Home
One of the most important and least understood features of any HVAC system is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating. Every AC system has this figure prominently displayed and yet many people don’t understand what it means. A frequent debate is the comparison between 14 and 16 SEER AC ratings and which is best […]
Simple Strategies to Boost the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
Everyone enjoys saving money, and one of the best ways is to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Since heating and cooling accounts for approximately 50% of typical energy bills, it is possible to make some excellent savings. Making your home more efficient need not cost the earth, and there are some simple strategies […]
3 Considerations for Optimal Energy Efficiency
The demand by consumers for greater energy efficiency and the advances in the related technology industries seem to be driving forward at an ever increasing rate. When we save money on our energy bills, it frees up money that can be used elsewhere, perhaps for even greater performance. Once you begin to save money and […]
Three Reasons to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
As homeowners, we are often bombarded with media messages about reducing the environmental impact of our property and improving the energy efficiency of our homes. While the cost of making energy efficiency improvements may seem prohibitive, there are three great reasons you may wish to consider making the investment. Reduction in Environmental Impact: The first […]
Steps to Take When Building a Furnace Enclosure
Building a furnace enclosure to house the heating equipment in your Los Angeles home can provide several advantages. Isolating your HVAC equipment inside its own enclosure can reduce noise, make part of your utility room or basement available for other uses and potentially improve your home’s energy efficiency if you include an outside combustion air source. Designing and […]
Use the Programmable Thermostat Wisely to Save on Heating Bills
One easy way for Los Angeles residents to save money on their monthly utility bills is by using their programmable thermostat wisely. For most people with school and work, there are periods of the day when the house is unoccupied, except for pets. This is an ideal time to setback your thermostat. The U.S. Department […]
Away From Home During the Day? Here’s Where Your Thermostat Should Be Set
Many homeowners set the thermostat to a certain temperature before they leave for work or school, and that is the temperature that is maintained throughout the day. However, knowing where your thermostat should be set when you’re out of the house could save you money and optimize your home comfort. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that by lowering […]
Replacing an HVAC System? 4 Key Things to Remember
If you’re thinking about replacing an HVAC system, don’t wait until it stops working. As your system gets older, you can have multiple problems that will result in costly repairs. Replace your system before it fails, so you have adequate time to evaluate four important HVAC features.
How a Ductwork Inspection Can Benefit You
If your home has forced-air heat or central air conditioning, a system of supply and return ducts carries conditioned air throughout your indoor space. The supply ducts bring the conditioned air to all areas in your home and return ducts carry air back to the HVAC unit for heating or cooling.A ductwork inspection can increase the efficiency of […]