What Is Good Ductwork Design? Guidelines for Best Results
The efficiency and effectiveness of your Los Angeles home’s HVAC system relies on more than just your air conditioner, furnace and/or heat pump’s efficiency ratings. The air ducts that circulate air throughout your home’s living spaces are critical aspects of your household’s overall energy-efficiency. Ensuring good ductwork design is implemented in both new home constructions […]
Have You Scheduled Your A/C Maintenance This Spring?
If you haven’t scheduled your A/C maintenance yet this spring, you could be left without a properly working cooling system in your Los Angeles home. Turning your air conditioner on without first preparing it is something that many homeowners do. This simple misstep can leave you with a malfunctioning cooling system. A/C maintenance preformed in […]
SEER: Understand it for Better Savings
Even as we return to the mild days and cool evenings of spring in the Los Angeles area, it is important to continue to maintain home heating and cooling systems. In particular, every homeowner should understand efficiency ratings in order to manage their home’s comfort and utility bills. This is especially true for those of […]
Stop Those Costly Air Leaks with These Tips
Sealing the air leaks in and around the exterior of your Los Angeles home is a cost-effective way to reduce cooling and heating costs, improve indoor comfort and help to create a cleaner, healthier environment for your family. Let’s take a look at some simple tips that will help you stop those costly air leaks […]
Duct Sealing is Important to the Health of Your HVAC System
A common costly problem that ductwork often develops is leaking air. This usually happens as a result of poor installation or deterioration over time as seals between ducts weaken. If you want to avoid the consequences of losing air, you need to perform duct sealing whenever leaks develop.
Properly Installing a Heat Pump: 5 Tricks of the Trade
Properly installing a heat pump for replacement or as a new system requires proper home preparation and installation design planning to enjoy peak performance from your investment. Make sure your HVAC contractor follows these five trade practices.
Calculate Appliance Savings and Put More Money In Your Pocket
While an efficient heating system can lead to significant savings, your choice of appliances alone can do much the same. Since major home appliances contribute to a large chunk of your monthly utility bill, more efficient models can be an important investment for your household.
Manuals J and D Crucial for Proper HVAC Equipment Design, Sizing
You trust your HVAC professional to correctly match your Los Angeles-area home’s new furnace or air conditioner to your heating and cooling needs. A qualified HVAC contractor uses Manuals J and D from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) to do the job.
AFUE Ratings and How They Impact Your HVAC System Choice
Is your Los Angeles household in dire need of a home heating upgrade? Knowing the energy efficiency ratings of replacement HVAC equipment is important, whether you are choosing to switch out your old furnace or upgrading with more energy efficient options. A unit’s AFUE rating is an especially important number to know.