Furnace Installation Should Be Handled By Professionals
One thing that’s always stressed to homeowners is to expand their DIY knowledge whenever possible for a number of reasons. First of all it’s always nice to be comfortable doing work in your own home, learning a new skill while saving money in the process. The second is that they find a newfound appreciation for […]
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 […]
Learn to Activate the Emergency Heat on Your Furnace
The emergency heat on your furnace ensures that, should a major heat pump component fail, you won’t be stuck in a cold house on a chilly night. Like most backup functions, the emergency heat on your furnace is designed to be a temporary stopgap measure to provide heat for a limited time until your heat pump can […]
How to Properly Insert a Furnace Air Filter
Performing regular maintenance on your home furnace is essential for equipment longevity and efficiency. One of the simplest, easiest and most important tune-up items any homeowner can do is to check and change their furnace air filter. Finding the Right Filter Located between the blower and the cold air return (at the bottom of the furnace), the air filter is an inexpensive, […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR… How To Maintain Your Furnace During The Winter Months While It’s Literally Freezing Cold In LA…
Los Angeles California – Happy New Year Los Angeles. Southern Californians rung in 2015 with a cold snap the likes we have not seen in 60 plus years. In fact there were record low temperatures during the annual Rose Parade this morning after a winter storm blanketed the region with snow and frost in the last few days of 2014. So the […]
Understanding How the Parts of an HVAC System Work Together to Keep You Comfy
An HVAC system has a number of parts that, when they work together, create heating, cooling or ventilation for your home. Following is a rundown on the parts of an HVAC system in a typical home.
Understanding AFUE Will Help You Choose the Right Furnace Replacement
Winter’s on the way, so it’s time to prepare your Los Angeles home for the upcoming cool season. Energy efficiency and low operating costs are important factors when replacing a furnace, so discuss your options with your HVAC professional. Here are a few important points to consider before buying a furnace.
If You’re Just Starting to Shop for a New Furnace, These Factors Can Impact Total Cost
Your decision to shop for a new furnace is not like deciding you want a new car or suit; you either need a new furnace or you do not. Fashion and whim have no part in your decision, but cold economics—and cold days—matter. When you shop for a new furnace, consider these factors.
What Maintenance Tasks Should Los Angeles Homeowners Tackle This Fall?
Los Angeles homes certainly aren’t cheap, which is one reason why it’s so important to keep them running smoothly throughout the year. We’ve compiled some great fall home maintenance tips below that you can use to improve your energy efficiency and the overall appearance of your L.A. home: