How Humidity Affects Your HVAC System
As the temperatures increase, many of us will reach for the air conditioning controls without giving it much thought. Unfortunately, when the cost of energy bills starts to grow rapidly, we may wonder if we have a fault, rather than considering the humidity levels. Humidity is an important consideration for your HVAC system, and it […]
What’s the Best Approach for Testing Home Humidity?
If you live in Los Angeles, you know the weather isn’t always going to be perfect and that your home isn’t always going to be comfortable. To ensure optimal home comfort and health, it’s best to maintain your home humidity between 30 to 50 percent. Testing your home’s humidity can indicate whether your home needs a humidifier or dehumidifier. If […]
How Can Air Humidifiers Alleviate Allergy Symptoms?
With the drastic rise in people suffering from allergies and respiratory illness, it’s essential to maintain proper humidity levels in your home to ward off symptoms.
5 Indoor Air Quality Tips That Will Leave You Breathing Easier
One of the main problems facing Los Angeles citizens today is air pollution. While smog levels have dropped quite a bit over the past decade or so, Los Angeles still leads the nation in air pollution. While we love L.A., there’s no doubt that living in Southern California can have a major impact on your indoor […]
Pluses of Variable Speed Air Handlers
If the air handler in your home runs loudly or needs to be replaced, consider upgrading to a variable speed air handler. These air handlers differ from single-speed units in that they run at different speeds (depending on the fluctuating heating or cooling needs of your home), thereby offering significant advantages, including energy-efficiency, comfort, lower […]
Attaining Ideal Humidity in Your Los Angeles Home
Indoor humidity is a significant factor in home comfort. Too much humidity or too little, either can make you uncomfortable, and both can affect your health and the condition of your home and furnishings. That’s why maintaining indoor humidity levels between 30 and 50 percent is important. In the Los Angeles area, where humid offshore […]
Ventilation Systems: HRVs, ERVs Can Improve Your Los Angeles Home’s Air Quality
Air quality is literally on the daily radar screen for Los Angeles-area residents. But did you know the EPA warns that indoor-air quality in the average home is actually several times more polluted than outdoor city air? If you’re concerned about the indoor-air quality of your home, you can breathe a fresh sigh of relief […]