Fall HVAC Maintenance: Schedule Early
Preventive HVAC maintenance is your first line of defense against mid-season breakdowns, costly repair bills, discomfort and premature system replacement. Timing is everything when it comes to scheduling an appointment with your contractor. While it’s never too late, be sure to schedule early between heating and cooling season to ensure your heating equipment is cleaned, tuned and […]
A/C Noisy? Some Common Causes and Cures
Is your A/C noisy and it’s not the regular sound you’re used to hearing during normal operation? Many serious A/C problems can cause unusual or alarming noises, and they need the immediate attention of an HVAC technician. Others can be easily fixed with a bit of troubleshooting. The following tips can help you identify and […]
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 […]
What Is Central Air Conditioning?
Central air conditioning is a system that provides your home with cool air through a series of ducts that supply and return air. The supply ducts and openings in the walls, floors or ceiling pump cold air into your home from the air conditioner and as the air heats up it is carried back to […]
Sizing a Furnace: Some Pointers for When It’s Time for a Replacement
When you’re selecting a new heating system, sizing a furnace is the crucial first step. If you skip this part of the replacement process, you could be facing higher energy bills, compromised indoor comfort and shortened system life.
CO Poisoning Threat: Be on Your Guard for These Types of Exposure
Because we live in a climate that’s conducive to outdoor activities year-round, CO poisoning is a continual hazard. Carbon monoxide (CO) is the byproduct of incomplete combustion and it’s impossible to see or smell. Your only protections are CO detectors placed in your home and avoiding exposure altogether.
Finding the Right HVAC Contractor: Follow These Tips
When you’re in the market for a new HVAC contractor, you don’t want to choose just anyone. After all, your cooling and heating equipment are essential for your household’s comfort level, not to mention the costs involved when energy is being wasted by inefficient systems. With this in mind, here are several tips to follow […]
Air Conditioners Work Hard: Some Problems That May Crop Up With Yours
Air conditioners are designed to work hard and last for years, but problems arise that can affect the functioning and efficiency of your air conditioner unit. An air conditioning system that’s not working effectively wastes electricity—and that means money. If your air conditioner system is not cooling your space as well as it used to […]
Confused About Air Filters? An Expert Can Help You Decide What’s Best For Your Home
The air filters for your HVAC system are one of its important parts and contribute to the quality of air in your home, as well as protect your equipment from premature wear and tear. If your home is dusty or you have family members who have asthma or allergies, upgrading the filters may help everyone […]