In Sync: If Your Home Comfort Systems Are, You’ll be More Comfortable
The home comfort systems in your Los Angeles home work together to keep you comfortable. If one system is operating poorly, it will affect all of the other systems, resulting in a higher carbon footprint due to increased energy use, and that translates to higher energy bills for your home. Lowering your energy costs requires […]
Learn More About Your UV Lights to Reap Benefits
The power of ultraviolet lights to improve indoor air quality is well known. Whether or not you have already made UV lights a part of your IAQ system, read on to be sure that your system is effectively removing bacteria, viruses, odors and mold from your home.
Air Cleaners: Many Types, but Strive for One That Delivers in These Areas
Harmful particles are in the air all around us. These can be reduced, in some cases eradicated, in the home by using an air cleaner.
A Stolen Heat Pump? Yes, It’s Something to Be Concerned About
Metal prices are rising steadily and thieves are increasingly targeting domestic heating solutions in Los Angeles as a valuable source of copper. Government reports indicate that as demand rises for metals both domestically and abroad the amount of copper stolen is likely to increase. Your heat pump is a highly inviting prospect for a thief […]
UV Lights Have a Proven Track Record for Improving Indoor Air Quality
In the same way that you worry about the food that you and your family eat, you should be concerned about the air in your home. By installing an ultraviolet (UV) light in your heating and cooling system, you will be taking a step to ensure better indoor air quality. Read on to find out how.
Ductwork Issues? Stop Wasting Your Conditioned Air
Ductwork issues are by far one of the most common energy loss problems with today’s HVAC systems. When systems are older, it is easier for them to develop leaks or get obstructions by foreign objects.
Summertime Is Allergy Season in Los Angeles: How Air Cleaning Can Help
If you suffer from allergies, living in Los Angeles can be rough on the respiratory system. Our Mediterranean climate allows for long blooming seasons, which translate to an extended allergy season. Combined with pet dander, mold/mildew spores, and dust, your HVAC system can be inundated with allergens that recycle through a forced air system.
Going Up? Second-Story Additions Can Use An HVAC Upgrade Or Addition
If you’re moving up in the world with a second-story addition to your Los Angeles home, consider how you will provide conditioned air to your new space. It may seem like the clear answer is to extend your existing HVAC system upwards, but this may not be the best solution. Read on for how to […]
Zoning Systems: How Design Affects Comfort
Zoning systems are meant to provide comfortable temperatures throughout your home, helping to eliminate hot-spots and chills that can occur with traditional systems. By dividing your home into zones, each with its own thermostat, zoning can deliver just the right amount of heat or A/C to suit the differing needs of areas with varied heating […]