New Furnace Installation? Some Suggested Add-ons and Extras
A new furnace installation is a major home investment which affects heating bills and comfort for many years. If you want to leverage the best bang for your investment buck and drive furnace performance, take a look at these five add-ons and extras that maximize efficiency and comfort in your greater Los Angeles home.
Higher- or Lower-Efficiency Air Filters: Why You Should Prefer the Former
There’s more to whole-house air filtration than simply sliding a replacement unit into the slot every month (though with air pollution in the Los Angeles basin some of the worst in the country, it’s very important to do that). Understanding the options allows homeowners to improve Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, and to increase efficiency […]
Taking a Break? The HVAC System Should be on Your Vacation Checklist
Before leaving on a trip, one of the most important things to do is to make an HVAC system vacation checklist. A checklist like this will make sure the HVAC system is functioning perfectly for peace of mind during your vacation.
Pet Allergies Can Ruin Your Day: How to Get Some Relief
Pet allergies can quickly turn time with your furry friend into an unpleasant situation filled with itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and stuffy or runny nose. Thankfully, there are ways you can reduce the pet allergens in your home’s air, allowing you and your four-legged friend to live harmoniously together.
How Efficient Should a Furnace be in Los Angeles?
A furnace is a major purchase that will affect your life for years to come, which means you want to make sure you pick the right one. One of the most important aspects of a furnace is efficiency, which will determine how well it can produce heat, and how high your operating costs will be.
Update on Energy Efficiency Standards: What It Means to Angelinos
Research by the U.S. Energy Information Administration suggests that nearly one quarter of all residential energy consumption is used by gas-burning furnaces. With L.A.’s average lows in the 50s (or below) for seven months of the year, any legislation that mandates improved furnace efficiency would be good news. There is an update on energy efficiency […]
UV Lights: Change the Bulbs Now and Then and They Are Good to Go
You might think you’re safe from pollutants inside your Los Angeles home, but the reality is that microorganisms are always lurking around. Putting a stop to them isn’t so hard, especially with the use of UV lights installed within your home’s HVAC system. Keep the bulbs going strong and you and your family will be […]
Is Your LA Home Too Dusty? Here’s What to Do
Is your LA home dusty? Dust may seem simply like an inevitable part of life for those of us living in locations with dry climates, like Los Angeles. Though many homeowners think of dust as harmless, many people have allergies that can range in intensity from mild sniffling and sneezing to severe respiratory symptoms. Those with dust allergies […]
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 […]