The ABCs of Home Air Conditioning: This Is How It Works
The Los Angeles cooling season is long and hot, and your air conditioner works hard to keep your home comfortable. If you don’t know much about how it does the job, taking the time to understand the basics of your home air conditioning system can help you troubleshoot common problems and communicate effectively with your […]
High-Efficiency A/Cs Help You Save, but That’s Not All
The minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating allowed today is 13. You might opt for this minimum efficiency, but you’re missing out on the benefits of high-efficiency A/Cs with SEERs as high as the mid-20s.
Your Air Conditioner Works Hard in Los Angeles: Here’s How to Help It Out
They don’t call it “sunny California” for nothing, and Los Angeles is a prime example of when heat beating down from the bright sun above and the hustle and bustle of a busy city come together to raise the temperature of your home.
See If Your Recent Plumbing Emergency Is on This List
A plumbing emergency can happen at any time – often when it’s least convenient. Even a small plumbing problem, such as a minor leak, needs to be fixed. Taking care of any plumbing problem as soon as possible can prevent larger and more expensive problems later.
Duct Problems? Learn About Some of the Most Common
For most Los Angeles area homeowners, the duct system is out of sight and out of mind. After all, it’s mostly hidden from view behind walls, above the ceiling and under floors. Your ductwork is a long system of connected sections that may twist, turn and bend throughout the house–and it’s likely been in place […]
Heat Gain Adds to Your Cooling Load: How to Minimize It
When the sun is out, heat gain adds to your cooling load and undermines your air conditioning efforts. That’s why it’s important to minimize heat gain for the lowest cooling costs and best home comfort possible. Here’s how.
Dust Is Everywhere, Including Your Home: How Concerned Should You Be?
Dust is more than just that stuff you wipe off your bookshelves once in a while. It is actually something that can make you sick. Dust is a mix of particles, including paper fibers, skin cells, animal and human hairs, pollen, textiles and other substances.
Leaving Town? How the A/C Should Figure in Your Departure Planning
As you prepare for summer vacation, you may be wondering how to secure your home while you are gone. Don’t forget to include the A/C among your plans before you go.
Three Reasons You Might Want a Humidifier in L.A. in the Summer
Summer in Los Angeles does not just mean hot weather. In many parts of our county it also means dry air. This dryness affects your comfort and your home in several ways. Your A/C helps keep you cool, but provides little relief from this dryness. Humidifiers, on the other hand, can help.