The Importance of Sealing Air Handler Cabinets
Air handlers are responsible for filtering and distributing conditioned air throughout your home via your duct system. Improperly sealing air handler cabinets can cause the following HVAC system problems: Reduced Efficiency An HVAC system works best when the supply and return airflows are perfectly balanced. If there’s a leak in the supply side of the air handler […]
Common Condensate Drain Problems in Central A/Cs & How to Fix Them
Condensate drain problems can leave you without air conditioning on a hot day. They can also damage your house and ruin personal belongings. A central A/C produces much more than just cool comfort — it also yields water, and lots of it. Humidity reduction is a major function of air conditioners. Water vapor condensed by the evaporator coil […]
How to Check if Your Thermostat is Sending a Signal
Knowing how to check your thermostat when your HVAC system won’t turn on might get your system running again quickly without having to rely on a pro. Since thermostats control when furnaces and air conditioners turn on and off, troubleshooting this device can rule out whether your equipment needs deeper testing for a thorough diagnosis. Many programmable […]
Can UV Lights Reduce Bacteria and Furnace Smells?
Are foul odors coming from the vents and furnace in your Greater Los Angeles home? Your HVAC system can harbor bacteria and other microorganisms that create these foul odors. But, how can you sanitize your air ducts? You might be surprised to learn that UV lights can help. Does Your Furnace Smell? Your furnace helps you stay nice and […]
5 Air Purifier Placement Techniques to Follow This Winter
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencystates that the level of indoor air pollutants may be two to five times greater than levels found outdoors. Consequently, indoor air pollution is one of the top five environmental public health risks. With outdoor air pollution in Los Angeles already soaring, using apurification system and the proper air purifier placement techniques can help you reduce the […]
Learn to Activate the Emergency Heat on Your Furnace
The emergency heat on your furnace ensures that, should a major heat pump component fail, you won’t be stuck in a cold house on a chilly night. Like most backup functions, the emergency heat on your furnace is designed to be a temporary stopgap measure to provide heat for a limited time until your heat pump can […]
Easy Ways to Clean Humidifier Mold in Your L.A. Home
Humidifiers are especially important when the humidity in our L.A. environment reaches a low point. However, they require regular maintenance to effectively prevent mold growth in your home. Mold can contribute to asthma conditions and other allergies, as well as respiratory infections. There are a number of ways to clean humidifier mold from your equipment, lessening the chance of […]
How to Properly Insert a Furnace Air Filter
Performing regular maintenance on your home furnace is essential for equipment longevity and efficiency. One of the simplest, easiest and most important tune-up items any homeowner can do is to check and change their furnace air filter. Finding the Right Filter Located between the blower and the cold air return (at the bottom of the furnace), the air filter is an inexpensive, […]
Does the Location of Your Water Heater Really Matter?
A water heater is a wonderful thing when it’s working properly, but when it fails, it can be a lot to deal with. Furthermore, the resulting water damage can be extensive. No matter where you put your water heater, you have to place and secure it properly. However, there are some places that are better […]