Installing the Heat Pump Correctly Will Deliver Top Performance
Purchasing a high-efficiency heat pump and having it installed by a trained professional is an investment that will benefit you for many years to come. Follow these guidelines for top heat pump performance.
A/C Shopping? Some Features to Look For
When you’re A/C shopping, you may find yourself wondering what to focus on for our climate. While the energy efficiency rating will give you solid information about how the system will perform, knowing some specific features to look for can simplify the selection process and help you choose the best system for your home.
When Some Parts of Your Split-System A/C Need Replacing, Proper Matching Is Important
Is one of the components of your split-system A/C giving you trouble? Though the idea of swapping out the ailing unit for a new one may seem more economical than upgrading your whole system, you should think twice before doing so. Here’s why carefully matching your equipment is imperative in achieving maximum performance levels.
Air-Source Heat Pumps: Not Just for Heat
In our region, air-source heat pumps represent one of the best ways to condition your home. Heat pumps have reversing valves that make them capable of moving heat inside or outside, depending on the season. Heat pumps use refrigerant to gather the heat and when the reversing valve changes direction, the refrigerant flow changes direction.
Your Water Heater Needs Flushing to Work Well and Long
Your water heater heats, stores and re-heats water to provide convenient hot water when needed, but it also stores mineral and sediment deposits that hinder efficient water heating. Learn how a little TLC can help your system provide hot water for less energy and last longer.
Cleaning the A/C Coil: Why It’s Important
The air conditioner in your Los Angeles home has two sets of coils that are essential components of your system. The evaporator A/C coil is located inside the indoor unit, and absorbs heat from your home’s air. The condenser A/C coil is located inside the outdoor unit and sends the heated air outdoors. When your […]
Weighing a New A/C Purchase? Some Benefits That May Help You Decide
Making an A/C purchase could be one of the more complex and expensive upgrades for your home and it’s common for homeowners to put it off because of those reasons. Limping through the cooling season with an older system likely means you’ll have high electric bills and possibly some repairs. However, the benefits of replacing […]
ACCA Affiliation: Why It Matters When You’re Looking for an HVAC Contractor
When your HVAC system is in need of service or replacement you want a highly informed, skilled contractor to complete the job. One way to judge if the contractor you’re considering is performing at top industry standards is to find out if he or she is a member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
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 […]