Away From Home During the Day? Here’s Where Your Thermostat Should Be Set
Many homeowners set the thermostat to a certain temperature before they leave for work or school, and that is the temperature that is maintained throughout the day. However, knowing where your thermostat should be set when you’re out of the house could save you money and optimize your home comfort. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that by lowering […]
Did You Know That Indoor Air Quality Can Improve Greatly With the Addition of a Houseplant?
Air pollution may be a major concern for you, especially when you live in a city that is notorious for its high levels of smog like Los Angeles. Because of this, living in Southern California can wreak havoc on your indoor air quality.
Don’t Let Allergy Season Be Your Downfall This Fall
Just because the hottest days of the years are behind you doesn’t mean you are safe from allergens. Many people with allergies still experience symptoms well into the fall. Learning what triggers allergy symptoms and how to limit them is essential to enjoying allergy season.
Ways to Keep Dust and Other Allergens Out of Your Home
No one flourishes in a dusty, allergen-laden environment. Small children and babies, people who suffer from allergies and asthma, and anyone who has any other respiratory ailment are especially vulnerable. There are steps you can take that, along with the assistance of your heating and cooling specialist, can help you keep dust and allergens out […]
Ways to Keep Debris Out of Your HVAC System When You Are Renovating
The renovations that improve your living conditions may also cause damage to the HVAC system unless you take the necessary precautions. Dirt and debris can build up on heating and cooling components. Pollutants can accumulate on ductwork that will circulate through your home. Blower fan blades can be knocked out of alignment and need repair or replacement. Protecting […]
Fall Is the Perfect Time to Have Your Ducts Cleaned
It’s easy to skip over your ductwork while you are completing your fall maintenance, but it would be a mistake. Ducts can gather a substantial amount of debris and potentially harmful particles that should be removed, so remember to have your air ducts cleaned.
Your HVAC Systems: Learn How They Work Together
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning are the three mainstays of home comfort. To get the most out of your system, it’s useful to know how all the different elements of HVAC systems work together to keep your home at a comfortable temperature all year round.
Does Your Thermostat Have Mercury in It? Time to Upgrade
Thermostats hang on the walls of countless millions of American homes, and have done for decades. They’re so ubiquitous they largely go unnoticed, but the pollution threat they pose must be paid attention to. With close to 3.25 million occupied homes in Los Angeles County, the approximately four grams of mercury in those homes still using old […]
Draining the Water Heater: Yes, You Should
You can extend the life of your water heater if you flush it to remove sediment. Water heater tanks are usually made from steel with a porcelain enamel glass lining and fitted with a sacrificial anode to reduce corrosion of exposed steel.