Fall HVAC Maintenance: Schedule Early
Preventive HVAC maintenance is your first line of defense against mid-season breakdowns, costly repair bills, discomfort and premature system replacement. Timing is everything when it comes to scheduling an appointment with your contractor. While it’s never too late, be sure to schedule early between heating and cooling season to ensure your heating equipment is cleaned, tuned and […]
How to Identify and Get Rid of Allergy Triggers in Your Home
Allergy triggers often occur when a home experiences poor indoor air quality. This happens most during the spring, when Los Angeles’s allergy season reaches its peak and many outdoor assailants get tracked inside. If you or one of your family members suffers from runny nose and/or itchy eyes, consider these helpful tips for getting rid of the nasty […]
Clean A/C Coils: Basic for Top Performance
During warm California days your A/C unit works continuously to provide your home with cool air, causing increased energy consumption. Over time the A/C coils begin to get dirty, costing efficiency, to the point that you spend a fortune on your electric bill, even though your home isn’t getting any cooler. Clean coils are the key […]
Commit These HVAC Terms to Memory Before You Talk to an Expert
Being confused by terms a contractor uses is common, and there is no exception when it comes to HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning). The industry is full of jargon (industry specific words) and it is important that you understand what some of these HVAC terms mean before you contact a professional.
You’ve Heard About a Warranty, but How Does It Measure Up Against a Maintenance Agreement?
If you’ve been taking proper care of your Los Angles’s home heating and cooling equipment, then your HVAC contractor likely visits your homes at least a few times a year. A qualified technician should be on hand to perform necessary preventative maintenance before the change in heating and cooling seasons, in addition to whenever you’re […]
Replacing an HVAC System? 4 Key Things to Remember
If you’re thinking about replacing an HVAC system, don’t wait until it stops working. As your system gets older, you can have multiple problems that will result in costly repairs. Replace your system before it fails, so you have adequate time to evaluate four important HVAC features.
Stop Heat Gain, Save a Lot This Summer in Los Angeles
Trying to stay cool in the California sun is not easy, and Los Angeles smog can make the heat feel worse. Even if your air conditioner is pumping out cold air, however, your home could be uncomfortably warm if hot air gets in from outdoors or if heat is generated indoors. Luckily, you can stop […]
How a Ductwork Inspection Can Benefit You
If your home has forced-air heat or central air conditioning, a system of supply and return ducts carries conditioned air throughout your indoor space. The supply ducts bring the conditioned air to all areas in your home and return ducts carry air back to the HVAC unit for heating or cooling.A ductwork inspection can increase the efficiency of […]
Three Types of Pollutants and Air Cleaning Solutions That Work
Every home has potential air quality concerns and minuscule pollutants can easily create health concerns and make your home uncomfortable. It is important to install efficient air cleaning solutions in your home to combat dust, bacteria, mold and viruses. We are going to have a look at three types of pollutants and air cleaning solutions.