Steps to Take When Building a Furnace Enclosure
Building a furnace enclosure to house the heating equipment in your Los Angeles home can provide several advantages. Isolating your HVAC equipment inside its own enclosure can reduce noise, make part of your utility room or basement available for other uses and potentially improve your home’s energy efficiency if you include an outside combustion air source. Designing and […]
Mini Split Air vs. Central Air: Determining the Cost Difference
Central air systems use one large air handler and anetwork of air ducts to deliver conditioned air to your home. Central air may be the most widely used system in the country, however, many homeowners are discovering that ductless mini split air systems are the better conditioning option for design flexibility, zoned comfort and efficient operation. Read […]
5 Simple Ways to Eliminate Pollutants in Your L.A. Home
For some time now, Los Angeles has had the reputation for being one of the more polluted cities in the country. But the reality is that the air inside the average American home is much more polluted than outdoor air — no matter where your home is located. Experts warn that poor indoor air quality can be […]
What’s the Best Approach for Testing Home Humidity?
If you live in Los Angeles, you know the weather isn’t always going to be perfect and that your home isn’t always going to be comfortable. To ensure optimal home comfort and health, it’s best to maintain your home humidity between 30 to 50 percent. Testing your home’s humidity can indicate whether your home needs a humidifier or dehumidifier. If […]
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 […]