AFUE, SEER, and HSPF are Important Acronyms: Learn What They Mean
When you are shopping for a new heating or cooling system for your home in the Los Angeles area, it can be difficult to choose the most efficient system simply by comparing manufacturer’s specifications. Fortunately, there are now several systems in place, the AFUE, SEER and HSPF ratings, that help you to compare the efficiency […]
Compare Before You Buy Your Whole House Humidifier
Is the air in your Los Angeles home uncomfortably dry? If you and others in your home suffer from exceptionally dry nasal passages, frequent nosebleeds, and scratchy throats then it is very likely that the air in your home is too dry. Another sign of overly dry air is constant static electricity throughout your home. […]
Did You Know that Houseplants Are Instant Air Cleaners?
Living in Los Angeles typically means having to put up with air pollution, which can play a major role in the quality of your home’s air. Poor indoor air quality can lead to a host of health issues for you and your family. Asthma, allergies and even respiratory illnesses can result from breathing polluted air.
Landscaping Increases the Benefits of Your HVAC System
“Going green” means lessening the impact of your carbon footprint on the environment. One important “green footstep” you can take is using your HVAC system more efficiently to reduce the emissions that are released into the atmosphere. Did you know you can design your California landscaping to help achieve this goal?
Stop Those Costly Air Leaks with These Tips
Sealing the air leaks in and around the exterior of your Los Angeles home is a cost-effective way to reduce cooling and heating costs, improve indoor comfort and help to create a cleaner, healthier environment for your family. Let’s take a look at some simple tips that will help you stop those costly air leaks […]
Air Conditioner Theft: How to Keep Your Unit Safe
An air conditioner can be the most important appliance in a home, especially in Los Angeles. Like any appliance which has value, actively protecting such an investment from theft or vandalism is vital. Air conditioners present an easy and lucrative target for criminals. Air conditioners which are new or a few years old retain a […]
Catch Common Air Conditioner Problems Before It’s Too Late
Summer will be here in Los Angeles before you know it, and it can be hot and smoggy. The last thing you want to deal with on a bad air day is your home air conditioning not working. Your home heating and air system is a valuable component to the investment in your home. A […]
Invest in a Surge Protector and Save Energy
The surge protector is a device that can be found just about everywhere these days, from the sensitive gadgets of our offices to home theater systems. You may not have known that besides protecting any number of appliances (and allowing you to run multiple devices from a single wall outlet) they can also be used to conserve energy – quite a […]
Duct Sealing is Important to the Health of Your HVAC System
A common costly problem that ductwork often develops is leaking air. This usually happens as a result of poor installation or deterioration over time as seals between ducts weaken. If you want to avoid the consequences of losing air, you need to perform duct sealing whenever leaks develop.