5 Water Heater Maintenance Tips That Could Save Money, Energy
You may not realize that hot water heating is the third biggest energy drain in your home. There are ways to increase your water heater’s efficiency, though, and extend its service life. The following water heater maintenance tips can also help lower your energy consumption, and save you money.
5 Indoor Air Quality Tips That Will Leave You Breathing Easier
One of the main problems facing Los Angeles citizens today is air pollution. While smog levels have dropped quite a bit over the past decade or so, Los Angeles still leads the nation in air pollution. While we love L.A., there’s no doubt that living in Southern California can have a major impact on your indoor […]
Here’s What a WiFi Thermostat Can Do
Installing a Wifi thermostat is one of the easiest ways to improve comfort in your home and the efficiency of your HVAC system. They work just like normal programmable thermostats, but also have internet capabilities, which provides several extra features.
Your Ductwork Has Seen Better Days: Know the Signs
Most homeowners initially suspect the large HVAC equipment like furnaces or heat exchangers as the problem when effectiveness starts to drop, but what isn’t usually considered are the ducts. Problems with ductwork can cause a significant drop in performance and efficiency, which will cost you both comfort and money.
New Furnace Installation? Some Suggested Add-ons and Extras
A new furnace installation is a major home investment which affects heating bills and comfort for many years. If you want to leverage the best bang for your investment buck and drive furnace performance, take a look at these five add-ons and extras that maximize efficiency and comfort in your greater Los Angeles home.
Higher- or Lower-Efficiency Air Filters: Why You Should Prefer the Former
There’s more to whole-house air filtration than simply sliding a replacement unit into the slot every month (though with air pollution in the Los Angeles basin some of the worst in the country, it’s very important to do that). Understanding the options allows homeowners to improve Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, and to increase efficiency […]
Taking a Break? The HVAC System Should be on Your Vacation Checklist
Before leaving on a trip, one of the most important things to do is to make an HVAC system vacation checklist. A checklist like this will make sure the HVAC system is functioning perfectly for peace of mind during your vacation.
Pet Allergies Can Ruin Your Day: How to Get Some Relief
Pet allergies can quickly turn time with your furry friend into an unpleasant situation filled with itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, coughing and stuffy or runny nose. Thankfully, there are ways you can reduce the pet allergens in your home’s air, allowing you and your four-legged friend to live harmoniously together.
How Efficient Should a Furnace be in Los Angeles?
A furnace is a major purchase that will affect your life for years to come, which means you want to make sure you pick the right one. One of the most important aspects of a furnace is efficiency, which will determine how well it can produce heat, and how high your operating costs will be.