Update on Energy Efficiency Standards: What It Means to Angelinos
Research by the U.S. Energy Information Administration suggests that nearly one quarter of all residential energy consumption is used by gas-burning furnaces. With L.A.’s average lows in the 50s (or below) for seven months of the year, any legislation that mandates improved furnace efficiency would be good news. There is an update on energy efficiency […]
UV Lights: Change the Bulbs Now and Then and They Are Good to Go
You might think you’re safe from pollutants inside your Los Angeles home, but the reality is that microorganisms are always lurking around. Putting a stop to them isn’t so hard, especially with the use of UV lights installed within your home’s HVAC system. Keep the bulbs going strong and you and your family will be […]
Is Your LA Home Too Dusty? Here’s What to Do
Is your LA home dusty? Dust may seem simply like an inevitable part of life for those of us living in locations with dry climates, like Los Angeles. Though many homeowners think of dust as harmless, many people have allergies that can range in intensity from mild sniffling and sneezing to severe respiratory symptoms. Those with dust allergies […]
Pluses of Variable Speed Air Handlers
If the air handler in your home runs loudly or needs to be replaced, consider upgrading to a variable speed air handler. These air handlers differ from single-speed units in that they run at different speeds (depending on the fluctuating heating or cooling needs of your home), thereby offering significant advantages, including energy-efficiency, comfort, lower […]
Just How Effective Are Air Purifiers?
Since the mid-1960s, when rudimentary air purifiers hit the residential market, they’ve earned both fans and detractors. With air quality in the Los Angeles basin deemed “hazardous” by the Environmental Protection Agency, you may be considering the purchase of a modern unit for your home. Given that they seem to work mysteriously, you may be […]
The Heat Pump’s Thermostat: Learn How to Program It in Cooler Weather
With generally moderate temperature changes from season to season, the LA area is ideal for heat pumps. Homeowners seeking comfortable performance, energy efficiency and the convenience of a heating/cooling two-for-one system from their heat pump should, however, know how to operate the heat pump’s thermostat correctly when the weather cools.
Heat Loss Can Affect Your Bills Even in Sunny Los Angeles
Heat loss is an issue even in warmer climates, such as Los Angeles. Depending on your elevation in this area, you may experience some chilly nights, and you’ll want to be sure when you do use the furnace, that you’re not creating higher energy bills than need be. Check out a few tips for reducing heat loss.
The Forced Air Furnace: Simple and Effective
For most homes, the most prevalent and conventional way to provide heating during the winter months is with a forced air furnace. Forced air furnace systems have been around for decades, and provide you with relatively straight forward and proven installation methods, while having the versatility to add on such things as a central air […]
Air Source Heat Pump Provides Comfort in LA, Winter or Summer
Cooling can get expensive in LA, and chilly nights over the winter months make a heating system useful even when for most of the year it might sit dormant. But an air source heat pump offers a convenient solution, combining high-efficiency heating and cooling into a single HVAC appliance.