CO Poisoning Threat: Be on Your Guard for These Types of Exposure
Because we live in a climate that’s conducive to outdoor activities year-round, CO poisoning is a continual hazard. Carbon monoxide (CO) is the byproduct of incomplete combustion and it’s impossible to see or smell. Your only protections are CO detectors placed in your home and avoiding exposure altogether.
Condensate Drains Should Be Clear: Learn How to Prevent Clogging
Every air conditioner has a condensate pan beneath the indoor evaporator coil. As water vapor condenses on the evaporator coil, it drips into the pan. When enough water accumulates, it pours out the condensate drain to the exterior.
A/Cs Remove Moisture; So Why Might You Need a Dehumidifier?
While cooling is an air conditioner’s primary job, A/Cs remove moisture from the air, too. Los Angeles may not be extremely humid, but even a little humidity can make our summer heat harder to tolerate. If the sticky, close air in your home is making you uncomfortable, it may be time to install a dehumidifier.
Time for an A/C Purchase? Use Your Tax Credits This Summer
If you’ve been considering an A/C purchase, this summer could be an advantageous time, since the federal government is offering tax credits for homeowners who install high efficiency cooling systems in existing homes. The credit lets you deduct 10 percent of the cost of a new central air conditioner or a heat pump, and has a cap […]
The ABCs of Home Air Conditioning: This Is How It Works
The Los Angeles cooling season is long and hot, and your air conditioner works hard to keep your home comfortable. If you don’t know much about how it does the job, taking the time to understand the basics of your home air conditioning system can help you troubleshoot common problems and communicate effectively with your […]
High-Efficiency A/Cs Help You Save, but That’s Not All
The minimum Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating allowed today is 13. You might opt for this minimum efficiency, but you’re missing out on the benefits of high-efficiency A/Cs with SEERs as high as the mid-20s.
Your Air Conditioner Works Hard in Los Angeles: Here’s How to Help It Out
They don’t call it “sunny California” for nothing, and Los Angeles is a prime example of when heat beating down from the bright sun above and the hustle and bustle of a busy city come together to raise the temperature of your home.
See If Your Recent Plumbing Emergency Is on This List
A plumbing emergency can happen at any time – often when it’s least convenient. Even a small plumbing problem, such as a minor leak, needs to be fixed. Taking care of any plumbing problem as soon as possible can prevent larger and more expensive problems later.
Duct Problems? Learn About Some of the Most Common
For most Los Angeles area homeowners, the duct system is out of sight and out of mind. After all, it’s mostly hidden from view behind walls, above the ceiling and under floors. Your ductwork is a long system of connected sections that may twist, turn and bend throughout the house–and it’s likely been in place […]