Learn to Activate the Emergency Heat on Your Furnace
The emergency heat on your furnace ensures that, should a major heat pump component fail, you won’t be stuck in a cold house on a chilly night. Like most backup functions, the emergency heat on your furnace is designed to be a temporary stopgap measure to provide heat for a limited time until your heat pump can […]
Easy Ways to Clean Humidifier Mold in Your L.A. Home
Humidifiers are especially important when the humidity in our L.A. environment reaches a low point. However, they require regular maintenance to effectively prevent mold growth in your home. Mold can contribute to asthma conditions and other allergies, as well as respiratory infections. There are a number of ways to clean humidifier mold from your equipment, lessening the chance of […]
How to Properly Insert a Furnace Air Filter
Performing regular maintenance on your home furnace is essential for equipment longevity and efficiency. One of the simplest, easiest and most important tune-up items any homeowner can do is to check and change their furnace air filter. Finding the Right Filter Located between the blower and the cold air return (at the bottom of the furnace), the air filter is an inexpensive, […]
Does the Location of Your Water Heater Really Matter?
A water heater is a wonderful thing when it’s working properly, but when it fails, it can be a lot to deal with. Furthermore, the resulting water damage can be extensive. No matter where you put your water heater, you have to place and secure it properly. However, there are some places that are better […]
How to Properly Size a Gas Furnace for Your L.A. Home
Sizing your next furnace accurately will help you increase both comfort and durability in your home. The most accurate way to size a gas furnace is to bring a trusted HVAC contractor into the process early on. Too small or too large a furnace can contribute to higher energy bills, increased maintenance costs and unequal distribution of heat.
How to Tell if Your Home Thermostat is Going Bad
Your home thermostat detects your home’s temperature and compares it to your family’s desired temperature level. This way, if your room temperature is too high or too low, relative to the desired temperature setting, your thermostat will request more air conditioning or heat as appropriate.
Steps to Take When Troubleshooting a Water Heater Overflow
Your water heater is one of your home’s most essential systems. However, it’s prone to a number of complications. One of the most common one involves the pressure relief valve, which may cause a water heater overflow. The steps required to troubleshoot this problem might include the following:
How Can Air Humidifiers Alleviate Allergy Symptoms?
With the drastic rise in people suffering from allergies and respiratory illness, it’s essential to maintain proper humidity levels in your home to ward off symptoms.
Common Health Effects of Mold and How to Prevent Exposure
Mold is one of the most common allergens that contribute to poor indoor air quality. The health effects of mold range from mild issues to very serious problems that shouldn’t be ignored. Read on to learn more about the health effects of mold and how to prevent exposure.