Cleaning the A/C Coil: Why It’s Important
The air conditioner in your Los Angeles home has two sets of coils that are essential components of your system. The evaporator A/C coil is located inside the indoor unit, and absorbs heat from your home’s air. The condenser A/C coil is located inside the outdoor unit and sends the heated air outdoors. When your […]
Weighing a New A/C Purchase? Some Benefits That May Help You Decide
Making an A/C purchase could be one of the more complex and expensive upgrades for your home and it’s common for homeowners to put it off because of those reasons. Limping through the cooling season with an older system likely means you’ll have high electric bills and possibly some repairs. However, the benefits of replacing […]
ACCA Affiliation: Why It Matters When You’re Looking for an HVAC Contractor
When your HVAC system is in need of service or replacement you want a highly informed, skilled contractor to complete the job. One way to judge if the contractor you’re considering is performing at top industry standards is to find out if he or she is a member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
Air Conditioners Work Hard: Some Problems That May Crop Up With Yours
Air conditioners are designed to work hard and last for years, but problems arise that can affect the functioning and efficiency of your air conditioner unit. An air conditioning system that’s not working effectively wastes electricity—and that means money. If your air conditioner system is not cooling your space as well as it used to […]
Air Seal Your House and Maximize Your HVAC ROI
If you live in a newer home, you may think that because it was built with energy efficiency in mind, you’ve no need to be concerned with air leaks. However, even newer homes can have problems with air leakage, and it’s a pretty good bet that if you have an older home, you will need […]
Air Quality Upgrades Will Help You Breathe Better This Allergy Season
For most people, spring is a time to look forward to as it brings warmer weather. For allergy sufferers, it is the most dreaded time of year as allergens increase, and sometimes humidity levels rise, making it harder to breathe comfortably. However, with a few air quality upgrades to your HVAC system, you can start […]
Springtime Water Heater Maintenance: Get Prepped for Your Technician’s Visit
Spring is here, and it’s a smart time to get your water heater checked and tuned up. A well-maintained water heater can reduce the cost of heating water for your home by up to 9 percent. And, if your HVAC technician recommends adding insulation, this can increase heat retention by up to 45 percent.
Air Conditioning Season’s Nearly Upon Us; Should You Upgrade or Replace?
As temperatures increase outdoors, so does the temperature indoors. You will want to make sure that your Los Angeles home’s air conditioner is in good shape for summer. However, if your air conditioner is on its last leg or is old, you may want to consider replacing or upgrading.
Make Heat Pump Maintenance Part of Your Semi-Annual Routine
If you want your HVAC system to work optimally and you don’t want to pay high power bills unnecessarily, you need to check out heat pump maintenance. When the pump is regularly cleaned, it will work better and maintain the set temperature as well. While you can a professional to service it semi-annually, there are some […]