What Maintenance Tasks Should Los Angeles Homeowners Tackle This Fall?
Los Angeles homes certainly aren’t cheap, which is one reason why it’s so important to keep them running smoothly throughout the year. We’ve compiled some great fall home maintenance tips below that you can use to improve your energy efficiency and the overall appearance of your L.A. home:
The Best Furnace Filter for the Job: Which One Works for Your L.A. Home?
Your furnace works hard to keep your family warm and cozy all winter long. Keeping the furnace maintained will help it continue to work for many more years to come. Changing the furnace filter is an often forgotten about, but very important, part of keeping your furnace in good working order. But how do you […]
Learn How to Detect Air Leaks, and Save Energy Any Season
Being able to detect air leaks is crucial to knowing how well your home is retaining the hot or cool air coming from the HVAC system. The better your house contains this air, the less your system will have to run, saving you money on your energy bills, and extending the life of your A/C […]
It’s That Time of Year Again — Have You Scheduled Your Furnace Checkup?
When you scheduled your furnace checkup last year, you probably said to yourself, “I have to remember to do this again next year.” It is time—fall weather leads to cool mornings and, later, cold winter nights. You may remember some of the benefits that came when you scheduled your furnace checkup, but can you remember […]
Transition Your Heat Pump From Summer to Fall With These Tips
Los Angeles receives plenty of sunshine for most of the year, but around fall, the temperature starts dropping a bit and in the winter can average at upper 60s for a high and upper 40s at night. Temperatures in the 40s can definitely call for reversing the valve on your heat pump to heating mode. Thus, it’s important […]
Tips for a Stress-Free Whole Home Ventilation System Purchase
A whole home ventilation system can help rid your living environment of volatile organic compounds (VOC), allergens such as pet dander and mold spores, carbon monoxide, tobacco smoke and other pollutants. Exhaust, supply and balanced ventilation systems employ a combination of venting and fans to exchange stale indoor air for fresher outdoor air. Energy recovery […]
Away From Home During the Day? Here’s Where Your Thermostat Should Be Set
Many homeowners set the thermostat to a certain temperature before they leave for work or school, and that is the temperature that is maintained throughout the day. However, knowing where your thermostat should be set when you’re out of the house could save you money and optimize your home comfort. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that by lowering […]
Did You Know That Indoor Air Quality Can Improve Greatly With the Addition of a Houseplant?
Air pollution may be a major concern for you, especially when you live in a city that is notorious for its high levels of smog like Los Angeles. Because of this, living in Southern California can wreak havoc on your indoor air quality.
Don’t Let Allergy Season Be Your Downfall This Fall
Just because the hottest days of the years are behind you doesn’t mean you are safe from allergens. Many people with allergies still experience symptoms well into the fall. Learning what triggers allergy symptoms and how to limit them is essential to enjoying allergy season.