Should You Replace Your A/C This Summer?
All air conditioners (A/Cs) need to be replaced at some point, but some will need it sooner rather than later. It takes time to research your options and pick one, which makes planning important. Learn to recognize the following signs that it’s time to replace your A/C:
Tankless Water Heater: Size It Right
Whether you’re in need of a new water heater now or you’re looking to switch over to a tankless water heater for other reasons, choosing the right size is essential. You don’t want to waste money on a larger unit than you need or throw money away on a tankless water heater that isn’t going […]
What Is Good Ductwork Design? Guidelines for Best Results
The efficiency and effectiveness of your Los Angeles home’s HVAC system relies on more than just your air conditioner, furnace and/or heat pump’s efficiency ratings. The air ducts that circulate air throughout your home’s living spaces are critical aspects of your household’s overall energy-efficiency. Ensuring good ductwork design is implemented in both new home constructions […]
Air Cleaners: 4 Basic Types to Consider for Better Air Quality
For many, spring weather brings spring allergies in the Los Angeles area. Rarely is air quality so important as it is in springtime. Improving the air in your home has a lot of benefits, but if you’re looking at air cleaners, you’ve probably noticed that the options are a bit overwhelming. Four basic types can […]
What Is Central Air Conditioning?
Central air conditioning is a system that provides your home with cool air through a series of ducts that supply and return air. The supply ducts and openings in the walls, floors or ceiling pump cold air into your home from the air conditioner and as the air heats up it is carried back to […]
Is a Heat Pump an Effective A/C for Los Angeles?
Summer will be coming soon to the Los Angeles area and if you are in the market for a new cooling system for your home, there are several options. One of these is the heat pump, which can function as both a cooling system and a heating system, while reducing your overall energy usage.
Have You Scheduled Your A/C Maintenance This Spring?
If you haven’t scheduled your A/C maintenance yet this spring, you could be left without a properly working cooling system in your Los Angeles home. Turning your air conditioner on without first preparing it is something that many homeowners do. This simple misstep can leave you with a malfunctioning cooling system. A/C maintenance preformed in […]
Springtime Allergies in LA: Some Tips on Keeping Them Under Control
It appears that the allergy season kicked in early this year in the Los Angeles basin. With unusually warm weather and drought conditions, trees were pollinating much earlier than normal. Along with all the extra pollen this year is a rough dose of springtime allergies that are clogging sinuses, and having you reaching for tissue paper more […]
The Air Filter Needs Changing: How to Do It Right
You may not realize it, but your air filter is central to your entire HVAC system. One of the most important maintenance jobs you can do on a regular basis is to inspect and change the air filter to keep your system running at a high level.