Upgrading Your Thermostat
If you are using an older manual thermostat, such as a dial or slide thermostat, you are missing out on big savings and convenience. Replacing your thermostat is an easy, low-cost way to reduce energy costs and make heating and cooling your home more convenient. Rather than replace your HVAC system entirely, or undergo a […]
The Importance of Sealing Air Handler Cabinets
Air handlers are responsible for filtering and distributing conditioned air throughout your home via your duct system. Improperly sealing air handler cabinets can cause the following HVAC system problems: Reduced Efficiency An HVAC system works best when the supply and return airflows are perfectly balanced. If there’s a leak in the supply side of the air handler […]
How to Check if Your Thermostat is Sending a Signal
Knowing how to check your thermostat when your HVAC system won’t turn on might get your system running again quickly without having to rely on a pro. Since thermostats control when furnaces and air conditioners turn on and off, troubleshooting this device can rule out whether your equipment needs deeper testing for a thorough diagnosis. Many programmable […]
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 […]
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.
How a Whole-House Humidifier Can Improve the IAQ of Your Los Angeles Home
Do you know how whole-house humidifiers and indoor air quality are related in the winter? A whole house humidifier will balance the humidity level in your home and improve indoor air quality for comfort in all weather conditions.
Selecting the Right Thermostat Upgrade Can Lead to Greater Comfort and Savings
The thermostat, being the smallest component of your HVAC set-up, is often ignored. However, it is here where you can cut energy bills and increase comfort levels, without making major changes to your system.
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 […]
Climate Change Is in the News, but Small Actions May Make a Difference
Climate change is an issue that affects every person on earth, and the higher temperatures, dramatic floods and major droughts are proof that it’s already having a major impact around the world. While you obviously can’t stop climate change all on your own, there are some small actions you can take in your house that […]