Cool and Calibrated: The Science of Precision in AC Tune-Ups
The summer heat is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to check up on your AC to make sure it’s ready for a long cooling season. If your air conditioner breaks down in the middle of the dog days of summer, you’ll be forced to suffer the sweltering heat and humidity in your home. […]
How to Reduce Home Dust with Your HVAC System
As the warmer weather approaches, you may find yourself opening more windows to let in fresh air. But with that fresh air comes dust and pollutants, making your home look untidy. If spending your free time brandishing a duster doesn’t sound appealing, follow these top tips to keep home dust down with the help of […]
Is HVAC Financing Right for You?
If you’re ready for a new heating and cooling system or facing an expensive HVAC repair bill, finding the money to pay can be a struggle. Credit cards often come with a hefty interest rate, and bank loans aren’t always the easiest to get. But there are options to help you upgrade your home. Let’s […]
Should Air Vents be High or Low?
Most homeowners don’t give the placement of the air vents a second thought. But, these openings are usually in particular places for a reason — optimal airflow. Here we’ll discuss what air vents are found in the home, the pros and cons of vents on the floor and ceiling, and whether the placement matters. Air […]
Everything you Need to Know About Your Air Purifier
Is poor indoor air quality affecting you? It is surprising just how many contaminants people can breathe in daily. Changing your HVAC air filter is essential for clean air, however, investing in an air purifier can give you peace of mind that the air you and your family breathe is clean. Here is everything you […]
Can You Run Heat and AC at the Same Time?
During the fall, the weather starts to turn and keeping a comfortable temperature in your home is trickier. It often means you need to bounce between running your AC and heater. But is this safe? Should you run both systems at once? Can you really run heat and AC at the same time? Why it’s […]
When Is Fire Season in California?
In the past, Californians have been preparing for seasonal wildfires each year by taking precautions inside and outside of their homes. This used to be from the end of June to early July through October. This season slowly started earlier and ended later. Now, there really isn’t a fire season – they’re fire years. At […]
Thinking About AC Maintenance?
Don’t Forget to Give Your Condenser a Spring Cleaning AC units are an investment, and like any other investment, they require regular upkeep. But what AC maintenance can you carry out yourself, and what is best left to the pros? Here are a few ideas of what you should, and shouldn’t do, to help you […]
Air Conditioner Repair or Replacement, Which One is Better?
Most Southern California homeowners tell us they aren’t sure whether or not to replace or repair their air conditioner. Maybe it’s making a strange noise, vibrating too much, leaking refrigerant, or your utility bills have gone up. All you know is that something’s not quite right! But what does that mean? A new system or […]
Children and HVAC: How to Have Both Without Losing Your Mind
A busy family home is full of love, laughter, and sometimes curious children. They want to not only mimic their parents, but they also want to explore anything that is new to them. While we want to make sure that our children can safely explore new things, your HVAC system needs to remain off-limits. Spills, […]