Beat the Heat: How to Keep Your House Cool and Comfortable
It’s no secret that our global temperatures are rising. Here in California, we’ve seen record-breaking heat waves across the state this summer. While none of us are strangers to extreme heat conditions, familiarity doesn’t make it any easier to bear! Whether you’re...
All About Radiant Floor Heating
Renovating and improving your home not only gives you a better quality home, but it can also raise the value of your home if you are to sell it! If you want to add value to your home, you may want to consider adding hydronic or electric radiant floor heating systems...
Uneven Home Cooling: Causes and Solutions
Did you know that about 6% of electricity produced in the United States is from air conditioners? As a result, homeowners spend $29 billion annually. With all of the money that goes into HVAC systems, homeowners don't want to see their electricity bills increase. One...
What to Look for in a Central Air Conditioner
Did you know that the average high July temperature in Ventura County is over 80 degrees? If you live in Ventura County, you may not be sweltering every summer—but you're definitely still going to feel the heat. That's why so many homeowners in this area decide...
What You Need to Know About Recharging Your Home’s AC Unit
Over three-quarters of Americans own air conditioners, and it is not hard to see why. Air conditioners provide many benefits, from moisture control to air quality. But the main advantage is that it keeps you cool when the temperatures rise. But when there is a problem...
What Are the Different Types of HVAC Filters?
HVAC filters contribute to the indoor quality of your home. They trap or filter debris, pet dander, pollen and other airborne contaminants. Filters prevent airborne allergens from spreading into your home. Below are 7 HVAC filter types you need to know. Read the pros...
Is Air Duct Cleaning Worth It?
Air ducts are pathways used in your heating, air conditioning and ventilation to deliver and remove air throughout your home. They are an important component of your HVAC system. As a homeowner, it's important that ductwork is properly installed to avoid contamination...
How to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Hazards From Your Furnace
Carbon monoxide gas is so hard to detect and so deadly that it is known as a ‘silent killer’. Every year about 450 Americans are killed by carbon monoxide gas and over 50,000 Americans visit emergency rooms for accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide...
Top Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips
Fall brings unpredictable weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures. If you want to keep your home cozy and comfortable, ensure that your HVAC unit functions properly without any glitches. The last thing you'd want is a broken furnace in the middle of the cold...
9 Dead Giveaways You Have an Overworked HVAC System
Having issues with your AC this summer? They could be the symptoms of an overworked HVAC system. On the other hand, you may be one who's overworking your HVAC system in order to compensate for these problems. Perhaps even both of these are true. In any case, you need...
Myth or Truth: Will Running an Air Conditioner in Cold Weather Damage It?
Air conditioning is near-ubiquitous in many parts of the country. Householders run their units a lot during the summer months, but they'll get far less use in the winter. There are some instances where you might want to run your air-con during the winter...
The 6 Most Common Air Conditioner Problems (And How They’re Fixed)
Nothing beats a nice, warm summer afternoon, but when the temps start to rise, it’s normal to want to seek refuge indoors. In fact, more than 87 percent of households in the United States rely on their air conditioner to keep their homes cool and comfortable. When the...