Heat Pump: Get To Know Your System To Optimize Efficiency

Heat Pump: Get To Know Your System To Optimize EfficiencySouthern California offers moderate temperatures and beautiful weather all year, the ideal climate for a heat pump. That’s good for homeowners because heat pumps provide up to 300 percent heating efficiency. However, a heat pump system that is poorly maintained can easily lose as much as 25 percent efficiency. Get to know your system so you’ll receive the best benefits. Read More »

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Use A Humidifier This Year To Take Care of Static Electricity Due To Dry Air

Dry air turns your once enjoyable home into an uncomfortable environment. Not only does dry air steal the moisture from your body leaving you with chapped lips and dry skin and eyes, but it also increases the amount of static electricity in your home. Though not harmful to your health, static electricity causes an unpleasant shock and can severely damage electronics such as computers, TVs and Blu-ray players. Fortunately, you do not have to live with dry air anymore if you have a humidifier. Read More »

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Buying HVAC Equipment? Use A Local HVAC Expert For Ultimate Customer Satisfaction

Buying HVAC Equipment? Use A Local HVAC Expert For Ultimate Customer SatisfactionIf you are contemplating buying new HVAC equipment before Los Angeles heats up for the summer, your best bet is to buy locally. While you may be tempted by online deals that sound too good to pass up, in this case the cons may just outweigh the pros. Here are some great reasons why your ultimate satisfaction lies in making your purchases close to home. Read More »

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Does Your Ductwork Design Follow These 5 Tips? Get It Right the First Time

Ductwork design is crucial to maintaining optimal airflow in your home, and to maximizing the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Improperly-installed ductwork can sabotage even the best HVAC system, decreasing home comfort and energy efficiency, and causing your energy bills to rise significantly. Read More »

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Duct Returns Circulate Air — Don’t Let These 3 Mistakes Compromise Yours

Duct Returns Circulate Air -- Don't Let These 3 Mistakes Compromise YoursDuct returns take air from within a room and deliver it back to the heating and cooling equipment where it is filtered and reconditioned. They are usually categorized as either central or multiple-room design. Read More »

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3 Duct Sealing Steps That Boost Energy Savings

Ducts are used in a forced-air system to distribute air throughout your home. As such, your HVAC system is only as efficient as your ductwork. If you have leaks in your air ducts, comfort in your home will more difficult and expensive to achieve. Leaky ducts can also cause health problems due to the accumulation of dust, molds and humidity within your home’s crawl space, basement and attic. Read More »

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Tankless Water Heaters Are More Efficient: How Many Does Your Home Require?

Tankless Water Heaters Are More Efficient: How Many Does Your Home Require?All tankless water heaters are more efficient than any electric- or gas-heated storage water heater. In fact, with the right combination of tankless units, you can reach efficiencies of 50 percent over storage water heaters. Read More »

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5 Power Outage Tips To Get Through Spring Storms

April showers may bring May flowers but spring storms will cause power outages. Fortunately, with these five power outage tips, you can safely get through even the worse electrical outages without much worry. Read More »

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Energy Savings Throughout Your Entire Home

Energy Savings Throughout Your Entire HomeExpensive energy bills can really add up. Many households spend tens, hundreds or even thousands of dollars more per year than they need to on energy bills. Luckily, some simple strategies can drastically lower your bills and increase energy savings. Many people think that energy savings mean having to live in a very hot home during scorching LA summers, always keeping the lights off, or making other uncomfortable sacrifices. The truth is that minor changes around your home can make a big difference. Read More »

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Carbon Monoxide Detectors Give You Protection: The Ultimate Guide To Buying The Right Type

Carbon monoxide poisoning is an issue that should be taken seriously. To protect your family, you should install carbon monoxide detectors on every floor of your home so alarms are audible from sleeping areas. You know that carbon monoxide detectors are important, but do you know which type is best for you? This ultimate guide to buying the right type of detector should help you make your final decision. Read More »

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