When your heating or cooling system experiences a hiccup, your family’s comfort is on hold until you resolve the problem. But if you schedule routine maintenance on your HVAC system, you’re more likely to identify potential problems before something malfunctions. Similar to maintaining your car, scheduling a professional HVAC diagnostic serves as a periodic tuneup so you can stay cool in summer and warm in winter without any uncomfortable interruptions.
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An HVAC Diagnostic Can Find Problems Before They Begin
Tuesday, April 15th, 2014Zone Dampers and Zone Systems: What You Need to Know for Your Home
Thursday, April 10th, 2014
If someone told you that it’s possible to keep the temperature in your home comfortable while still saving money on your monthly utility bills, you might assume that it would require installing a brand new HVAC system or sealing off portions of your home. Fortunately, there’s a different way to achieve it: zone dampers and systems.
Reduce Spring Allergies With These 4 Tips
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
Spring can be a lovely time of year here in the San Joaquin Valley, with perfect temperatures and flowers blooming. Unfortunately, spring can also be a miserable time of the year for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. All of those flowers, grasses and trees blooming and growing results in a lot of pollen in the air, which can cause spring allergies to flare up. There is hope, however, for alleviating allergy symptoms in your Fresno area home. Here are four tips for reducing the occurrence and severity of spring allergies in your home:
A Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Schedule Will Help Your System in the Long Run
Thursday, April 3rd, 2014
You’ve probably heard the term here and there, but what exactly does seasonal HVAC maintenance involve?
Optimize Your Home Comfort: Installing Energy Saving Windows Make a Difference
Tuesday, April 1st, 2014Most homeowners have heard about energy saving windows for the home and how great they can be for energy efficiency, but do they really have a big impact on the average home? Absolutely they do. According to the National Resources Defense Council, as much as one-third of all heat loss in winter is attributable to inefficient windows. Imagine what that means in terms of heating bills.
Carbon Monoxide in Your Home: Know Where to Check
Thursday, March 27th, 2014One of the biggest hazards in a modern home – especially one that uses gas-fueled appliances – is carbon monoxide (CO). It’s an odorless and colorless gas, meaning you have no way of detecting it yourself, without the help of a detection device. If you ingest enough CO at once, or over a long enough period of time, it can lead to illness or even death.
Furnace Installation Planned? 3 Points to Consider During Planning
Tuesday, March 25th, 2014
Making smart decisions when replacing your furnace will benefit you for years to come. Think about these three major factors concerning furnaces when it comes time for your next furnace installation: In California, an HVAC Contractor Must be Certified: Here’s Why
Thursday, March 20th, 2014
When choosing an HVAC contractor, it is important to consider more than just the quoted price. Heating and cooling systems are complicated and interconnected, so if installation or service is performed incorrectly, you may be facing headaches for months or even years to come. Electricity Usage Myths That Affect Your Utility Bill
Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
As a homeowner, you may be constantly looking for ways to save money on energy bills. Don’t fall for these common electricity usage myths that could actually cost you money:
Taking a vacation is a welcome rest from your regular routine, but worrying about your home could cause you undo stress. Take these steps to control your home’s climate while you’re gone to avoid the damage that extreme temperatures can cause.