MERV, or “Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value,” is a scale that measures how well filters can capture airborne contaminants before they reach your heating equipment — and before the heated air is distributed throughout your home. Read More
Has a friend or relative ever really shocked you? Does your hair look like you’ve seen a ghost? Are your clothes clinging to you? If so, you are encountering the strange force know as static electricity. You want to get rid of it, but how? Read More
If you have a red-tagged furnace, it means the heat exchanger has a crack in it. This crack can allow carbon monoxide to escape into the air you breathe. Any HVAC or utility worker who spots this dangerous situation will shut down the furnace immediately, shut off the gas supply, and notify your utility. Read More
In Southern California and Nevada, we generally enjoy mild winters with great weather throughout the year. This is the perfect climate for heat pumps, one of the most energy-efficient and comfortable heating and cooling systems available. Read More
Starting off a new year is a great time to put up a carbon monoxide (CO) detector if your home lacks one. But before you do, give some thought to where you will install the detector. Read More
A heating and air conditioning maintenance agreement helps protect your home comfort equipment and extend its life. A well-maintained heating and cooling system will last longer, run more efficiently and keep your home more comfortable. Your heating and cooling system is a major investment and the best way to protect it is with regular maintenance. Read More
If your heating bills are out of control, it is likely that your furnace is not functioning efficiently. Old, oversized and ineffective systems can drive up your energy costs. You have a couple of choices when it becomes necessary to improve the performance of your heating system — furnace retrofit or replacement. Read More
Many homeowners here in California and Nevada are resigned to paying higher and higher utility bills. The truth is, we don’t have to just accept higher costs for energy. Read More
If you’re like many homeowners in California and Nevada, your attic hatch is not properly sealed against air leaks. According to the Energy Savers website, just a quarter-inch space around the edge of your attic access door may let the same amount of air pass through as goes through your bedroom heating vent. Read More
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The air in our homes can get pretty dry in wintertime. When the cold weather hits and relative