When your air conditioner stops working, you may want to repair it to avoid having to buy a new one. However, you should consider the advice of the technician who comes to evaluate the problem. There are a few situations where you need to replace your equipment. With this information in mind, you will know when to start shopping for … Read More
What Are BTUs and EERs?
If you’ve ever shopped for an AC unit or system, you’ve likely heard of BTUs and EERs. With Sacramento’s hot temperatures, and our dependence on cooling our homes, it’s important to know what these two important acronyms mean. The Technical Jargon BTU – A British thermal unit (BTU) is a precise measurement that represents the amount of energy required to change … Read More
The Importance of Roof and Attic Vents
Having adequate ventilation through the top of a home’s roof is essential for proper air flow, and installing new vents improves the overall functioning of your Sacramento HVAC system. During the summer, excessively hot air tends to accumulate in the attic, and temperatures can climb as high as 150 degrees during the summer. This hot air interferes with the efficiency … Read More
Spring Plumbing and HVAC Maintenance
The spring is finally here—rain tapering off and the drier season ahead. Now is a great time to get spring home care done before summer kicks into high gear. Regular maintenance of plumbing and Sacramento HVAC systems will help ensure that your home is operating at maximum efficiency and as worry-free as possible. Exterior Drains and Plumbing Take time to … Read More
Using Radiant Heat in Homes
Radiant heat systems are a comfortable, efficient way to heat your home. Invisible, too! They supply warmth through wires or tubes that run underneath your floor of your home and heat your home evenly. A radiant heating system is a great choice for a new home or when renovating/adding additions to your existing home. Even with our warm Sacramento weather, nothing … Read More
The History of Home Heating
It that time of year … cooler temperatures on the way and heat going on at night. Our HVAC Sacramento experts have been busy tuning up residential and commercial systems for maximum output and savings. Today’s high efficiency systems have come a long way from a stone hearth and logs that barely kept families warm on cold winter nights. Read … Read More
Seasonal HVAC Maintenance
It’s hard to believe that fall and cooler temperatures are just around the corner. It’s no surprise that a properly maintained HVAC unit operate more efficiently in all seasons. But what some people don’t know is that a malfunctioning HVAC system can be dangerous, exposing the home’s occupants to the risk of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning. Regular maintenance of … Read More