Heating & Air Conditioning

Imagine a home where all the hot water is connected right to the sink where you need it most. This concept is known as a point-of-use water heater. Here is what you need to know about point-of-use water heaters, and how they could work in your home. What Does “Point-of-Use” Mean? There are certain systems…

When you look at your utility bill during the summer, it can be a little shocking. These tips help to save some energy while you continue to keep cool. Change Filters Your Sacramento heating and air system’s air filters do more than just improve your air quality. All the air that enters your home through…

Before you know it, you will be turning on the air conditioning after months of not using it at all. This is the best time of year to request service for your air conditioner, to confirm that it is still in great shape for the long summer ahead. When you call to schedule for spring…

Although there are many recommendations about the right temperature to set your water heater, the truth is more complicated. Here are a few scenarios in which you might want to turn your water heater’s temperature down or up. Turning Down the Temperature for Energy Efficiency If you have a water heater with a tank, you…

If you cannot decide between a water heater with a tank and a tankless model, a hybrid water heater might be a good alternative. They offer the flexibility of a tankless water heater and the reliability of a tank. Here’s what you need to know. How Does Tankless Water Heating Work? If you are accustomed…

Older homes are often not built for central air or heating, leading a lot of people to believe that it is not really necessary. Here are a few things that air conditioning does for your home, not just the people living in it. Temperature Control The first and most obvious benefit of air conditioning is…

Once the weather cools off, you might shut down your air conditioner and even put a cover over it until spring arrives again. Your furnace does not work in quite in the same way. This is what your indoor HVAC equipment may do for your home, all year long. What Does My Indoor HVAC System…

  From refrigerators and stoves to home heating and cooling systems, few of us would willingly go without the simple but essential comforts of home. We’re also well aware that none of them will last forever, and their replacement costs can leave us feeling like we have a sword of Damocles hanging over our heads…

There are many crucial components of your air conditioner, and your condenser is one of them. It is so vital that the exterior AC unit is often called “the condenser,” even though this is just one function of the appliance itself. This guide shows you what the AC condenser does, and how you can take…

Sacramento summers regularly top 100°F, and a manufactured home heats up fast. Thinner walls, a low roofline and sun on all sides add up. Cooling one well is very doable, but the equipment, ductwork and placement rules differ from a site-built house. Here’s what to know before you replace or add AC. Start With Your…