Rooftop Air Conditioner vs. Side-Yard Air Conditioner
Most people think that all air conditioners are the same. In theory, a cooling system removes hot air from inside your home, chills it through a cooling process, and returns…
ON VS AUTO: Which Thermostat Setting Is Better?
Your air conditioner uses a fan to deliver the cold air it produces. You manage this fan at your thermostat by switching it to “auto,” which means the fan will…
Understanding Energy Efficient Window Labels
A common goal for modern homeowners is making sure that their house is as energy efficient as possible, and one of the common ways of achieving this goal is installing…
Everyday Things That Decrease Your AC Efficiency
During a scorching Southern California summer, when the temperature skyrockets, many of us try to find different ways to stay cool effectively and affordably. If your AC system is under-performing,…
Air Conditioning Noises You Should Not Ignore
Strange noises coming from your air conditioner is not just an inconvenience. They could be a sign something is seriously wrong with your AC. While not all noises are a cause…
The Best Way to Heat & Cool Old Houses
Old houses are notoriously challenging to heat and cool. But there has always been an existing conflict about changing and modernizing an old house. Structural differences from modern homes make…
Should You Install a Smart Thermostat?
Today's smart thermostats are not just control panels for your heating and air conditioning. These thermostats are equipped with Wi-Fi, sensors, advanced algorithms and much more. Here's how those new…
Dust
Is Your HVAC System to Blame for Excessive Dust in Your Home?
Dust is unavoidable. It can be found outdoors, in our offices and cars—and especially in our homes. This dust found inside our homes may trigger miserable allergies symptoms, making it…
V for Ventilation – The “V” in HVAC and Why It Is Important
Most people are familiar with the abbreviation “H-V-A-C,” but most do not really think about what it mean. Basically, the abbreviation quite literally stands for “Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.”…
