Category Archives: Heating
3 Common Signs that You Need Commercial HVAC Repair Service
While in an ideal world you would never have any need for commercial HVAC repair work, here in the real world it is an unavoidable eventuality. You put a lot of strain on your commercial heating and air conditioning system, and that means that a certain amount of wear and tear is inevitable. Under… Read More »
3 Tips for Efficient Heating in Los Angeles, CA
When you live in as warm an environment as LA, you may think that your heating system is a secondary concern. This could not be further from the truth, though. While you may not use your home heating system quite as frequently or as heavily as you do your air conditioner, a great heating… Read More »
How Does a Home Energy Audit Help with Heating?
What if you could find all the places where your home is losing energy day after day? With a home energy audit, you can do exactly that. Whether you have air leaks, drafty windows, aging systems or too little insulation, a home energy audit will help pinpoint the exact locations of heat loss throughout… Read More »
How Important Is Good Insulation to Heating?
Maintaining your cooling and heating is no small feat, and you’ll be at a great disadvantage should your home have poor levels of insulation. Insulation controls the transfer of heat; without it, heat will move freely toward the cool air in your home during both summer and winter. There are several types of insulation… Read More »
Los Angeles Heating Guide: Options to Consider
Despite the reputation for hot and sunny weather that LA (rightfully) boasts, the fact remains that the heat of summer cannot last throughout the entire year. The heating season is certainly more mild than the summer months, but that does not mean that the heating system in your home is any less important that… Read More »
Signs of an Over/Undersized Furnace
If you have gone shopping for a furnace recently, you already know that the process is a lot more complicated than simply picking one in your price range. There’s all sorts of different factors to consider, from AFUE ratings to fuel and igniter types. One of the most important of these factors is the… Read More »
Signs That You Need Professional Duct Repair in Los Angeles
When properly installed and well maintained, air ducts are a great way in which to distribute heated and cooled air throughout your home. However, it is possible for your ductwork to suffer damages that can put the quality of their operation at risk. When this happens, it is important that you schedule professional duct… Read More »
What Happens During Heating Maintenance
Maintaining a heating system in Southern California is a bit different than in most parts of the country. In colder climates, it’s advisable for homeowners to schedule regular maintenance services from professionals during the early fall so their systems are ready to go to work when the cold weather starts. For Southern California, where… Read More »
What to Expect from a Home Energy Audit
A home energy audit is a process performed by a trained technician designed to identify areas where you home could be more energy efficient and make recommendations on how to correct it. It’s not strictly a repair session. It’s more like a plan of action, designed to identify areas in your home where you… Read More »
When Is Repairing Your Boiler No Longer Worth It?
When listing off the principle advantages of a boiler for home heating, one of the first bullet points is: “Long lifespan.” A boiler than receives proper care and maintenance (remember, schedule heating maintenance annually every fall!) can often last more than 20 years. But no boiler will endure forever, and you may find that… Read More »
