How Do I Know if My AC Needs Replacement? – Air Conditioning in El Cajon
El Cajon enjoys beautiful weather year-round — being so close to the beach is definitely a perk, and the Southern California weather allows you to enjoy it even in the colder months. Since the weather is comfortable throughout all seasons, it’s easy for your AC unit to go by unnoticed. It’s there when you need…
Read MoreHow Replacing Your AC Can Help You Save Money in Chula Vista
The city of Chula Vista is known for having wonderful weather pretty much year-round. But one thing that all residents understand are the very hot summer days! The August and September heat seem to be endless at points and the only true way to beat it is to blast your air conditioning hours on end.…
Read MoreWhat Can a Maintenance Contract do For You?
Should you consider a maintenance contract for your heating and cooling system? If your system could take care of itself there would be no need for regularly scheduled maintenance. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Like all the equipment that keeps your South California home running smoothly, your heat pump and A/C system need regular attention. …
Read MoreSealing Ducts Improves The Efficiency Of Your HVAC System
Duct sealing saves you money by allowing your heating and cooling system to operate more efficiently. In addition to saving energy, sealing ducts improves the air quality inside your home. Ducts are essentially pipes that deliver the flow of heat and air throughout your house and they control contaminants that enter your home. Ducts that…
Read MoreHow Bad is the Air in Your Home?
Indoor air quality is not something most people worry about on a daily basis. However, there can be serious consequences for poor indoor air quality. Dirty air often contains toxins and mold spores that can lead to allergy symptoms and even illness in some cases. We highly recommend taking certain steps to maintain quality indoor…
Read More10 Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bill
Although the green movement has been trumpeting the importance of energy conservation for years, it popped up on Americans’ radar screens in a major way after oil-price spikes in 2008 caused utility companies to add fuel surcharges to customers’ bills. Add to that droughts and water shortages in many regions of the country that forced…
Read MoreWhat are SEER and EER Ratings?
The higher an air conditioner’s SEER or EER rating means it is more energy efficient. SEER and EER are both measurements of an air conditioner’s energy efficiency, but what is the difference and how does it affect you? First, let’s define each of them. EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) EER is the Energy Efficiency is…
Read MoreWhy you Can’t buy HVAC parts Yourself
In the world of YouTube and DIY sites, it seems it would be easy to go to the local DIY big box store and get the supplies necessary to complete HVAC repairs yourself. It is not that simple, and there are a good many reasons why. In 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency made changes…
Read MoreThe Best Time to Buy an Air Conditioner
Like with most seasonal products and commodities, there has been much debate over the best time to buy an air conditioner. Should it be the summer, when you need it most? Perhaps wait until the winter in hopes of getting a great price while demand is low—after all, how many people will be buying a…
Read MoreIs Your Landlord Responsible for Your Air Conditioner?
It’s always sunny in California, specifically in San Diego County where the summer heat beats down and winter is the furthest thing from a winter wonderland. If you’re renting a new apartment or home, you make have assumed your landlord is required to provide air conditioning. With as hot as it gets in California, we…
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