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How Ductwork Efficiency Depends On Its Design

Your ductwork plays a huge role in the comfort you feel within your home on a daily basis.  This is because it is solely responsible for distributing the conditioned air that your HVAC system...

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With As Much As San Joaquin Valley Homeowners Need Their A/Cs, Preventive...

Having your air conditioning cut out during the peak of the season can be more than frustrating; it can threaten your health. Summers in the San Joaquin Valley can be unbearable with their high...

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Are Heating And Cooling Needs Influenced By Degree Days?

There’s a concept in heating and cooling homes that residents should be aware of, especially in these tough economic times.  You need to become familiar with the term “degree days,” and how it relates...

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Energy Costs Still Climbing? Consider A Professional Energy Audit

Various factors in your home can cause energy costs to rise. Sometimes, simply reducing the amount of electricity you use or setting back your thermostat is the easiest way to reduce these costs, but...

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Energy Costs Through The Roof? It May Not Be A Figure Of Speech

Heat is naturally drawn upward. That’s why over 25 percent of your energy costs can go through the roof of your house if you don’t take measures to stop it. It’s the basics that count. Seal air leaks,...

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The Basics Of High-Efficiency Air Conditioning — What To Look For

Given our long the cooling season in the San Joaquin Valley, choosing high-efficiency air conditioning systems for your home can increase your indoor comfort and lower your electric bill. The minimum...

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Save Energy Dollars While On Vacation This Summer

Most people look forward to their summer vacation all year. However, if you don’t prepare your home for the vacation, you may end up with high energy costs and other problems while you’re away. To give...

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Choosing A New HVAC Contractor? 7 Tips That Can Help

Your HVAC system is a vital component of your home, and as such the cooling and heating equipment will require repair, maintenance and even replacement from time to time. While some minor tasks, such...

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Consider Duct Sealing as Part of Your Home’s HVAC Maintenance

One important aspect of an energy-efficient HVAC maintenance strategy is to make sure that your home’s ductwork is delivering conditioned air where it’s supposed to go with a minimum of leaks. The...

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Upgrading Or Servicing Your Air Conditioner? Cooling Concepts You Should Know

As a San Joaquin Valley homeowner, you’re probably no expert in cooling/heating. This makes it hard to know when those little problems arise whether your system simply needs servicing or whether you...

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