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How You Can Lower Your Energy Bills

April 27, 2019

Utilities are not cheap. It costs a lot to keep the lights on and your home comfortable. High energy bills are a reality that many families deal with, and an unexpected spike can be a budget buster. In order to truly minimize costs over the long term, homeowners should not look to life hacks but rather fundamental approaches that deliver lasting change. Schedule a Home Energy Assessment The experts at in Burbank recommend home energy audits to any customers who haven’t scheduled one recently. How can you make real change without knowing what the underlying issues are? An audit encompasses your entire home inside and out and identifies your inefficiencies. You can then target those inefficiencies based on how much they are costing you and what you will save. Invest in a Programmable Thermostat If you donΓÇÖt own one yet, purchase a programmable thermostat, and learn how to use it. You’ll be glad you did. The EPA estimates that the average homeowner can save almost $200 annually, and that covers the cost of the thermostat in the first year alone. Change Your Filters Regularly Among the most common mistakes homeowners make is not replacing their HVAC filters often enough. The...

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Reasons Why Your AC Won’t Turn Off

April 17, 2019

Ideally, your air conditioner will only run when there is a need to reduce the air temperature and moisture content in a given space. However, there are times where it may continue to operate even when a room is already cool and dry. What are some steps to take when your air conditioning unit won’t turn off? Check for Excess Dirt or Debris When the air condenser coil is dirty or clogged, it can be forced to work harder to keep the room at your preferred temperature. Therefore, it may not be able to shut itself off for tangible periods of time or at all. At in Burbank, we can perform air conditioner maintenance such as cleaning or replacing a dirty or worn-out coil. We can also install or replace a unit that’s old or inefficient. Check the Temperature Setting The air conditioner will not stop running until it has cooled the air to your preferred temperature. If that setting is too low, then the air conditioner may not be able to stop running in order to keep the room at your target temperature. It’s worth noting that your unit may have to work harder on especially hot and humid...

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When Should Air Conditioner Maintenance Take Place?

April 7, 2019

Ideally, your air conditioner will be serviced once or twice per year. There are many benefits to doing this, such as catching minor problems before they become expensive repairs. However, the question for many is, when exactly should you make your next maintenance appointment? Call Before the Temperatures Start to Warm Up Generally speaking, you will use your air conditioning unit most often during the late spring, summer, and early fall months. Therefore, it is a good idea to call for a tune-up sometime in March or April just before the weather starts to get warm on a regular basis. At , we service the Burbank, Beverly Hills, and Thousand Oaks. Our crew can install, replace, and maintain a wide variety of air conditioner makes and models. Have Your Air Conditioner Serviced in the Fall It is a good idea to schedule another maintenance appointment in the fall before you stop using your air conditioner for the year. This allows a professional to determine if there are any issues that could prevent it from starting up properly in the spring. It may also make it easier to properly winterize the unit to protect it against falling leaves or animals looking...

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Save Money With a Utility Rebate Appraisal

March 26, 2019

When it comes to installing a heating and/or cooling system or replacing an existing system, homeowners can benefit from lower energy costs, manufacturer incentives, and rebates. Taking advantage of an energy rebate can be the trickiest part of saving, but the utility rebate appraisals offered by are designed to ease and streamline that process. What’s a Utility Rebate? Energy rebates, which are also known as energy credits or incentives, are a way that private and public entities support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and so forth. Rebates have certain criteria, and if you meet that criteria when installing your HVAC equipment, then you receive the rebate, which helps to offset your initial investment. What’s a Utility Rebate Appraisal? Determining if you qualify for a rebate and whether or not a rebate makes sense for a particular home can be tricky. So, offers appraisals. This allows our company to help homeowners learn this information and make these decisions very early on in the process. Which Rebates are Available? It depends, which is why this process can be challenging to homeowners. Your local jurisdiction and utility company may matter as well as the types of technologies you’re considering. It’s also important to note...

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4 Impressive Benefits of Air Filtration

March 16, 2019

Maintaining the comfort of your home doesn’t just mean keeping the temperature at the right level. Anyone who enters or lives in your home, including your pets, can be affected by issues with indoor air quality. In fact, the EPA contends that indoor air is two to three times more polluted than outdoor air. So, if you have yet to explore your options with indoor air improvements, here are four impressive benefits of air filtration to consider. 1. Healthier and Cleaner Air An air filtration system can result in healthier and cleaner indoor environments for homeowners in Burbank, Thousand Oaks, and Beverly Hills. Air cleaners and purifiers with germicidal capabilities, in particular, can remove many of the pathogens that contribute to the common cold, certain forms of the flu, and various respiratory ailments. 2. Better Seasonal Allergy Control If you or someone in your household is affected by seasonal allergies, you may not be any better indoors than you are outdoors if you’re not breathing properly filtered air. An air cleaner or purifier can minimize or eliminate many common allergens or allergy triggers. 3. Fewer Lingering Odors From strong cooking odors to pet smells and anything that can fall in...

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How to Keep the Air Clean in Your Home

March 6, 2019

Indoor air pollution can be caused by a number of factors, including the presence of animals or old carpeting. Old ductwork or improperly maintained HVAC equipment could also play a role in creating indoor air pollution. Let’s take a look at how you can minimize or eliminate potential danger to your health. Get an Indoor Air Quality Assessment To determine what may be causing issues with your home’s air quality, it can be a good idea to have an indoor air quality assessment performed. The professionals from in Burbank can determine what types of particles are in the air and why they are there. Afterward, they can make recommendations as to how to get rid of the pollutants. This could be done by installing a humidifier or dehumidifier. We can also repair any HVAC components that could be creating conditions ripe for mold or other types of mildew to form and thrive. Take Steps to Minimize Pet Hair and Dander Pet hair and dander can easily make their way to multiple rooms in a home. Therefore, it is a good idea to regularly brush your animals to keep shedding to a minimum. It is also a good idea to sweep...

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Warning Signs That You Need HVAC Repair

February 28, 2019

HVAC systems keep the interior temperatures of our homes in Burbank comfortable. Sadly, they’re not immune to breakdowns. Things like improper installation, irregular maintenance, and plain old wear and tear can cause your HVAC system to fail. Warning signs that your system needs repair include: Unusual odors Higher than usual utility bills Water leaks Noisy operation Unusual Odors If your HVAC unit is emitting a strange smell, then something is wrong with it. Unusual odors coming from HVAC units include musty smells, chemical odors, or the scent of something burning. If you’re smelling something off, then your system may need a basic repair, or it may be time to replace it entirely. High Utility Bills High utility bills are one of the first signs that your HVAC system needs a repair. If you haven’t made any changes to your daily routine but you’ve noticed an increase in your energy bills, then your home’s HVAC system could be to blame. Older systems use more energy to operate even if they’ve been maintained consistently. Often, this is something that can be repaired. Water Leaks HVAC systems are made up of different coils and pipes. If blockages occur in them, they may begin...

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Controlling Static Electricity in Your Home

February 18, 2019

During cold weather, you may notice your hair standing on end or a shock coming from everyone you touch. This is because the dry, cold air of winter is the perfect environment for static electricity to form. It can be hard to eradicate static electricity entirely, but there are ways to eliminate the conditions that are most likely to create it. Humidifiers vs. Dehumidifiers Humidifiers add moisture to the air while dehumidifiers pull moisture out of it. If you live somewhere with very humid summers, you may find using a dehumidifier helpful in preventing mold, but it’s not recommended for use in an arid climate. The addition of a humidifier is a smart choice if you live somewhere with cold, dry winters or hot, dry summers. In addition to minimizing static in the air, a humidifier can help alleviate dry throat and nasal cavities, chapped lips, dry and itching skin, and even warping and cracking in wood furniture. Other Ways to Minimize Static Electricity in the Home While using a humidifier is the most effective way to reduce the amount of static generated in your home, there are other ways to make your residence more comfortable. If possible, go barefoot...

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HVAC Systems: An Introduction

February 9, 2019

Although the majority of the developed world makes use of HVAC systems, the deeper workings of these machines are broadly unknown to the public. HVAC is short for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and almost every home makes use of one of the related systems. Heating and Air Conditioning Most heating systems are derived from the usage of a furnace. These days, they most often use combustion gases that feed into a heat exchanger. Meanwhile, the air that flows through your home naturally is directed over this heat exchanger before feeding into a system of ducts that distributes the warmed heat. This is known as “central heating” and supplies heat to millions of homes around the world. Central air conditioning uses the same systems to save space in your walls. The heat exchanger will instead cool before the same flow of air is dispersed through the home’s duct system. Some air conditioning systems use supercooled gases to ensure that the air is briskly cold before it flows through your vents. Problems with this part of your home’s utilities may result in a temperature that doesn’t stabilize or follow the direction of your thermostat. Working on these parts of your home...

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What’s the Difference Between HVAC and AC?

January 26, 2019

For many people, the terms HVAC and AC may seem as though they are interchangeable. Up to a point, they are, so those people aren’t entirely wrong. You just have to remember that one category is a subset of the other. Let’s take a look at what these acronyms actually mean. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. This makes it an all-encompassing term for the different types of equipment intended to keep your home’s temperature at a comfortable level and the air in healthy circulation. It pertains to the system as a whole. AC, on the other hand, refers only to the air conditioning component of this system. Alternatively, an air conditioning unit may stand alone. A Broad Assortment of Air Conditioning Equipment There are many types of air conditioning systems available. The most common, especially in larger homes, is central air. This kind of built-in system will cool an entire house. The design requires planning since it is dependent on the size of the space. Ductless, mini-split systems are often used when a building or part of it is retrofitted. Much like central air systems, these have a compressor outdoors and handling units inside. Since you can...

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