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7 Savvy Holiday HVAC Tips

The holidays are a time during which many homes will see more traffic than during the rest of the year. Believe it or not, the increased number of visitors to …

HVAC and Holiday Safety in the Home

Christmas is just around the corner, which means there are some things you need to do regarding your HVAC system and your home to stay safe through the entire season. …

5 Useful DIY Furnace Maintenance Tips

When taken care of and properly maintained, a new furnace should last for between 15-20 years. However, when units are neglected, their life spans are usually cut considerably short. Once …

Components of Your Furnace You Must Know

There are a lot of people who don’t know anything about the main components of their central heating units, and that’s okay! That’s why we’re here: to take care of …

Your Fall HVAC Checklist for Contra Costa Landlords

Are the furnaces in your rental units ready for cooler weather? Autumn brings with it some welcomed cooler weather to California, which means that it’s once again time to start …

Using Gas vs. Electricity for Your Home

Historically, appliances in the home have relied on natural gas as their main energy source. However, as the costs of natural gas continue to rise, residents of California are seeking …

Top Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner is Dripping

There are more than 100 million homes in the United States that have air conditioning systems, and sometimes, these systems can leak water inside the house and outdoors. It’s not …

MERV and HEPA Filters: What’s the Difference?

If you’re a homeowner or small business owner, you’ve likely heard the acronyms “HEPA” and “MERV” before in discussions about furnaces and HVAC systems. Don’t let the two acronyms cause …

15 Fun Facts About Air Conditioning You Never Knew

When you think of an air conditioner, or heating and cooling in general, “fun” probably isn’t the first word that comes to your mind! And that’s ok, we get it; …

Top 5 Ways to Tell that It’s Time to Replace Your Home’s Windows

Windows are one of those things that many people just don’t think too much about on a day-to-day basis. They might get cleaned or decorated every so often but other …

Is It a Good Time to Purchase a Tankless Water Heater?

You may be at a point in your homeownership when you are questioning whether a tankless or traditional water heater would be the better investment for your home. There are …

Top 5 Tips to Beat the Heat Indoors (And Save on Your Cooling Bill)

It won’t be long now before summer heat waves really hit California and with that heat will come air conditioning units working overtime. Undoubtedly, it will also mean that many …