Schedule Your Annual HVAC Service Check Before You Crank Up Your A/C

annual service check, Sacramento, CaliforniaAn annual service check should be the first item on your spring to-do list. Your air conditioner sat idle during the winter season, and before you crank it up for the summer, you’ll benefit significantly from having it serviced. Read More »

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Zoning System Helps Eliminate Fights Over The Thermostat

zoning systems, Sacramento, CaliforniaOnly the nightly tussle over the remote control for the TV can compete with this one: someone upstairs is too warm and wants to turn the thermostat down, while someone on a lower level is grabbing a blanket on his way to turn the thermostat up. Read More »

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Poor Indoor Air Quality And Its Possible Sources

poor indoor air quality, Sacramento, CaliforniaProlonged exposure to low-quality indoor air can be a contributing factor to many different maladies, illnesses and chronic health conditions. Indoor air pollution has been linked to a long list of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, and it can exacerbate allergy and asthma symptoms. Read More »

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Humidity Is No Match For A Dehumidifier

dehumidifier, Sacramento, CaliforniaLike much of northern California, Sacramento has relatively high humidity levels throughout the year. High humidity levels inside your home can make indoor living unpleasant and can also cause a number of other problems. Read More »

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Low Lifetime Costs Make HVAC Systems Powered By Renewable Energy Sources Ideal

lifetime costs, Sacramento, CaliforniaIf you’re considering upgrading your HVAC system, you should be looking at it as a long-term investment. That means you need to understand the true lifetime costs of the products you are comparing — and how the lifetime costs of equipment that runs on renewable energy compare with the costs of standard equipment. Read More »

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Duct Cleaning Can Be Helpful In These Situations

duct cleaning, Sacramento, CaliforniaPollutants in our home come from many different sources, and it hasn’t been proven that cleaning your ducts will prevent health problems related to poor indoor air quality, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read More »

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Geothermal Heating And Cooling: Does Your Site Fit The Bill?

geothermal heating and cooling, Sacramento, CaliforniaGeothermal heating and cooling is a high efficiency way to keep your home comfortable year-round. Read More »

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5 Tips To Improve Home Energy Efficiency In Every Season

home energy efficiency, Sacramento, CaliforniaHome energy efficiency is achieved one step at a time. Some of those steps — such as upgrading to a high-efficiency heating and cooling system — are big ones. But there are many smaller ways, too, to cut your energy bill throughout the year.  Read More »

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Install The Right Programmable Thermostat For Your Home

programmable thermostatBy installing the right programmable thermostat, you can gain precise control over your heating and air conditioning system — even when you’re not home — to maximize home comfort and minimize energy waste. Read More »

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Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality With A Dehumidifier

dehumidifier, Sacramento, CaliforniaDehumidifying your home can help you maintain healthy indoor air quality and makes more sense when your dehumidifier serves the entire house, not just selected rooms. Read More »

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