Tag Archives: cooling system

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

An 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

Posted in Air Conditioning, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are Heating And Cooling Needs Measured By Degree Days? Find Out How To Assess Efficiency

Every Sacramento homeowner knows that heating and cooling your home can be costly. While you may never before have heard of “degree days,” this is a subject that can help

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Learn To Ask Good Questions When Hiring A Heating And Cooling Contractor

When it is hot outside and your cooling system needs repair — or it’s freezing and your heating is on the fritz — you may be inclined to hire the quickest

Posted in Air Conditioning, Heating, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Variable Speed Options: Have You Considered How Your Air Handler Impacts Efficiency?

Your air handler is a part of your heating and cooling system that can seriously affect energy efficiency. Sacramento is blessed with periods of mild weather, when you may want

Posted in Air Conditioning, Energy Savings, Heating | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Did You Know Californians Can Get Better Performance From Your Cooling System With Ceiling Fans?

One of the great things about living in Sacramento is the warm weather. Of course, when it gets a little too warm it’s nice to be able to relax in

Posted in Air Conditioning, Fans | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Never Considered What To Do When Your Cooling System Died? Follow These Steps

If your old cooling system is on its last legs and fading fast, now is the time to consider replacing it with a newer more energy-efficient system. If it’s been

Posted in Air Conditioning, Service & Maintenance | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How A Zoning System Can Keep Everyone Happy When Some Like It Hot And Others Like It Cool

Home construction design doesn’t always make comfort the foremost priority. Add family preferences into the mix and you’ve got the perfect storm.

Posted in Air Conditioning | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Annual Service Check: Why Twice A Year Is Better

Getting an annual service check is important. You know that. What you might not know, however, is that having preventive maintenance twice a year is even better. Let’s use a

Posted in Air Conditioning, Heating, Preventative Maintenance | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Three Good Reasons To Consider A Ductless Mini-Split System

Installing a new heating and cooling system is a considerable expense. When your home’s existing ductwork doesn’t extend to a space, like if you’re finishing a room over the garage

Posted in Air Conditioning | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Regular Air Filter Changes Keep Your Systems Running Smoothly

Each forced-air HVAC system is designed with an air filter in the return duct to trap airborne dust. Without a filter, the dust settles on the air conditioning evaporator coil,

Posted in Air Conditioning, Air Filters | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment