Tag Archives: heating and cooling

Zoning Systems Provide an Easy, Efficient Way to Control Your HVAC System

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 9, 2013

If your cooling and heating costs seem to be spiraling out of control or if there are certain areas of your home that are harder to cool or heat than

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling: Is Closed Loop or Open Loop Right for You?

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: May 7, 2013

If you’ve decided to go with geothermal heating and cooling, you’re well aware that you’re getting one of the most efficient and durable systems on the market today. You’re probably

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NATE Certification: The Logo to Look For When You’re Searching for a Professional

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 24, 2013

Hiring an HVAC contractor doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Founded in 1997, the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) program has provided consumers with a fast, easy and reliable

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When Your Heat Pump Freezes, Know What to Do

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: April 2, 2013

Homeowners don’t often think of their HVAC equipment until a problem arises. If your heat pump freezes, you can be left in the lurch without the comfort you’re used to.

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Solar Power: Put a Plan in Place to Retrofit Your Sacramento Home

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 28, 2013

Sacramento homeowners are ideally positioned to take advantage of the free, renewable energy that solar power offers. Our region’s access to radiation from the sun makes it ideal for employing

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Want to Lower Home Energy Costs? Look to Your Gas Bill

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: March 21, 2013

Are you looking for ways to lower home energy costs? Who isn’t? Did you know that some of the information you need to lower your gas bill is located right

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Duct System Layout That Maximizes Heating And Cooling Efficiency

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 19, 2013

Your duct system layout can mean the difference between comfortable indoor temperatures along with modest utility payments, and air-pressure problems, moisture accumulation and varying micro-climates from room to room.

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Why Programmable Thermostat Settings Matter in Your Sacramento Home

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: February 13, 2013

If you don’t already have a programmable thermostat, now’s as good a time as any to get one.

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Sealing Home Ductwork? OK, So What Products Are You Using?

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 30, 2013

You’re planning on sealing home ductwork? You might assume that the product to use is duct tape. Ironically, standard duct tape is the last thing you should use for this

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Home Duct Cleaning: A Job Too Important For Just Any HVAC Contractor

By Greg Schillianskey | Published: January 18, 2013

Home duct cleaning isn’t the most scintillating topic for a conversation, but it’s likely that a friend or two may have mentioned having it done. Maybe you’ve wondered whether you

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