It’s no surprise that heat pumps and climate change are all over the news. Especially in our area where air conditioning and some heater are basically required, many programs are trying to push heat pumps as a way to electrify our heating grid and improve the efficiency of homes around the state. From state to […]
Heat Pumps, Tax Credits, and You!
September 12, 2022A Rattling Heat Pump Is Not a Good Sign
January 3, 2022A heat pump is a conglomeration of a lot of different smaller components. We’ve touched on HVAC sounds on this blog numerous times, but we’d like to talk about a specific sound in regards to a specific system. A rattling heat pump is a problem that many homeowners might ignore due to budgeting or the fact that […]
Which Is the Most Energy Efficient Heater?
December 6, 2021When investing in a heating installation in Orinda, CA, energy efficiency is the most important measurement to take into account. After all, we don’t deal with the kinds of cold temperatures that other areas of the country do, which means we want our heating systems to run while costing as little as possible. The more […]
What’s Wrong With Your Blower Motor?
November 8, 2021Don’t think we forgot about all the heat pump and furnace owners in our area. If you’re the owner of a forced-air heating system, then this blog post is specifically designed to help target a problem that we see all the time. We’re going to focus on issues with a blower motor, one of the […]
Is a Clean Air Filter Really That
June 27, 2016There’s no denying that with summer officially here, temperatures are climbing. As they do, you’ll be putting a lot more value in the reliable, efficient operation of your air conditioning system. However, there are many homeowners who skip out on some of the very basic maintenance tasks that are required to make sure their air […]
Is It Time to Replace Your Ducts?
May 16, 2016Without ductwork, the functionality of your HVAC system would be nonexistent. As long as your system is maintained appropriately, you may not have a problem with your ducts for decades. However at some point, whether it is from damage, natural wear and tear, critters in the attic, or even from age you might need to […]
Make These Energy Efficient Home Upgrades to Save Money
April 11, 2016How energy efficient is your home? There are so many methods you can use nowadays to help improve the efficiency of your home, and therefore save money. For example, you could install a high-efficiency HVAC system. These are designed to run as little energy as possible in order to cool your living space. If the […]