Even if you are not normally “energy conscious” most of the year, the brutal days of summer can highlight your HVAC problems. Use these air conditioning tricks.
Energy Efficiency: Gas Furnace vs. Electric Heater
If you’re exploring heating technologies to help your Bay Area home or business conserve energy and cut costs, here’s a quick run-down on gas vs. electric heat.
How to Save On Heating Costs This Winter
Whether you run a small business or own a home, read these several tips on how to conserve energy and save on costs as you prepare for the winter ahead.
4 Massive Problems Your HVAC System Might Be Causing…
The current refrigerant that your HVAC system uses may have a bad environmental impact. And if you want to cut costs (and who doesn’t, these days?), you need high quality refrigerants.
Windows of the Near, Possibly Very Near, Future: Smart Windows
Basically, engineers have developed nanocrystal-powered technology to change windows’ insulation capabilities.
Air Quality in Your Home: How to Maintain It, How to Make It Better
The air we breathe plays a vital a role in shaping our health, well-being, attitude and capacity to function effectively. When air quality in a home degrades, enormous health problems can arise, including emphysema, asthma, bronchial conditions, etc.
Keep your home warm and safe this winter.
Burrr. It was feeling pretty chilly this morning in Castro Valley, CA. We all want to keep our homes warm, cozy and safe this winter.
Why Do I Need Annual Maintenance On My Furnace?
The #1 reason to have your furnace inspected annually is to verify the heat exchanger is not cracked.
How to Calibrate Central Heat/Air So That All Rooms Are at a Desired Temperature
It’s the holy grail of homeowners – particularly during chilly winter days and sultry summer afternoons: getting all of the rooms in your home (or condo or office) to be the same temperature.
How to Check Your Hot Water Heater
To test your hot water heater — make sure it’s working right and replace components if it’s not (or call an professional to help you) — here is a handy primer.