Does a Whole House Fan Work in Every Season?

Whole house fans are great for ventilating your home, even if it’s not hot outside. Did you know whole house fans aren’t just for summer? They have a host of benefits for using them, whatever the season. What is a whole house fan, and how do it work? A whole house fan is a large […]

Different HVAC Smells and What They Mean

When you turn your air conditioner back on in Spring, you may notice some funny smells coming from the HVAC system. You may think these smells aren’t a big deal, just a nuisance. But they can be indicators of HVAC problems, leading to serious issues if ignored. Wondering what causes the smells? Here are the […]

Why Is My Furnace Not Heating?

Before you call in the professionals, there are some things you can do yourself to figure out why your furnace is not heating or working correctly.

What is the Best Type of Toilet Paper?

We all use the toilet regularly, but there remains a lot of confusion as what is the best type of toilet paper to use. While many people make do with whatever paper product their family has used for generations, this may not be the best choice for everyone. We’ve put together some advice to help […]

Signs It’s Time for an Annual Furnace Tune-Up

Don’t wait until you have a major issue with your furnace. Here are some signs to watch for that it’s time for your annual furnace tune-up.

Keep Nasty Odors out of Your Home Gym

A home gym is a great way to keep fit, but after a while, home gym smells can start to affect the enjoyment of your workout, and the rest of your home in general. The good news is that these smells are preventable. You can take steps to avoid them and remove any odors that […]

Don’t Throw Away Fall Leaves. Put Them to Work in Your Garden

As a result, regular yard maintenance, especially around your condenser, becomes a routine chore. But before you toss the leaves in the trash, try using them for some of these eco-friendly ventures.

Can you Turn on your AC and Heater at the Same Time?

As summer turns to fall in Southern California, the evenings become cooler while the days remain warm. What do you do with your AC and heater system – leave it on AC and shiver, or switch to heating and stay too warm during the day and toasty at night? Of course, you can switch between […]

Why Is My HVAC Not Cooling?

Typically split-system air conditioners have a lot of moving components, including an indoor air unit, outdoor unit, an air filter, a thermostat, and more. Any of these can have issues that contribute to your HVAC not cooling.

Why the Air Conditioner May Give You a Sore Throat

Heating and air conditioning has become so ubiquitous that we oftentimes do not give a second thought to their importance and effect on comfort and lifestyle—until we experience discomfort of any kind. Did you know that there are three main reason why an air conditioner can give you a sore throat?