There is nothing worse than having to contact a Bay Area furnace repair company in the middle of winter, but it does come up. As always, it’s best to know the signs that you are in need of heating repair in the Bay Area so you can contact a professional before your furnace completely breaks down.
Many people are under the assumption that it’s cheaper to install an air conditioner in the winter. While there are deals to be had, there are also many other considerations that can increase the price of installation. Certainly, it can be better to install an air conditioner in the winter than in the summer, when demand is higher. If you need HVAC repair in the Bay Area, contact a professional. Continue reading
Opening your gas bill in the winter can be an eye-opener. If your gas bill seems to keep going up without a rate increase, it could be that your heater is working harder than it needs to. You may need heating repair in the Bay Area or you may need to invest in a new, more-efficient HVAC system. Here are some things to check on your furnace to make sure your heater is getting the most efficiency. Continue reading
Bay Area Furnace Installation – Ductless Mini-Split or Central Air?
If you’re in the market for a new heating system, you generally have the choice between a central heating system and a ductless mini-split heater. While just about any company offering furnace installation in the Bay Area should be able to install either of these systems, it’s best to know the pros and cons of each one so you can decide which is best for your home. Continue reading
The family’s home for the holidays. You’ve got a nice meal ready to serve. It’s the most inopportune time for the heater to quit. Want to avoid a heater malfunction and emergency HVAC repair over the Christmas break? A professional inspection now can keep your HVAC system operating at peak performance and catch any problems that could cause a major problem down the road. Continue reading
Your HVAC system is crucial to your home’s comfort. So it does require maintenance and occasional upgrades to keep working efficiently. If you have an older system that’s seen some better days, here are some upgrades to your HVAC system to consider.
Top reasons to add upgrades to your HVAC system are to improve efficiency or add functionality. Not surprisingly, the top additions are filtration and humidifier systems. Continue reading
Whether you’re building a new home in the Bay Area or you’ve been in the same home for years, you may find it a chore to shop for HVAC systems. Buying a new furnace or air conditioner is more complex than a few decades ago. As a local HVAC dealer, we can help you find a system that will be the right size, efficiency and cost for your home. But you should know the basics before you set out to shop for a new heating and air conditioning system for your home.
When starting to shop for a new heating and cooling system, use these three key aspects of HVAC systems to guide your research. Continue reading
Winter in the Bay Area may be milder than in other parts of the country, but you still need a functioning heating system to keep your home comfortable when the temperature starts to drop. As with anything else in your home, you should understand HVAC basics as you turn up the heat this winter. You don’t need to know everything about home furnace maintenance, but you should at least understand the basics to get the most out of your system for the lowest cost.
There are a few different types of heating systems you can have for your home, but we will focus on two: Continue reading
Winters in the Bay Area tend to be mild, but you will still probably run your furnace constantly. That can get expensive, especially if you have an older furnace or have neglected to schedule a winter furnace inspection for a few years. Fortunately, you can lower your heating bills a bit if you know the best winter thermostat settings for Bay Area homes.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the most efficient winter thermostat setting for homes in Oakland or the East Bay is 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re home and awake. When you’re asleep or there’s nobody home, you can lower your thermostat by 10 degrees or more. Continue reading
Heating and cooling systems are essential to anyone living in the Bay Area, but they don’t last forever. There will come a time when your old HVAC system starts to struggle. At that point you need to assess whether you need a new air conditioner or a furnace replacement. So let’s review the signs that will help you decide when that time has come.
