Posts from February, 2012

How to Calculate Duct Size for an AC System in a Los Alamitos Home

February 22nd, 2012

Duct sizing in Los Alamitos is a complex process using one of three methodologies. The goal of duct sizing is to provide the perfect space through which heated and cooled air can travel around your home. Ducts should provide ample air flow to keep you comfortable without overworking your HVAC system or costing you an arm and a leg on your energy bill.

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The Room by Room Benefits of Ductless Splits AC

February 17th, 2012

Ductless splits air conditioners are designed to eliminate the need for ductwork in a San Juan Capistrano home where space is at a premium. Usually homeowners with older homes – those built before the 1970s – have very little space to work with when it comes to installing the ductwork a traditional central air conditioning system requires.

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Your Orange County Plumbing Experts

February 14th, 2012

Everyone at Saddleback Plumbing wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day!

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DIY Plumbing Tip 1: How to Install a Toilet

February 13th, 2012

A toilet is a relatively basic piece of bathroom plumbing equipment for a Corona Del Mar resident to install, but that does not mean that installing it is easy. This is certainly a plumbing maintenance that many people can do on their own, but you should be prepared to devoting the majority of your day to the project.

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Types of Humidifiers for Orange County Homes

February 10th, 2012

Even when you know you need a humidifier for your Orange County home, it’s hard to pick out just the right model. Humidifiers aren’t terribly complicated pieces of equipment, but they do have subtle differences that make one type more appropriate for your home than another.

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What Dana Point Residents Can Do When a Heat Pump Isn’t Operating Properly

February 8th, 2012

A heat pump in Dana Point is designed to provide steady, reliable heat in your home throughout the year. So, what do you do when your heat pump suddenly stops producing enough heat?

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Quick Tips to Save Money on Air Conditioning

February 6th, 2012

In Orange County you’ve probably heard once or twice that the cost of running your air conditioner is more than that of any other single electrical device in your house. That means you’re spending hundreds and possibly even thousands of dollars each and every year to stay cool.

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When Should You Check Your AC Filters non a Regular Basis

February 3rd, 2012

In Orange County the filters on your air conditioning unit are vital for keeping out the dust and debris that make things like illness, allergies and air quality worse. And it’s important that you take personal responsibility for checking those filters.

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What to do Before Turning on AC for First Time in Orange County

February 1st, 2012

The weather is starting to heat up in Orange County and you are eager to flip the switch on your air conditioning system for the first time. It’s been sitting there, waiting to be used, but now you wonder if there are any tasks that should be completed before its first use.

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