Air Conditioning Tip 9: How to Use A/C Efficiently

July 23rd, 2012

Air conditioning is a great comfort in Tustin, but it can also be a big waste and expense when used inefficiently. There are plenty of ways to waste cooled air from your Tustin air conditioner, but fortunately there are also several ways to increase efficiency.

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Air Conditioning Question 1: What is Involved in Installing a Programmable Thermostat?

July 16th, 2012

If you’ve decided to replace your old manual thermostat with a new programmable model, you’ve made a smart choice. At Saddleback we like to keep our customers informed, so here’s what to expect when having your new thermostat installed.

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AC Question: What Causes Evaporator Coils to Freeze?

July 9th, 2012

When warm temperatures arrive it is important that your Orange County cooling system is performing at peak levels. Not only do you want your home to be cool and comfortable, but you want your system to be working efficiently.

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Plumbing Tip : Common Causes of Plumbing Noises

July 2nd, 2012

With something as important as your Irvine plumbing system, you want to be sure that everything is working correctly and effectively. Many people, though, will ignore the signs that something is wrong as long as the water flows when it is supposed to.

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Anaheim Air Conditioning Q/A: What is a Matched HVAC System?

June 25th, 2012

It has been about 200 years since the arrival of interchangeable parts during the Industrial Revolution. Today, we laud being able to take a malfunctioning part from a car, computer or vacuum cleaner, replace it with a newly minted part…

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What Can You Do Yourself if Your Central AC Unit Does Not Work? When Should You Call a Lake Forest AC Professional?

June 18th, 2012

If your Lake Forest air conditioning system suddenly stops working or is not keeping your house as cool as you think it should, the chances are good that you will have to call in a professional to make the necessary repairs and get you back on track.

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Air Conditioning Tips: Causes of AC Short Cycling

June 11th, 2012

A common problem with Orange County air conditioners is short cycling. Short cycling is when an air conditioning unit will have either short run times or short off times. This type of quick movement back and forth between being on and off–or rather starting and stopping rapidly–can be detrimental to the overall life of an AC unit, and is also not energy efficient.

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Plumbing Tip: How to Fix Leaky Tub Faucets in Showers

June 4th, 2012

Do tub faucet leaks sound like a familiar issue in your Orange County home? You turn on your shower, flip the switch to go from tub faucet to shower head and the tub faucet continues to leak. Not only is it rather irritating, but it draws from the water pressure in the shower head. Let’s take a look at why this happens and how to quickly fix it.

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Taxes and Energy Savings for Anaheim Homes

May 28th, 2012

Having energy efficient heating and air conditioning appliances in Anaheim isn’t just good for the environment; it is good for your budget too! Not only do you save money by lowering your energy bills each month but you are also able to get some tax credits. While some of these credits have changed since 2010, there are still plenty of ways that you can save money by improving the energy efficiency of your home. Taxes are confusing, but this is one tax credit that is easy to understand without your accountant.

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