The Effect of Dust Mites on Indoor Air Quality: A Guide From Northwood

August 24th, 2011

There are three types of indoor air pollutants that affect your Northwood home – particles, bioaerosols and gases. Dust mites are a special case because they are nearly invisible to the eye, but represent a substantial bioaerosol that can make it harder to breathe and result in a number of sometimes debilitating symptoms.

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Different Types of Refrigerants Used in HVAC: Some Pointers From Los Alamitos

August 22nd, 2011

We have all heard the phrases in Los Alamitos like “save the planet” or “save the ozone layer.” Up until the 1960s there wasn’t a lot of attention paid to the disintegrating protective ozone layer around the Earth’s surface. Since then, ozone-depleting CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) have been seen as the ozone-depleting culprit and new laws regulating the use of CFCs have had a direct impact on heating and cooling (HVAC) systems.

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Why Select a Two Stage AC vs. Single Stage Air Conditioner

August 19th, 2011

When you are in the market for a new air conditioner in Dove Canyon, one of the decisions you will have to make is whether you want a two stage system or one that only functions in a single stage. Single stage air conditioners come on at full capacity when the temperature in your home rises above the preset level on the thermostat.

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Warning Signs: When to Call for an Air Conditioning Service in Fountain Valley

August 17th, 2011

The last thing you want is to be without an air conditioner during the hottest days of the year, especially in Fountain Valley. Ideally you would never have to call for service to repair your air conditioning system, but just like anything else, your air conditioner will break down once in a while.

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What Types of Air Conditioning Systems Are There? A Question From Trabuco Canyon

August 15th, 2011

Picking out the right air conditioning system for your Trabuco Canyon home can actually involve a lot of steps. There are many factors to consider and you will need to understand how each type of air conditioning system functions to know what will be best in your house. Of course, before you can compare them, you need to know what the different types of air conditioning systems actually are.

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Question From Coto de Caza: Why is Ice in Central Air Conditioning a Problem?

August 12th, 2011

If your Coto de Caza air conditioner does not seem to be working as well as it should, your natural first reaction is to go out and take a look at the compressor to see if there is anything you can do quickly to correct the problem. Of course, you cannot assess the situation unless you know what you are looking for.

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When to Replace Your Air Conditioning System

August 10th, 2011

One of the last things you probably want to think about is replacing your current air conditioning system, especially during a hot Placentia summer. However, the time will come when you can no longer ignore the fact that your air conditioning system is not getting the job done like it used to. First of all, if you have to call for repairs, even minor ones, on a regular basis, chances are that you would be better off replacing rather than continuing to patch up the air conditioning system you already have. This is true for several reasons including the fact that a system that requires repairs so often is probably not going to last you much longer anyway.

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Tips From Saddleback Plumbing About Upgrading Your Central Air Conditioner

August 8th, 2011

When the time comes to upgrade your central air conditioner, whether you live in Buena Park or anywhere else, you will have a lot of things to take into account. If you already have a central air conditioner in place, chances are that you also have ductwork throughout your house. In that case, you will probably be better off with a packaged air conditioner as opposed to a split system.

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How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste?

August 5th, 2011

A leaky faucet is obnoxious for more than one reason. It is incessant, it represents a problem that will probably only grow worse, and it can cost you money on your water bill. Beyond all of that, it wastes a lot of water, putting undue stress on the environment. But, how much water does a leaky faucet actually waste? It may not seem like much, but when added up over a period of time, that leaky faucet’s impact can be fairly substantial.

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