Choosing an Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant for Your Air Conditioner

September 9th, 2011

For years in La Habra, we heard about how bad air conditioners were for the environment. Specifically, the liquid used in them to remove heat from air in your home tended to eat holes in the Ozone layer. Today however, air conditioners have been upgraded to work with newer, better chemicals.

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Save Money in the Long Haul with AC Maintenance in Yorba Linda

September 7th, 2011

Every year, it’s recommended that you have an HVAC contractor visit your Yorba Linda home and tune up your air conditioner. This visit will ensure the system is ready for the intense, regular use it will receive during the hottest months of the year. How much money can this visit save you, though? Let’s take a closer look.

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Alternatives to Air Conditioning in Your Fountain Valley Home

September 5th, 2011

Let’s face it – we rely pretty heavily on air conditioning to keep us comfortable during the warmest months of the summer in Fountain Valley. So, what do you do when the mercury dings 90+ and your air conditioner is either broken or you are in a place without AC? Luckily, there are alternatives.

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Common Problem Areas for HVAC Systems in Westminster

September 2nd, 2011

No one wants to have to call a contractor in to inspect the HVAC system in their Westminster home. Problems in heating or air conditioning tend to be costly and time consuming to fix. But, the longer you wait, the bigger the problem is likely to get.

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Federal Energy Efficiency Rebates Explained

August 31st, 2011

You’ve probably seen the advertisements and heard the sales pitches all over Santa Ana. Upgrade your furnace, air conditioner, water heater, or insulation and receive a federal rebate on your taxes for a percentage of the installation cost. The government is seriously invested in improving the energy efficiency of the country.

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Different Types of Room Air Conditioners in Turtle Rock

August 29th, 2011

If you are like most people in Turtle Rock, you probably picture the air conditioner hanging out of the window when you think of room air conditioners. However, while these are by far the most popular type of room air conditioners, they are not the only option.

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Pollen’s Effects on Indoor Air Quality

August 26th, 2011

Unsure what’s got you feeling down? It might be indoor air that’s been compromised by high pollen levels in your Villa Park home. But, how do you know when pollen is the culprit as opposed to something like pet dander or simple dust? Luckily, there is a clear difference in the symptoms you might suffer from as a result of being exposed to pollen as opposed to another allergen.

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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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